The Promise of God is only to the elect, historically the Believers* (1)

* Address delivered before the Young People's Convention, Aug. 14. * Address delivered before the Young People's Convention, Aug. 14. "The Gospel of the Promise" is the theme of this convention. The expression "Gospel of the Promise" is not found in the Scriptures. Nevertheless we may speak of the "Gospel of the Promise" certainly. According to the form of its words, the expression can have two meanings. It can mean: the gospel, namely the promise. If taken in this sense, the thought conveyed...