God’s Purpose in the Gospel

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16 If the proclamation of the gospel is to go forth to all men, is it God's desire that all men should be saved? And if not, why does God send His word to them? This question concerns the purpose of God; and it is important for us to seek to understand it. We find it dealt with somewhat negatively in the well-known text, Ezekiel 33:11: "Say unto...