Does Matthew 22:1-14 Teach a General, Well-Meant Offer of Grace and Salvation on God’s Part?
Hoeksema argues that Matthew 22:1-14 refutes the doctrine of a general, well-meant offer of grace, demonstrating instead that God's call goes to all but His grace is given only to the elect. Through careful exegesis of the parable's conclusion—"many are called, but few are chosen"—he defends the particular nature of God's redemptive purpose against the well-meant offer position.
Herman Hoeksema The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king, which made a marriage for his son, And sent forth his servants to call them that were bidden to the wedding: and they would not come. Again, he sent forth other servants, saying, Tell them which are bidden, Behold, I have prepared my dinner: my oxen and my fatlings are killed, and all things are ready: come unto the marriage. But they made light of it, and went their ways … Then saith he to his servants, The wedding is ready,...