[577]That those who are to be saved are not confined to the ones who go
to heaven Jesus proved when he said: "Other sheep I have, which are not
of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice".
(John 10:16) "This fold" means the church; and after this class is
selected, then all must have an opportunity to come into the fold of
Christ. And this is true because he bought them all with his precious
blood.
[578]God caused the prophet David to write: "All nations whom thou hast
made shall come find worship before thee, O Lord; and shall glorify thy
name". (Psalm 86:9) This is further corroborative proof that all must
have an opportunity.
[579]A highway is a means of travel. For instance, we have built across
the United States what is known as the Lincoln Highway. A highway is
used to illustrate the way that the Lord will provide for the return of
the people to him through the terms of the new covenant. The prophet
Isaiah thus wrote: "A highway shall be there, and a way, and it shall be
called, The way of holiness; the unclean shall not pass over it, but it
shall be for those; the wayfaring men, though fools, shall not err
therein". (Isaiah 35:8) It will be noticed that there is a way to go
over this highway, and it shall be called "The way of holiness". In
other words, those who pass over it will be made holy.
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