That latter explanation reminds me of the quote Spurgeon gave when inquired about knowing who the elect are, he replied that if everyone would pull up their shirttail so he can see an E for elect he would give the gospel to them,... we not knowing who they are so we must proclaim it to all,... again with that answer my brother, grace and peace to you.


"A man may be theologically knowing and spiritually ignorant." STEPHEN CHARNOCK