God's Eternal Purpose by Eliza H. Morton

Pacific Press Publishing Association · Mountain View, California · Aug 3, 1915

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 42, No. 30.

God's Eternal Purpose

By Eliza H. Morton

GOD formed this earth to be inhabited by holy beings. Isa. 45: 18; Eph. 1: 4, 5. There was no death in the plan. Eze. 18: 32. But the eternal purpose has been delayed by sin. Rom. 5: 12. God is not a changeable being (Mal. 3: 6); and what He purposed, will be accomplished.

That which was seemingly thwarted by Satan will be consummated through Christ. Eph. 1: 10. Predestination is taught in God's word, but the holy only are predestinated. "The righteous shall inherit the land, and dwell therein forever." Ps. 37: 29. It is for man to choose life or death. Deut. 30: 19. All may be holy who will; for "whosoever will," may come and partake of "the water of life freely." Rev. 22: 17.

Man's destiny is in his own hands. It is for him to place his life in the hands of the Crucified One. Christ will accomplish for the humble, penitent sinner that which he never could work out for himself — salvation from sin. Christ shall "see of the travail of His soul, and shall be satisfied." He shall "justify many; for He shall bear their iniquities." Isa. 53: 11. He has predestinated the "many," and for them His eternal purpose will be accomplished. By complying with the conditions, we may become a part of the "many." Christ said, "This is the Father's will which hath sent Me, that of all which He hath given Me I should lose nothing, but should raise it up again at the last day." John 6: 39.

God has given to Christ all who choose to accept His salvation. The earth will yet be inhabited by holy beings, even by those who comply with the conditions of the plan.

ELIZA H. MORTON.