There is no room for controversy on that ground. But then, in the same
sentence it is declared that "many shall be made righteous." If the word
"many" in the first instance, means the whole race, has it not the same
significance in the second instance? Surely words could not be plainer,
or more emphatic.

To be sure, we may not see how such a promise is going to be fullfilled.
In earlier times it seemed impossible; nay, a contradiction of what was
passing before men's eyes every day. Many that were made sinners were
certainly not made righteous. But men saw only the first part of God's
administration. They had no idea that another part had to come, in which
the promise would be fulfilled. So the promise was minimized, and shorn
of its glorious meaning. Surely, the promise will be fulfilled. God is
not restricted to this short epoch of time.

Then in regard to the quality or value of the Atonement, we have a
wonderful testimony in these words: "Where sin abounded, grace did much
more abound." That is, grace was much more than sufficient to put away
the sin, universal as it was. So I reverently think the Atonement could
be applied effectually to other worlds, if they need it. But passing by
that point, for it is a mystery, I would emphasize the fact that the
Atonement was greater than the sin. And think you, will it fail of
its effect?

I wish that thoughtful theologians in the Methodist Church would duly
consider this. Their theory is, that the Atonement is universal; but
they deny universal salvation. Is not that the same as to say that in
the case of some, Christ died in vain? But is that possible? If God
really desires the salvation of all men, as we know He does; and if He
has made provision for the salvation of all men, as He certainly has;