Biblical Orthodoxy

“Instead of merely opening a door of salvation for the whole of Adam’s posterity to enter if they feel disposed to, the atoning work of Christ has effectually secured the actual salvation of all the people of God, for by the wisdom of the Divine counsels and the power of the Spirit, they are brought to gladly concur with God’s will, and put their trust in the blood of the Lamb.  Nevertheless, God still enforces the righteous requirements of His government and treats with men according to their responsibility, sending forth His ambassadors to charge them with their wickedness, bidding them to be reconciled to God, and assuring them of His gracious acceptance upon their ceasing to fight against Him.  Before the sinner can enjoy the benefits of Christ’s death, he must consent to return to the duty of the Law and live in obedience to God, for He will not pardon him while he continues to live in rebellion against Him.  The Gospel calls upon men to repent of their sins, forsake their idols, and enter into solemn covenant with God, yielding themselves up unreservedly to Him, to henceforth live unto His glory.”  Arthur W. Pink “The Doctrine of Reconcilliation”