Not long ago the question arose in the debate between Brothers Stephen and Jason about whether those of the elect who do get to hear the gospel will receive or reject it. I responded with my own thoughts on the matter, stating that I did not feel it to be the prevailing opinion among the Primitive Baptists that the elect will definitely receive it if they hear it.
I just recently found this explicit statement contained within a 2008 circular letter to support my opinion.
"We reject the teaching that all regenerate persons will respond favorably to preaching regarding Christ when they hear it."
http://www.pbpage.org/Salem2008.php
Telling, isn't it, especially considering the scriptures have this to say:
"And you, that were sometime alienated and enemies in [your] mind by wicked works, yet now hath he reconciled In the body of his flesh through death, to present you holy and unblameable and unreproveable in his sight: If ye continue in the faith grounded and settled, and [be] not moved away from the hope of the gospel..." (Col 1:21-23)
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