Is the degree of willingness to surrender also predetermined? I will be inclined to believe it when I read the 8th chapter of the Book of Romans, but I will leave it as an open page. Men hear it and they resist it. It’s like a story I’ve once been told: A man goes into the great museums of Europe (this took place supposedly in Italy) and this fantastic work of the great masters…and he was one of a crowd, a tourist, and he said, “I don’t think very much of these.” The custodian said to him, “Sir, these pictures are not on trial, you are.” So they hear the story of the gospel and they will say, “I don’t believe that. I think he’s a nut” and they pass their opinion. Well, I would say to those who hear what I am telling you, this story is not on trial, you are. And your reaction to what I’m saying will determine your measure of surrender. Good night.489 ¶67