The Universal Call of the Gospel
John Bonar. Proverbs 8:4 To you, O men, I call; and my voice is to the sons of man. I. THE CALL OF THE TEXT TO SPIRITUAL DUTY IS ADDRESSED TO ALL MEN. II. CALLS AND INVITATIONS SERVE THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT PURPOSES. 1. They show us our duty and obligation. 2. They show the connection betwixt the state to which we are called and the enjoyment of the blessing promised. 3. They point out and hold before us what must be accomplished in us, if ever we be saved. 4. They are intended to shut us up to the faith now revealed. 5. They are designed to show us what we ought to pray for. 6. They are to shut us out of all so-called neutral ground in spiritual things. (John Bonar.) Parallel Verses KJV: Unto you, O men, I call; and my voice is to the sons of man. WEB: "To you men, I call! I send my voice to the sons of mankind.