And you can be sure of this: As the devils themselves are thoroughly orthodox in their doctrine, every human soul now suffering the wrath of God in hell is orthodox in doctrine too. When the departed spirits of lost men and women open their eyes in hell, at that very moment, they open their eyes to all the truth of God. There is not an Arminian, free-willer among all the fallen spirits. And there is not one to be found in hell. "As there are no heretics in heaven, so there are none in hell. It is only on earth that men have the dreadful prerogative of out sinning the very devils themselves" (Augustus Toplady). Arius is not an Arian now. Pelagius is not a Pelagian now! Arminius is not an Arminian now! Wesley is not a Weslian now! Russell is not a Russellite now! Campbell is not a Campbellite now! The Popes now departed are not Papists now! Fallen spirits and lost souls in hell are forced, against their wills, to believe all the truth.

The difference between the faith of devils and the faith of God's elect is just this: GOD'S SAINTS HAVE RECEIVED THE LOVE OF THE TRUTH. We know the truth, but more, we rejoice in it, rely upon it, live by it, experience its power, and love it! We see the truth embodied in a Person, and we love that Person, Jesus Christ, the Son of God. The demons and the damned in hell believe what they hate and wish it was not true. We believe what we desire to be true, and give thanks to know that it is. With us, truth is not theory, abstract theology, or a position. It is life. Truth to us is not a denominational creed, but the knowledge and confession of the Lord Jesus Christ our Savior.