Ezekiel 6:8

A remnant. A gleam of hope in the prophecy of gloom, as frequently appears in the prophetic messages. Some would be moved by the hard conditions and acknowledge that they had done wickedly, and in a measure turn to their God. Through this remnant, God would seek to fulfill His promises.

The idea of a remnant is based upon the fact that salvation is an individual matter, that is, it depends upon personal choice. God can save out of a church only those whose experience measures up to the prescribed standard. Thus, out of the large body of Christians in the last days, only a remnant will “keep the commandments of God, and have the testimony of Jesus Christ” (Rev. 12:17). It is not God’s desire that only a few should be saved. He is not willing that any should perish (2 Peter 3:9). But the free will of man must choose salvation and, through the divine help offered, meet the standard.