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A Full Refutation Of The Doctrine Of Unconditional Perseverance: In A Discourse On Hebrews II. 3 - Softcover

Thomas Olivers

 
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A Full Refutation Of The Doctrine Of Unconditional Perseverance: In A Discourse On Hebrews II. 3. Thomas Olivers. This densely argued tract examines Hebrews 2:3 and challenges the notion of unconditional perseverance. Olivers presents the central claim that the apostle writes to converted Hebrews who are in danger of TOTAL and FINAL apostasy, rather than encouraging a secure, unconditional perseverance. The book unfolds a structured argument: first, clarifying what the term 'salvation' means in Hebrews and distinguishing between gospel means and deliverance from evil; second, defining 'neglect' as apostasy rather than mere sloth or disbelief; third, detailing the consequences of apostasy—the loss of salvation and eternal punishment; and fourth, arguing that the possibility of apostasy demands perseverance to the end. He engages with Calvinist and Arminian readings, cites patristic authorities, and defends a robust form of conditional perseverance. The Prefatory Dedication to John Wesley frames the work as a defense of gospel grace against popular errors and urges steadfastness in the Christian life. The work is a sustained, polemical defense of perseverance conditioned on faith and obedience rather than unconditional security.

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