Excerpt from Six Discourses<br/><br/>Thejridgment of all antiquity for that freedom of the will we contend for is evinced from thefe confiderations ill. That they place the freedom of the will from nece?ity among the doeirines delivered to the church by the preaching of the apollles, and by ecclefialli'cal tradition, seelion i. Redly From what St. Air/2m lays down in confutation of the Marat/mes, 12. (ill) That no man s blameworthy for doing that evil which he was not able to refifl. Sadly, That no fouls o?'end in no: being fuch as they cannot be. Sadly. That no man is worthy of difpraife or pi'inilhment for not (lorrig that which he cannot do. 4thly. That no man is guilty for not bavmg that which he hath -not received. 5thly. That this is the true definition of fin, that it is the Will to do that from which we have the liberty to abfhin. 6thly. That it is folly to command him who hath not the power to obey. 7rhly. That it is not the duty of him to repent who cannot do good. 8tlilv. That the de trial of thisliheity is contrary to fcripture and dellroys the equity of divine judgments in all which things he hath the general fuffrage of the Greek and Latin fathers, Section 9. The argu. Ments by which the fathers do confute the doctrine of Ongen are as flrong againft this opinion Refiion 3. The replies which Art/1m makes to form of his own arguments are infurficient, Ste.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the theological debate surrounding the doctrines of election and reprobation, examining their scriptural foundations and implications. The author, known for his meticulous analysis of the Bible, challenges prevailing interpretations, particularly those that emphasize absolute divine sovereignty to the detriment of human freedom and responsibility. Through a rigorous examination of biblical texts, the author argues that election and reprobation are not arbitrary decrees but conditional, contingent upon individuals' responses to God's grace. This perspective reorients the focus from divine predetermination to human agency, underscoring the importance of personal choice and the universality of God's salvific intent. The book's erudite yet accessible style invites readers into the heart of a theological controversy that has shaped Christian thought for centuries. By offering a fresh and nuanced perspective, this work enhances our understanding of God's relationship with humanity, emphasizing both divine sovereignty and human responsibility in the pursuit of salvation. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781333344030_0
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