A Discourse Concerning the Divine Providence (Classic Reprint)

William Sherlock

ISBN 10: 1330525272 / ISBN 13: 9781330525272

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

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Print on Demand. This book explores the concept of divine providence, delving into its complexities and implications. The author begins by establishing the connection between belief in God and belief in a guiding force in the world, arguing that the existence of a supreme being necessitates a governing power. They then delve into the nature of providence, explaining the distinction between preservation and government, where the former refers to upholding existence and the latter to active management. The author emphasizes the importance of separating these concepts to address common objections against divine providence. They argue that preservation, which includes maintaining the natural order and empowering beings to act, cannot be faulted for any negative consequences, as it is inherent in the act of creation. Instead, any critique of providence must focus on its governance, where God actively intervenes in the world. This distinction shapes the author's analysis of difficult topics such as the coexistence of free will and divine providence, and the problem of evil in a world governed by a benevolent deity. Through careful examination, the book aims to reconcile the existence of suffering and injustice with the notion of a just and compassionate God, ultimately highlighting the significance of understanding the nuanced nature of divine providence. 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.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Discourse Concerning the Divine Providence (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1330525272
• ISBN 13: 9781330525272
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Spiritual

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Synopsis

Excerpt from A Discourse Concerning the Divine Providence

MY chief design in this following treatise, is so to explain the nature of Providence, as to reconcile men to the belief of it, and to possess-them with a religious awe and rever ence of the supreme and absolute Lord of the world. For it is very evident, that the mistakes about the nature of Providence are the principal objections against it, which tempt some men to deny a Providence, or so weaken the sense of it in others that they are very little the better for believing it. That a Divine Providence does govern the world, I have -proved largely enough for my present design in the Discourse concerning a Future Judgment, cap. I. 3, which I refer my reader to. But that this work might not seem to want a foundation, I have not wholly omitted the proof of a Providence, but have at least said enough to convince those of a Providence who believe that there is a God.

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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.