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The phrase " wholly deprived ” might be objected to , lest any should infer , that the cause of it was an arbitrary act of God , as contradistinguished from a voluntary act of man . It is natural to suppose a predilection in favour of ...
The phrase " wholly deprived ” might be objected to , lest any should infer , that the cause of it was an arbitrary act of God , as contradistinguished from a voluntary act of man . It is natural to suppose a predilection in favour of ...
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... in the matter of salvation than for others ; and , thirdly , that to suppose God is bound in justice to exercise mercy , is a contradiction in terms : for what is mercy , what can it be , but a favour beyond the claims of justice ?
... in the matter of salvation than for others ; and , thirdly , that to suppose God is bound in justice to exercise mercy , is a contradiction in terms : for what is mercy , what can it be , but a favour beyond the claims of justice ?
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Fact proves , that exhibited favours , as gospel truth , Christ , and salvation , are actually resisted ; and therefore grace in this acceptation ( which is common in scripture ) is not irresistible .
Fact proves , that exhibited favours , as gospel truth , Christ , and salvation , are actually resisted ; and therefore grace in this acceptation ( which is common in scripture ) is not irresistible .
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When Calvinists plead for the irresistibility of grace , they take two things into account : First , the nature of that grace which they intend ;not the common favour contained in the annunciation of gospel blessings , or in the ...
When Calvinists plead for the irresistibility of grace , they take two things into account : First , the nature of that grace which they intend ;not the common favour contained in the annunciation of gospel blessings , or in the ...
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To plead that common favour — the grace of God that bringeth salvation , the proclamation of mercy which is destined for all men - is resistible , or to set the will of God - his efficacious purpose respecting the vital holy principle ...
To plead that common favour — the grace of God that bringeth salvation , the proclamation of mercy which is destined for all men - is resistible , or to set the will of God - his efficacious purpose respecting the vital holy principle ...
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| Title | A Defence of Modern Calvinism: Containing an Examination of the Bishop of Lincoln's Work, Entitled a Refutation of Calvinism |
| Author | Edward Williams |
| Publisher | J. Black, 1812 |
| Original from | The British Library |
| Digitized | 28 Apr 2015 |
| Length | 544 pages |
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