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But these means are not like mechanical instruments , producing an effect on the
human mind irrespective of its own choice ; since it is a plain fact , that means
identically the same , produce effects directly opposite . Properly speaking , the ...
But these means are not like mechanical instruments , producing an effect on the
human mind irrespective of its own choice ; since it is a plain fact , that means
identically the same , produce effects directly opposite . Properly speaking , the ...
Page 473
What is this but saying , that to be ' elected ' to the means of salvation , is not to be
predestinated to certain salvation itself ? We all know that to be elected ' to the
participation of the means of happiness , is not the same thing as to be ' elected ...
What is this but saying , that to be ' elected ' to the means of salvation , is not to be
predestinated to certain salvation itself ? We all know that to be elected ' to the
participation of the means of happiness , is not the same thing as to be ' elected ...
Page 480
The “ Refutation " assumes that something more than physical powers , moral
means , and Freedom , is requisite to constitute Moral Obligation . § 2. This
assumption exemplified in a variety of quoted phrases . $ 3. To suppose that
internal ...
The “ Refutation " assumes that something more than physical powers , moral
means , and Freedom , is requisite to constitute Moral Obligation . § 2. This
assumption exemplified in a variety of quoted phrases . $ 3. To suppose that
internal ...
Page 486
the supposition , that the efficacy of moral means does not essentially depend on
a previous disposition of the heart . Moral means are objective considerations
presented to the mind , in the way of persuasion or dissuasion ; and the effect as
...
the supposition , that the efficacy of moral means does not essentially depend on
a previous disposition of the heart . Moral means are objective considerations
presented to the mind , in the way of persuasion or dissuasion ; and the effect as
...
Page 488
Another prejudice that pervades the “ Refutation ” is , that if the event be certain ,
exhortations and other moral means are supers fluous . One might think that the
whole system of prophecy is a sufficient exposure of this false notion . If prophetic
...
Another prejudice that pervades the “ Refutation ” is , that if the event be certain ,
exhortations and other moral means are supers fluous . One might think that the
whole system of prophecy is a sufficient exposure of this false notion . If prophetic
...
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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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