A defence of modern Calvinism: containing an examination of the bp. of Lincoln's work, entitled A refutation of Calvinism |
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... worthy of remark , that while the idea of will is positive , as of an active power , that of freedom is negative , as of mere exemp- tion it is the bare denial of constraint and restraint . To suppose freedom or liberty , as predicated ...
... worthy of remark , that while the idea of will is positive , as of an active power , that of freedom is negative , as of mere exemp- tion it is the bare denial of constraint and restraint . To suppose freedom or liberty , as predicated ...
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... worthy thoughts of God , or with becoming reverence , to say that he can not do it , in reference to any of the human race , however depraved . Yet , if he were under obligation , in justice to his creatures , or if it any way became ...
... worthy thoughts of God , or with becoming reverence , to say that he can not do it , in reference to any of the human race , however depraved . Yet , if he were under obligation , in justice to his creatures , or if it any way became ...
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... worthy object of choice pre- sented to the mind , —and each is equally essen- tial . A worthy object presented where the principle is bad , will never generate a virtuous choice ; and a worthy principle where the object is unworthy , is ...
... worthy object of choice pre- sented to the mind , —and each is equally essen- tial . A worthy object presented where the principle is bad , will never generate a virtuous choice ; and a worthy principle where the object is unworthy , is ...
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... worthy of God to reveal , and adopts the means prescribed for obtaining it — in proportion to the principle pro- duced by divine operation . These are truths which cannot be denied , I conceive , without denying that principles operate ...
... worthy of God to reveal , and adopts the means prescribed for obtaining it — in proportion to the principle pro- duced by divine operation . These are truths which cannot be denied , I conceive , without denying that principles operate ...
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... worthy of consideration , whether to pray for the same kind of operation now , as what followed the apostolic laying on of hands , be not as much chargeable with presumption . and enthusiasm , as to pray for the gift of tongues , or for ...
... worthy of consideration , whether to pray for the same kind of operation now , as what followed the apostolic laying on of hands , be not as much chargeable with presumption . and enthusiasm , as to pray for the gift of tongues , or for ...
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