Milton and the Pattern of CalvinismVanderbilt University, 1942 - 432 pages |
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Page 323
... God is immutable and does not act by necessity ; he is therefore forced to take refuge in God's foreknowledge . Then , the liberty of man is indepen- dent of necessity , and God is not the cause of sin . Realiz- ing that he is getting ...
... God is immutable and does not act by necessity ; he is therefore forced to take refuge in God's foreknowledge . Then , the liberty of man is indepen- dent of necessity , and God is not the cause of sin . Realiz- ing that he is getting ...
Page 324
... God's special decree relating to man is that of predesti- nation . Milton denies that reprobation is included in this decree , and makes it to be determined by God's foresight . God predestinated those whom he saw should believe and ...
... God's special decree relating to man is that of predesti- nation . Milton denies that reprobation is included in this decree , and makes it to be determined by God's foresight . God predestinated those whom he saw should believe and ...
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... God is absolute . As to the general elect , they shall hear God's call , receive God's warnings and accept the offered grace which invites them away from further sin . This is possible for these elect because God's prevenient grace will ...
... God is absolute . As to the general elect , they shall hear God's call , receive God's warnings and accept the offered grace which invites them away from further sin . This is possible for these elect because God's prevenient grace will ...
Contents
THE PATTERN OF CALVINISM I | 1 |
MILTON AND THE PATTERN | 33 |
MILTONS CONVERGENCE INTO THE PATTERN | 71 |
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