Sections 14-20
14. The power of the intellect, secondly, with regard to the arts. Particular gifts in this respect conferred on individuals, and attesting the grace of God.
15. The rise of … Read more→
Reformed Classics
Book 2, Chapter 2, Sections 14-20 – Man Now Deprived of Freedom of Will
Book 2, Chapter 2, Sections 9-13 – Man Now Deprived of Freedom of Will
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9. The language of the ancient writers on the subject of Free Will is, with the exception of that of Augustine, almost unintelligible. Still they set little or no value … Read more→
Book 2, Chapter 2, Sections 5-8 – Man Now Deprived of Freedom of Will
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5. Certain things annexed to Free Will by the ancient theologians, especially the Schoolmen. Many kinds of Free Will according to them.
6. Puzzles of scholastic divines in the explanation of … Read more→
Book 2, Chapter 2, Sections 1-4 – Man Now Deprived of Human Will…
1. Connection of the previous with the four following chapters. In order to lay a proper foundation for the discussion of free will, two obstacles in the way to be … Read more→
Book 2, Chapter 1, Sections 8-11 – Through the Fall and Revolt of Adam
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8. Definition of original sin. Two parts in the definition. Exposition of the latter part. Original sin exposes us to the wrath of God. It also produces in us the … Read more→
Book 2, Chapter 1, Sections 4-7 – Through the Fall and Revolt of Adam
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4. In considering this latter part, two points to be considered; 1. How it happened that Adam involved himself and the whole human race in this dreadful calamity. This the … Read more→
Book 2, Chapter 1, Sections 1-3 – Through the Fall and Revolt of Adam
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The knowledge of ourselves most necessary. To use it properly we must be divested of pride, and clothed with true humility, which will dispose us to consider our fall, and … Read more→
Book 1, Chapter 18 – The Instrumentality of the World…
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The carnal mind the source of the objections which are raised against the Providence of God. A primary objection, making a distinction between the permission and the will of God, … Read more→
Book 1, Chapter 17, Sections 11-14 – Use to be Made of the Doctrine of Providence
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11. The use of the foregoing meditation.
12. The second part of the chapter, disposing of two objections. 1. That Scripture represents God as changing his purpose, or repenting, and that, … Read more→
Book 1, Chapter 17, Sections 6-10 – Use to be Made of the Doctrine of Providence
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6. A holy meditation on Divine Providence. 1. All events happen by the ordination of God. 2. All things contribute to the advantage of the godly. 3. The hearts of … Read more→
