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Is the Use of the Word Predestination Really Necessary in Theology?

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  02 February 2009

Extract

The Divines of the Westminster Assembly, conscious of the J. difficulty of the doctrine of Predestination and aware of its power to provoke interminable argument that may be a substitute for the obedience of faith, uttered a warning about its use: “The Doctrine of this high mystery of Predestination is to be handled with special prudence and care, that men attending the will of God revealed in his Word, and yielding obedience thereunto, may from the certainty of their effectual vocation, be assured of their eternal Election. So shall this doctrine afford matter of praise, reverence and admiration of God, and of humility, diligence and abundant consolation to all that sincerely obey the Gospel.”

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Research Article
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Copyright © Scottish Journal of Theology Ltd 1950

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References

page 410 note 1 The Doctrine of Predestination: Its Meaning and Value for Religion To-day, by F.W.Armstrong. 6d. (134 George Street, W.I).

page 410 note 2 A Man in Christ, pp. 143–4.Google Scholar

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page 413 note 1 Scottish Journal of Theology, Vol. 2 No. 4, 1949.Google Scholar

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