A90293:158
Theomachia autexousiastikē
Theomachia autexousiastikē: or, A display of Arminianism. Being a discovery of the old Pelagian idol free-will, with the new goddess contingency, advancing themselves, into the throne of the God of heaven to the prejudice of his grace, providence, and supreme dominion over the children of men. Wherein the main errors of the Arminians are laid open, by which they are fallen off from the received doctrine of all the reformed churches, with their opposition in divers particulars to the doctrine established in the Church of England. Discovered out of their own writings and confessions, and confuted by the Word of God. / By John Owen, Master of Arts of Queens College in Oxon.Theomachia autexousiastikē: or, A display of Arminianisme. Being a discovery of the old Pelagian idol free-will, with the new goddesse contingency, advancing themselves, into the throne of the God of heaven to the prejudice of his grace, providence, and supreme dominion over the children of men. Wherein the maine errors of the Arminians are laid open, by which they are fallen off from the received doctrine of all the reformed churches, with their opposition in divers particulars to the doctrine established in the Church of England. Discovered out of their owne writings and confessions, and confuted by the Word of God. / By Iohn Owen, Master of Arts of Queens Colledge in Oxon.
London: printed by I.L. for Phil. Stephens, 1643
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if it follow our obedience, we have it not like all other blessings and mercies promised unto us, is it because such propositions as these, believe Peter and continue in the faith unto the end, and I will choose thee before the foundation of the world, are fitter for the writings of the Arminians then the word of God? neither will we be their rivals in such an election, asd from whence, no fruit, no effect, no consolation, be derived to any mortal man whilst he lives in this world.
if it follow our obedience, we have it not like all other blessings and mercies promised unto us, is it because such propositions as these, beleeve Peter and continue in the faith unto the end, and I will choose thee before the foundation of the world, are fitter for the writings of the Arminians then the word of God? neither will we be their rivals in such an election, asd from whence, no fruit, no effect, no consolation, be derived to any mortall man whilest he lives in this world.
- dElectionis fructum aut sensum in hac vita nullum agnosco: Grevin.
Secondly, the Article affirmeth that it is constant, that is, one immutable decree, agreeably also to the Scriptures, teaching but one purpose, but one fore-knowledge, one good pleasure, one decree of God, concerning the infallible ordination of his elect unto glory: although of this decree, there may be said to be two acts, one concerning the means, the other concerning the end, but both knit up in the immutability of Gods will: Heb. 6. 17. The foundation of God, standeth sure: having this seal, God knoweth who are his: 2 Tim. 2. 19. His gifts and calling are without recalling not be repented of,