From Reformation to Reformation

Not only are All predestinated, but also Individuals to a Certain End; compare the Canons of Dort, chapter I, article X.[1] This is...

THESIS XVIII: The principium commanding action is the will, whereby God wills Himself of Himself, and beyond Himself all things because...

Predestination also concerns Christ: for, α. He is said to have been προεγνωσμένος/foreordained, 1 Peter 1:20, and Elect, Isaiah 42:1. ...

THESIS XIV: Hitherto the divine properties of the first class: Of the second class are those that are applicable to God in such a way...

The Adversaries are almost the same here. Concerning the disagreements of the Tridentine Men on this matter, read PETRUS SUAVIS POLANUS’...

THESIS XI: Immutability is a property of God, which excludes from God all possibility of mutation: 1. with respect to existence; 2. ...

[Predestination is so completely Immutable, that no Elect are able to fail, and no Reprobates are able to be saved.] Compare the Canons...

They Object, 1. Passages, in which Prescience is attributed to God before Predestination, even indeed Prescience of Conformity with...

THESIS VI: The Properties of the divine nature, or essence, are GOD’S essential attributes, whereby the truth and majesty of the divine...

The πρῶτον ψεῦδος, fundamental error, of the Papists in this controversy is, the Error of our Works’ Merits and Power unto Good,...

THESIS I: Hitherto the προλεγόμενα/Prolegomena of Christian Theology: now follows the explication of the body of Theology itself by...

Among the Adversaries of the more recent age, following in the footsteps of the Pelagians and Semi-Pelagians, the Papists at the Council...

Thesis I: The knowledge of God is defined. Thesis II: God is described. Explanation: 1. The description of God is confirmed. 2. The...

Thesis: The Distribution of Christian Theology. Explanation: The distribution is proven. THESIS: Hitherto concerning the causes of...

The Adversaries here are many, whether ancient, or more recent, against whom the truth just now confirmed must be maintained. The ancient...

THESIS V: There is Perspicuity, whereby what things are necessary to be known for salvation are so perspicuously and clearly set forth...

What was expounded and enlarged in Chapter VI, § 9, even the Independence of the Divine Decree in general, that no less than other...

Thesis I: The Adjuncts of Scripture are enumerated at seven. Thesis II: The authentic edition. Explanation: 1. It is proven, that...

Divine Wisdom, which we have already observed in a general way on His Decrees, Chapter VI, § 8, especially comes to be celebrated in the...

Thesis I: The instrumental Efficient of Theology, the word of God written, or the Scripture. Explanation: 1. The means, whereby the...