For we do not say that man is dragged unwillingly into sinning, but that because his will is corrupt he is held captive under the yoke of sin and therefore of necessity wills in an evil way.
Protestant reformer
For we do not say that man is dragged unwillingly into sinning, but that because his will is corrupt he is held captive under the yoke of sin and therefore of necessity wills in an evil way.
Protestant reformer
Institutes of the Christian Religion, Book II, Chapter 3, Section 5
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"It is not on the basis of human works, whether performed or foreseen, that God decrees to elect some based on unmerited grace and pass by (preterition) others based on proximate sinful works."
Controversial"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom."
Humorous"The elect alone receive through regeneration [grace]. For I stay not to consider the extravagance of those who say that grace is offered equally and promiscuously to all."
Controversial"God, by a just and irreprehensible, but incomprehensible judgment, has predestinated some to eternal life, and others to eternal death."
Shocking"All events are governed by the secret counsel of God."
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