ABSTRACT

Election. Statement of the doctrine by Dr. Channing defended. Charge against Wesley considered. Dr. Woods’ reasoning examined. Distinctions between Foreknowledge and Predetermination—between physical and moral events—between certainty and necessity. Cases of Paul and Mary Magdalene. Appointment to means and privileges—not to holiness and salvation. Inconclusive reasoning, and inconsistency. Another instance. Doctrine of Election and Philosophical necessity entirely distinct