02234cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000200011324500630013326400510019630000470024733600260029433700260032033800360034650000310038250800360041352012950044953400450174465300190178965300160180865300240182485600430184899900170189128103UtSlPG20260610133636.0mcr n260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aBT1 aWallace, Robert14aThe Doctrines of Predestination, Reprobation, and Election 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2009  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2009-02-17  aProduced by Keith G. Richardson  a"The Doctrines of Predestination, Reprobation, and Election" by Robert Wallace is a theological treatise written in the late 19th century. The work delves into the complex and contentious topics surrounding the concepts of predestination, reprobation, and election in Christian doctrine, particularly in response to Calvinist interpretations. The author seeks to clarify these doctrines and their implications, emphasizing the importance of understanding the nature of God’s character in relation to human salvation.  At the start of the text, the author draws an analogy between shipwrecked sailors questioning the nature of an island's inhabitants and humanity's inquiry into the character of God through observation of the universe. He introduces the topics by discussing the historical controversies surrounding these doctrines, referencing key figures such as Augustine and Calvin, while asserting the need for believers to defend their faith against prevailing interpretations that he perceives as misrepresentative of God’s benevolence. The introduction sets the stage for a detailed examination of each doctrine, aiming to dispel misconceptions and affirm a more inclusive understanding of God’s love and salvation for all people. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aPredestination  aReprobation  aElection (Theology)40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28103  c69012d69012