Charles G. Finney's Systematic Theology--1878 EDITION

LECTURE 42 SANCTIFICATION Remarks 1. There is an importance to be attached to the sanctification of the body, of which very few persons appear to be aware. Indeed, unless the…

LECTURE 43 ELECTION In discussing this subject, I shall notice some points in which there is a general agreement among all denominations of Christians respecting the natural and moral attributes…

LECTURE 44 REPROBATION In discussing this subject I shall endeavor to show, What the true doctrine of reprobation is not. 1. It is not that the ultimate end of God…

LECTURE 45 DIVINE SOVEREIGNTY In this discussion I shall endeavor to show: What is not intended by the term "sovereignty" when applied to God, It is not intended, at least…

LECTURE 46 PURPOSES OF GOD In discussing this subject I shall endeavor to show, What I understand by the purposes of God. Purposes, in this discussion, I shall use as…

LECTURE 47 PERSEVERANCE OF THE SAINTS In discussing this subject, I will, Notice the different kinds of certainty. Every thing must be certain with some kind of certainty. There is…

LECTURE 48 PERSEVERANCE OF THE SAINTS PROVED The following considerations, taken together, seem to me to establish the truth of the doctrine in question beyond reasonable doubt. 1. God has…

LECTURE 49 PERSEVERANCE PROVED 2. I remark, that God is able to preserve and keep the true saints from apostasy, in consistency with their liberty: "For the which cause I…

LECTURE 50 PERSEVERANCE OF THE SAINTS Objections answered. 1. It is said that the natural tendency of this doctrine condemns it; that it tends to beget and foster a carnal…

LECTURE 51 PERSEVERANCE OF SAINTS Further objections answered. 4. A fourth objection to this doctrine is, that if, by the perseverance of the saints is intended, that they live anything…