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“The natural man cannot but resist the Lord's offering to help him; yet that resistance is infallibly overcome in the elect, by converting grace.”

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Human Nature in Its Four-fold State of Primitive Integrity: Subsisting in the Parents of Mankind in Paradise : Entire Depravation, in the Irregenerate; Begun Recovery in the Regenerate; Consummate Happiness Or Misery, in All Mankind in the Future State : in Several Practical Discourses

This work delves into the philosophical concepts of human nature, examining its stages from primitive integrity to future happiness or misery. It presents several practical discourses on the subject. more

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Thomas Boston
Thomas Boston

Thomas Boston, born on March 17, 1676 and died on May 20, 1732, was a figure of unknown profession or category. His life was marked by【brief description of life experiences】and he made significant【description of achievements and contributions】. He has had a profound【description of impact and evaluation】. more

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