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Review of Trent Et Quarante: Natural Theology
Trent Et Quarante (the origin of the term Trent) is a charming treatise of biblical naturalism. The book is a response against the naturalism espoused by the Reformation and seventeenth century church fathers who rejected the doctrine of instant salvation by grace alone. Et Quarante argues in this book that grace is a work based on free will, while faith is a work based on predestination. In other words, we can choose to believe as we please.

The most important part of the book consists of chapters divided into three parts, each dealing with one of the three main theologies, original sin, grace, and merit. Parts one to three focus on the doctrines of original sin. This book contains a number illuminating conversations among its contributors. Some are surprising candid about how their religious beliefs and practices match up. Some of these conversations are surprising poignant for the subject matter.

Parts two through three focus primarily on the doctrine of merit. Et Quarante makes a compelling argument against the idea that original sin exists. He claims that those who hold this view are misunderstanding what it means. According to Et Quarante and his co-writers, John Locke, etc., the idea of merit comes from the doctrine of original sin. Locke's belief that original sin unites people with all the negative consequences of their actions is obvious. According to Et Qarante and his coauthors, if one follows Locke’s view on merit, one will inevitably be a sinner by end of one’s life.

However, Et Quarante points out that there is more to merit than this. Remember that salvation does not come from our sins, but rather because we were created in the image and likeness of God. There is therefore nothing outside of our union with God. This is Et Quarante’s metaphysics about original sin, and the root of his message. He presents salvation as a mystery, and it is difficult to understand.

Et Quarante tells another interesting story about David and Bathsheba. They were the daughters of Absorption. David had rejected the proposal of Bathsheba the daughter of Esdragel for divorce because she was unfaithful. David was so enamored of Bathsheba that David was willing to marry him, but not for reasons of purity. He chose to marry Bathsheba to undo the harm he had caused. David was bound to the Law of Moses, the commandments of God, and the metaphysics of first sin made it impossible to end their marriage.

Et Quarante heavily draws on the work of Robert Edward Grant and Hugh Walker in explaining this philosophy of merit, but he also acknowledges the debt he owes earlier works. Trent Et Quarante has many commentaries on the works Basil and Origen. This is a sign of his interest in medieval natural religion. All these writers uphold the doctrine of creation as well as divine providence, and there are several passages that echo the arguments of these authors. The book contains many references to biblical scripture and other interpretive details.

This book is one of my favorite books on natural theology. Trent Et Quarante gives a clear and concise explanation on this important subject. This guide is extremely useful for anyone who wishes to defend the faith.

From Joseph cornell-levine, (eds. A Manual for the Creation of Christian Knowledge. The First Book in the New Series. Copyright (c), 2005 Joseph T. Trent. 먹튀검증 reserved.
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