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Stromata Bk ii ch. 4 |
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"But we, who have heard by the Scriptures that self-determining
choice and refusal have been given by the Lord to men, rest in the infallible
criterion of faith, manifesting a willing spirit, since we have chosen life and
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Stromata Bk iv ch. 12 |
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"But nothing is without the will of the Lord of the universe. It
remains to say that such things happen without the prevention of God; for this
alone saves both the providence and the goodness of God. We must not therefore
think that He actively produces afflictions (far be it that we should think
this!); but we must be persuaded that He does not prevent those that cause them,
but overrules for good the crimes of His enemies."
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Also worth noting: [page 249 of Roger's book: . . . In Stromata, Bk
ii ch 2, Clement argues strongly that "faith is not established
by demonstration." Faith involves a choice and "choice is the
beginning of action."]
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Quotes taken from God's Strategy in Human History by
Roger T Forster & V Paul Marston |
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First British Edition 1989 published by Highland |
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Copyright © 1973 R. T. Forster & V. P. Marston |
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Used by permission granted 25th September 2002
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