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Freedom of the Will
Jonathan Edwards
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Freedom of the Will — Jonathan Edwards.
Author: Jonathan Edwards
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1as of the same import with "agreeable." To appear good to the mind,
pp. 17–19 · ≈ 8 min2the consequence of it. Such concomitants and consequences being
pp. 20–20 · ≈ 3 min3respect to distance of time; being either nearer or farther off. It is a
pp. 20–20 · ≈ 3 min4the pleasure to be future. Because it is more agreeable to have a
pp. 20–20 · ≈ 3 min5future pleasure. With regard to things which are the subject of our
pp. 21–25 · ≈ 13 min6notwithstanding any supposable opposition from whatever quarter.
pp. 26–26 · ≈ 2 min7especially belong to controversies about liberty and moral agency, as
pp. 26–26 · ≈ 2 min8and has always reference to some supposable insufficient opposition;
pp. 26–26 · ≈ 2 min9necessary, impossible, irresistible, unable, &c. are used in cases
pp. 27–27 · ≈ 3 min10impossible, &c. are often used by philosophers and metaphysicians
pp. 28–35 · ≈ 19 min11the effect may be as perfectly connected with its moral cause, as a
pp. 36–36 · ≈ 3 min12would not he understood to suppose, that if any thing come to pass
pp. 36–37 · ≈ 6 min13by the name of moral Necessity, the word Necessity is not used
pp. 38–66 · ≈ 76 min14in his answer or solution. The very difficulty, as he himself proposes
pp. 67–67 · ≈ 2 min15comes to act, as why it exerts such an act, and not another; or why it
pp. 68–68 · ≈ 3 min16what are consequent upon his acting: he produces nothing by his
pp. 69–69 · ≈ 3 min17acts, but by first acting; or be a determining Cause of different acts,
pp. 69–69 · ≈ 3 min18soul, strictly speaking, but free Volitions; then it will follow, that the
pp. 70–77 · ≈ 20 min19overthrows itself. For the thing supposed, wherein this grand
pp. 78–80 · ≈ 9 min20alleged, not only that it must needs be so, that the mind must be
pp. 81–83 · ≈ 8 min21it distinctly in view. The question they dispute about, is, Whether the
pp. 84–84 · ≈ 3 min22be, not distinguishing between a general indifference, or an
pp. 85–91 · ≈ 18 min23thing, is itself an act of volition. If the mind determines to suspend
pp. 92–92 · ≈ 3 min24but it is supposed to be the only free act of the Will; because it is said,
pp. 93–95 · ≈ 7 min25not to be connected with its cause, is an inconsistence. For if the
pp. 96–96 · ≈ 3 min26their causes, then it will follow, that there are some things which
pp. 97–97 · ≈ 3 min27of their existence, that yet are not necessarily connected with their
pp. 97–109 · ≈ 33 min28influenced by Motive and excitement; and that this is the previous
pp. 110–121 · ≈ 33 min29is commanded by, and is the produce of, free choice, is to suppose
pp. 122–122 · ≈ 3 min30free act of choice were the produce or the effect of a free act of
pp. 122–123 · ≈ 6 min31reason of action BY INFLUENCE, and BY PREVAILING
pp. 124–124 · ≈ 2 min32of action, by prevailing influence; but expressly of their influence as
pp. 124–124 · ≈ 2 min33disposing the Agent to action, by their influence. His words are
pp. 124–126 · ≈ 4 min34He cannot peremptorily and certainly foretell them. If God has no
pp. 127–128 · ≈ 6 min35the moral conduct of particular persons, and were accomplished,
pp. 129–129 · ≈ 3 min36Kings xiv.) was fulfilled by the conspiracy, treason, and cruel
pp. 130–130 · ≈ 3 min37and people, of numbers, bodies, and successions of men; with God's
pp. 130–130 · ≈ 3 min38was abundantly insisted on in the book of the prophet Isaiah, who
pp. 131–132 · ≈ 6 min39As it was foretold in both the Old Testament and the New that the
pp. 133–134 · ≈ 6 min40prophecies we have in Scripture concerning the great Antichristian
pp. 135–135 · ≈ 2 min41behaviour as moral Agents, all those great things which are foretold
pp. 135–137 · ≈ 8 min42moral Agents, it will follow, that the prophecies of Scripture in
pp. 138–149 · ≈ 31 min43things which are past, their past existence is now necessary: having
pp. 150–150 · ≈ 2 min44volitions of free agents, that Foreknowledge, by the supposition is a
pp. 150–150 · ≈ 2 min45connected with other things that are necessary, are themselves
pp. 150–150 · ≈ 2 min46Foreknowledge of the future existence of the volitions of moral
pp. 151–160 · ≈ 27 min47Necessity of the truth known; whether it be before, after, or at the
pp. 161–162 · ≈ 6 min48of future events known, not coming to pass, as that it establishes the
pp. 163–174 · ≈ 28 min49his Spirit, under all his temptations, that he could not fail of the end
pp. 175–176 · ≈ 6 min50to the Messiah, of his future glory, kingdom, and success, in his office
pp. 177–177 · ≈ 3 min51comfort, that God would give them a righteous, sinless Saviour. (Jer.
pp. 178–178 · ≈ 3 min52Messiah as a future Saviour, from that made to our first parents in
pp. 179–179 · ≈ 3 min53with great solemnity, and confirmed with an oath; as, (Gen. xxii. 16,
pp. 179–179 · ≈ 3 min54Old Testament, of the great enlargement of the church, and
pp. 180–180 · ≈ 3 min55integrity and holiness, as the first Adam did, because this would have
pp. 181–181 · ≈ 3 min56in the work of our redemption, does not consist with the eternal
pp. 181–181 · ≈ 3 min57consistent with what God promised to his Son, before all ages. For
pp. 182–182 · ≈ 3 min58Will, is inconsistent with the promise made to the Father by the Son,
pp. 182–182 · ≈ 3 min59Father, and so to have failed of effectually working out redemption
pp. 183–183 · ≈ 3 min60obedience, and while in the midst of temptations and trials, was
pp. 184–203 · ≈ 53 min61inclination, and when actually under its influence, is not able to exert
pp. 204–204 · ≈ 3 min62commanded, with respect to its leading act, by any act of its own, in
pp. 204–209 · ≈ 16 min63of the will itself, or of the affections, (which are only certain modes of
pp. 210–210 · ≈ 3 min64which do not consist in the iniminent acts or state of the Will itself --
pp. 210–210 · ≈ 3 min65may be resolved into one thing; namely, want of natural capacity or
pp. 211–212 · ≈ 4 min66even that men may sincerely choose and desire those spiritual duties
pp. 213–213 · ≈ 3 min67duties, in such as do not perform them, has respect to these duties
pp. 213–214 · ≈ 5 min68the command requires; but is entirely a different one; being a
pp. 215–215 · ≈ 3 min69duty required, cannot excuse for the want of that good will itself,
pp. 215–217 · ≈ 8 min70reality of will and Endeavour, with respect to any thing that is
pp. 218–218 · ≈ 3 min71some sort, and from some consideration or other, but a virtuous
pp. 219–233 · ≈ 37 min72determining, whether to take time for consideration or not, is not
pp. 234–234 · ≈ 3 min73in the act of the will, whereby it determines Whether to consider or
pp. 234–260 · ≈ 71 min74because the things signified, though indeed very different, yet do in
pp. 261–264 · ≈ 9 min75blameworthiness is. The idea which the common people, through all
pp. 265–265 · ≈ 2 min76Or, in other words, perhaps more intelligibly expressing their notion,
pp. 265–265 · ≈ 2 min77Or, in other words, perhaps more intelligibly expressing their notion,
pp. 265–300 · ≈ 85 min
pp. 17–19 · ≈ 8 min2the consequence of it. Such concomitants and consequences being
pp. 20–20 · ≈ 3 min3respect to distance of time; being either nearer or farther off. It is a
pp. 20–20 · ≈ 3 min4the pleasure to be future. Because it is more agreeable to have a
pp. 20–20 · ≈ 3 min5future pleasure. With regard to things which are the subject of our
pp. 21–25 · ≈ 13 min6notwithstanding any supposable opposition from whatever quarter.
pp. 26–26 · ≈ 2 min7especially belong to controversies about liberty and moral agency, as
pp. 26–26 · ≈ 2 min8and has always reference to some supposable insufficient opposition;
pp. 26–26 · ≈ 2 min9necessary, impossible, irresistible, unable, &c. are used in cases
pp. 27–27 · ≈ 3 min10impossible, &c. are often used by philosophers and metaphysicians
pp. 28–35 · ≈ 19 min11the effect may be as perfectly connected with its moral cause, as a
pp. 36–36 · ≈ 3 min12would not he understood to suppose, that if any thing come to pass
pp. 36–37 · ≈ 6 min13by the name of moral Necessity, the word Necessity is not used
pp. 38–66 · ≈ 76 min14in his answer or solution. The very difficulty, as he himself proposes
pp. 67–67 · ≈ 2 min15comes to act, as why it exerts such an act, and not another; or why it
pp. 68–68 · ≈ 3 min16what are consequent upon his acting: he produces nothing by his
pp. 69–69 · ≈ 3 min17acts, but by first acting; or be a determining Cause of different acts,
pp. 69–69 · ≈ 3 min18soul, strictly speaking, but free Volitions; then it will follow, that the
pp. 70–77 · ≈ 20 min19overthrows itself. For the thing supposed, wherein this grand
pp. 78–80 · ≈ 9 min20alleged, not only that it must needs be so, that the mind must be
pp. 81–83 · ≈ 8 min21it distinctly in view. The question they dispute about, is, Whether the
pp. 84–84 · ≈ 3 min22be, not distinguishing between a general indifference, or an
pp. 85–91 · ≈ 18 min23thing, is itself an act of volition. If the mind determines to suspend
pp. 92–92 · ≈ 3 min24but it is supposed to be the only free act of the Will; because it is said,
pp. 93–95 · ≈ 7 min25not to be connected with its cause, is an inconsistence. For if the
pp. 96–96 · ≈ 3 min26their causes, then it will follow, that there are some things which
pp. 97–97 · ≈ 3 min27of their existence, that yet are not necessarily connected with their
pp. 97–109 · ≈ 33 min28influenced by Motive and excitement; and that this is the previous
pp. 110–121 · ≈ 33 min29is commanded by, and is the produce of, free choice, is to suppose
pp. 122–122 · ≈ 3 min30free act of choice were the produce or the effect of a free act of
pp. 122–123 · ≈ 6 min31reason of action BY INFLUENCE, and BY PREVAILING
pp. 124–124 · ≈ 2 min32of action, by prevailing influence; but expressly of their influence as
pp. 124–124 · ≈ 2 min33disposing the Agent to action, by their influence. His words are
pp. 124–126 · ≈ 4 min34He cannot peremptorily and certainly foretell them. If God has no
pp. 127–128 · ≈ 6 min35the moral conduct of particular persons, and were accomplished,
pp. 129–129 · ≈ 3 min36Kings xiv.) was fulfilled by the conspiracy, treason, and cruel
pp. 130–130 · ≈ 3 min37and people, of numbers, bodies, and successions of men; with God's
pp. 130–130 · ≈ 3 min38was abundantly insisted on in the book of the prophet Isaiah, who
pp. 131–132 · ≈ 6 min39As it was foretold in both the Old Testament and the New that the
pp. 133–134 · ≈ 6 min40prophecies we have in Scripture concerning the great Antichristian
pp. 135–135 · ≈ 2 min41behaviour as moral Agents, all those great things which are foretold
pp. 135–137 · ≈ 8 min42moral Agents, it will follow, that the prophecies of Scripture in
pp. 138–149 · ≈ 31 min43things which are past, their past existence is now necessary: having
pp. 150–150 · ≈ 2 min44volitions of free agents, that Foreknowledge, by the supposition is a
pp. 150–150 · ≈ 2 min45connected with other things that are necessary, are themselves
pp. 150–150 · ≈ 2 min46Foreknowledge of the future existence of the volitions of moral
pp. 151–160 · ≈ 27 min47Necessity of the truth known; whether it be before, after, or at the
pp. 161–162 · ≈ 6 min48of future events known, not coming to pass, as that it establishes the
pp. 163–174 · ≈ 28 min49his Spirit, under all his temptations, that he could not fail of the end
pp. 175–176 · ≈ 6 min50to the Messiah, of his future glory, kingdom, and success, in his office
pp. 177–177 · ≈ 3 min51comfort, that God would give them a righteous, sinless Saviour. (Jer.
pp. 178–178 · ≈ 3 min52Messiah as a future Saviour, from that made to our first parents in
pp. 179–179 · ≈ 3 min53with great solemnity, and confirmed with an oath; as, (Gen. xxii. 16,
pp. 179–179 · ≈ 3 min54Old Testament, of the great enlargement of the church, and
pp. 180–180 · ≈ 3 min55integrity and holiness, as the first Adam did, because this would have
pp. 181–181 · ≈ 3 min56in the work of our redemption, does not consist with the eternal
pp. 181–181 · ≈ 3 min57consistent with what God promised to his Son, before all ages. For
pp. 182–182 · ≈ 3 min58Will, is inconsistent with the promise made to the Father by the Son,
pp. 182–182 · ≈ 3 min59Father, and so to have failed of effectually working out redemption
pp. 183–183 · ≈ 3 min60obedience, and while in the midst of temptations and trials, was
pp. 184–203 · ≈ 53 min61inclination, and when actually under its influence, is not able to exert
pp. 204–204 · ≈ 3 min62commanded, with respect to its leading act, by any act of its own, in
pp. 204–209 · ≈ 16 min63of the will itself, or of the affections, (which are only certain modes of
pp. 210–210 · ≈ 3 min64which do not consist in the iniminent acts or state of the Will itself --
pp. 210–210 · ≈ 3 min65may be resolved into one thing; namely, want of natural capacity or
pp. 211–212 · ≈ 4 min66even that men may sincerely choose and desire those spiritual duties
pp. 213–213 · ≈ 3 min67duties, in such as do not perform them, has respect to these duties
pp. 213–214 · ≈ 5 min68the command requires; but is entirely a different one; being a
pp. 215–215 · ≈ 3 min69duty required, cannot excuse for the want of that good will itself,
pp. 215–217 · ≈ 8 min70reality of will and Endeavour, with respect to any thing that is
pp. 218–218 · ≈ 3 min71some sort, and from some consideration or other, but a virtuous
pp. 219–233 · ≈ 37 min72determining, whether to take time for consideration or not, is not
pp. 234–234 · ≈ 3 min73in the act of the will, whereby it determines Whether to consider or
pp. 234–260 · ≈ 71 min74because the things signified, though indeed very different, yet do in
pp. 261–264 · ≈ 9 min75blameworthiness is. The idea which the common people, through all
pp. 265–265 · ≈ 2 min76Or, in other words, perhaps more intelligibly expressing their notion,
pp. 265–265 · ≈ 2 min77Or, in other words, perhaps more intelligibly expressing their notion,
pp. 265–300 · ≈ 85 min
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