1. Divine Providence
For instance, in "Of Plymouth Plantation" by William Bradford, everything is referred to as God's good grace, even when an antagonistic sailor falls overboard it is considered divine providence. Also, in Mary Rowlandson's captivity narrative she relates her captivity to Moses and the Israelites. So, if everything came from God including the actions of people, wouldn't one already be predetermined to act a certain way contradicting predestination? The Puritans believed that God handpicked who would join him in heaven and these select few were the Society of Saints. ... P...
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