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title: 'The Divine Purpose: Displayed in the Works of Providence and Grace; In a Series of Letters to an Inquiring Friend'
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authors:
- 'John Matthews'
date: 1843-01-01
collection: 'Archives'
subcollection: '19th century'
topics:
- 'Providence'
- 'Predestination'
scriptures:
- 'Romans 8'
- 'Ephesians 1'
- 'John 10'
url: https://confessional.org/archives/19th-century/matthews-1843-the-divine-purpose-displayed-in-the-works-of-providence-and-grace-in-a-series-of-letters-to-an-inquiring-friend
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# The Divine Purpose: Displayed in the Works of Providence and Grace; In a Series of Letters to an Inquiring Friend

Letters explaining the divine purpose: providence, decrees, and predestination, defending election and perseverance and urging humble, doctrine-shaped piety and moral transformation.

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