foreordination

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The son of a Congregational minister who believed in predestination and foreordination, he himself began with an intention of entering the ministry; but, after two years' preparation, turned to the law and politics.

From Time Magazine Archive

This—viz., that in the light of the drama of the fall, the doctrine of universal foreordination must be given up as a myth which ignores philosophy, and reflects injuriously upon the Divine character.

From The Doctrines of Predestination, Reprobation, and Election by Wallace, Robert

But how can these words prove universal foreordination?

From The Doctrines of Predestination, Reprobation, and Election by Wallace, Robert

Origin and destiny did not trouble them; predestination and justification by faith were not even in their curriculum; foreordination and baptism were to them problems not to be taken seriously.

From Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 12 Little Journeys to the Homes of Great Scientists by Hubbard, Elbert

The Power of God is held as supporting universal foreordination.

From The Doctrines of Predestination, Reprobation, and Election by Wallace, Robert