Review of Trent and Quarante on Natural Theology

Trent Et Quarante (the origin of the term Trent) is a charming treatise of biblical naturalism. The book is a response against the naturalism espoused by the Reformation and seventeenth century church fathers who rejected the doctrine of instant salvation by grace alone. Et Quarante argues through this book that grace can be a work done by free will, while faith can be a work done by predestination. This means that we choose to believe what we want.

The book's most important section is divided into three sections, each one dealing with one of three main theologies: original sin, grace, or merit. Parts 1 through 3 focus primarily on the doctrine of original sin. This section of the book includes a number of insightful conversations between its contributors. Some of them are quite candid about how they reconcile religious belief with their daily practice. Some of these conversations are surprising poignant for the subject matter.

Parts two to three are primarily concerned with the doctrines of merit. Et Quarante presents a fascinating argument against original sin. He believes that those who believe in it are misunderstanding its meaning. Et Quarante and John Locke, his co-writers, claim that the doctrine about original sin gives rise to the idea of merit. Locke believes that original sin binds a person to all the bad consequences of their behavior. According to Et Qarante and his coauthors, if one follows Locke’s view on merit, one will inevitably be a sinner by end of one’s life.

However, Et Quarante points out that there is more to merit than this. We must also remember that we are saved not because we have committed sins but because we have been born in the likeness and image of God. There is therefore nothing outside of our union with God. This is the core of Et Quarante's metaphysics of original sin and the root of his message. He presents salvation in this way as a mystery that is hard to understand.

Et Quarante shares another interesting story about David & Bathsheba, Absorption's daughters. David had rejected the offer to Bathsheba, Esdragel's daughter, for divorce, because she was unfaithful to him. David was so enamored of Bathsheba that David was willing to marry him, but not for reasons of purity. He chose to marry Bathsheba to undo the harm he had caused. David could not consummate their marriage because of the metaphysics of original sin. He was bound by God's commandments and the Law of Moses.

Et Quarante heavily draws on the work of Robert Edward Grant and Hugh Walker in explaining this philosophy of merit, but he also acknowledges the debt he owes earlier works. Trent Et Quarante's own interest in medieval natural theology is evident in the fact that he includes several commentaries on the works of Basil, Origen, and Augustine. All of these writers support the doctrines of creation and divine providence. Many passages echo these arguments. The book contains many references to biblical scripture and other interpretive details.

This book is one of my favorite books on natural theology. Trent Et Quarante is a clear and concise explanation for this important subject. This guide will be a valuable resource for anyone looking to defend the faith.

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