Preparationism
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Preparationism is the view in Christian theology that unregenerate people can take steps in preparation for conversion, and should be exhorted to do so. Preparationism advocates a series of things tha
Anne Hutchinson on Trial by Edwin Austin Abbey.
William Perkins (theologian)
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William Perkins was an influential English cleric and Cambridge theologian, receiving a B.A. and M.A. from the university in 1581 and 1584 respectively, and also one of the foremost leaders of the Pur
Preparationism
…include William Shedd. Preparationism originated within Calvinism, although its views were criticised for being Arminian. Martyn McGeown identifies William Perkins, William Ames, and Richard Sibbes as preparationists. Sibbes, however, warned against excessive preparationism on the basis that some spirits "may die…
Painting by an unknown artist inscribed 1602
A Hungarian translation of a work by Perkins, 1648