pxcn This Influence may be without the Word. — The Work of the
Spirit distinct from Providential Efficiency • . . . 665 An Influence of the Spirit Common to all Men. — Efiects of Com- mon Grace 670
{ 4. Efficacious Grace 675
Why Efficacious. — Not simply ab eventu. — Not from its Congruity 677
The Augustinian Doctrine 680
Statement of the Doctrine. — The Main Principle involved . 682 It is the Almighty Power of God. — Hence 1. It is Mysterious and Peculiar. 2. Distinct from Common Grace. 3. Distinct from Moral Suasion. 4. Acts immediately. In what Sense Physical.
5. It is Irresistible. 6. The Soul is Passive in Regeneration. 7. Regeneration Instantaneous. 8. It is an Act of Sovereign Grace 688
$6. Proof of the Doctrine 689
1. Common Consent. 2. Analogy. 3. Ephesians iii. 17, 19. 4. General Teachings of Scriptiu:e. 5. Natm-e of Regeneration.
6. Argument from related Doctrines. 7. From Experience • 706
§ 6. Objections 709
§ 7. History of the Doctrine of Grace ... ... 710
Doctrine of the Early Church. — Pelagian Doctrine. — Semi-Pe- lagian. — Scholastic Period. — Synergistic Controversy. — Con- troversies in the Reformed Church. — Hypothetical Universalism. — Supernaturalism and Rationalism ... . 728