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

In the first place, we object to the doctrine of universal foreordination because, if adhered to, it makes science and philosophy impossible.

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

As a proof of universal foreordination, the passage proves nothing.

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

The more common terms are decree, predestination, foreordination, predetermination, purpose, &c.—These are all authoritative terms, and carry with them the idea of absolute sovereignty.

From Calvinistic Controversy Embracing a Sermon on Predestination and Election and Several Numbers, Formally Published in the Christian Advocate and Journal. by Fisk, Wilbur

Here was a foreordination as pointed as the index-finger of a guide-post.

From The Valiants of Virginia by Rives, Hallie Erminie