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His position he lays down in these words: “Donum perseverantiæ, in ratione doni perseverantiæ, et efficacia illius, nullo modo dependet effective ex libera co-operatione nostri arbitrii, sed a solo Deo, atque ab efficacia, et absoluto decreto voluntatis ejus, qui pro sua misericordia tribuit illud donum cui vult.”
The Doctrine of the Saints��� Perseverance Explained and Confirmed 1616-1683 1966
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In general, now they conclude that he is “vis Dei” or “virtus Dei,” or “efficacia Dei;” — no substance, but a quality, that may be considered either as being in God, and then they say it is the Spirit of God; or as sanctifying and conforming men unto God, and then they say it is the Holy Ghost.
A Brief Declaration and Vindication of The Doctrine of the Trinity 1616-1683 1965
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Concerning the method of operation of the efficacious, or the congruous grace, the Congruists like the Molinists make three divisions: the efficacy of power (efficacia virtutis); the efficacy of union (efficacia connexionis); the efficacy of infallibility (efficacia infallibilitatis).
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 6: Fathers of the Church-Gregory XI 1840-1916 1913
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Lutherus, et quantis dotibus excellat, quanta animi fortitudine et constantia quanta dexteritate, quanta doctrinae efficacia hactenus ad profligandum Antichristi regnum et simul propagandam salutis doctrinam incubuerit.
Historical Introductions to the Symbolical Books of the Evangelical Lutheran Church 1894
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Pontifice et Cardinalibus plura proposuerunt rationabilia et efficacia valde.
Life of St. Francis of Assisi Paul Sabatier 1893
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Quae in Sacramentis sive per ea rite adhibita exhibetur gratia, per vim aliquam iis intrinsecam non confertur, neque ex intentione vel pietate adininistrantis pendent Sacramenti vis ac efficacia;: [10467] 1
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Jesu Christi ac intercessionis efficacia, [1527] a Spiritus et seminis
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Quae in Sacramentis sive per ea rite adhibita exhibetur gratia, per vim aliquam iis intrinsecam non confertur, neque ex intentione vel pietate adininistrantis pendent Sacramenti vis ac efficacia; [1907] verum ex operatione Spiritus, [1908] ac verbo institutionis, quod complectitur cum praeceptum, unde celebrandi
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Media externa ac ordinaria quibus Christus nobis communicat redemptionis suae beneficia sunt ejus instituta, verbum praesertim, sacramenta, et oratio; quae quidem omnia electis redduntur efficacia ad salutem.
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Baptismi efficacia ei temporis momento quo administratur non adstringitur.
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