The Puritans of 17^th Century New England Believed That_________

question 5

Multiple Choice

The Puritans of 17^th century New England believed that_________.

• A)human beings were basically good and worthy of salvation
• B)God, in His infinite mercy and love, would give eternal life to all people
• C)each person was utterly and totally depraved
• D)they could rely on the "sure and certain hope of resurrection to eternal life"
• E)death was not something to be feared

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