He was unable to accept the Calvinistic doctrines of total depravity , unconditional election and predestination .
As Stone looked more deeply into the beliefs of the Presbyterians , especially the Westminster Confession of Faith , he doubted that some of the church beliefs were truly Bible - based .
Stone was unable to accept the Calvinistic doctrines of total depravity , unconditional election and predestination .
As Stone looked more deeply into the beliefs of the Presbyterians , especially the Westminster Confession of Faith , he doubted that some of the church beliefs were truly Bible - based .