Christian Essays: To which is Added an Essay on the Influence of a Moral Life on Our Judgment in Matters of Faith |
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... suppose knowledge as a prepara- tive for faith ; for although , in various instances , faith is seen to consist with a considerable degree of igno- rance , yet it never appears so exalted , so spiritual , and consequently so much ...
... suppose knowledge as a prepara- tive for faith ; for although , in various instances , faith is seen to consist with a considerable degree of igno- rance , yet it never appears so exalted , so spiritual , and consequently so much ...
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... suppose , what is undoubtedly true , that God may make use of the humble and prayerful exertions of our rational powers as a means of grace to confirm our faith . But while the importance of a well - grounded his- torical belief is ...
... suppose , what is undoubtedly true , that God may make use of the humble and prayerful exertions of our rational powers as a means of grace to confirm our faith . But while the importance of a well - grounded his- torical belief is ...
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... suppose as exalted an Agent , or that an apostle should in consequence affirm , that " faith is the gift of God . " Ignorance may vaguely depend upon the divine mercy , because it does not perceive the heinousness of sin , or estimate ...
... suppose as exalted an Agent , or that an apostle should in consequence affirm , that " faith is the gift of God . " Ignorance may vaguely depend upon the divine mercy , because it does not perceive the heinousness of sin , or estimate ...
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... suppose , more forcibly , the necessity of good works . It is the most candid , and indeed the most judicious method , boldly to meet the supposed difficulty , without endeavoring by forced constructions to steal from the sacred volume ...
... suppose , more forcibly , the necessity of good works . It is the most candid , and indeed the most judicious method , boldly to meet the supposed difficulty , without endeavoring by forced constructions to steal from the sacred volume ...
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... Suppose , for example , he had complied , viewing his Creator as an unreasonable tyrant , who was able to punish him still more severely in case of disobedience . " Resistance , " he might have argued , " is in vain . If I fail to ...
... Suppose , for example , he had complied , viewing his Creator as an unreasonable tyrant , who was able to punish him still more severely in case of disobedience . " Resistance , " he might have argued , " is in vain . If I fail to ...
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Page 95 - Now the end of the commandment is charity out of a pure heart, and of a good conscience, and of faith unfeigned...
Page 179 - And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you; and to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake.
Page 38 - And he said unto them, With desire I have desired to eat this passover with you before I suffer: For I say unto you, I will not any more eat thereof, until it be fulfilled in the kingdom of God.
Page 297 - For after that in the wisdom of God the world by wisdom knew not God, it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe.
Page 41 - Grant us by the same Spirit to have a right judgment in all things, and evermore to rejoice in his holy comfort ; through the merits of Christ Jesus our Saviour, who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the same Spirit, one God, world without...
Page 190 - Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves : for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.
Page 196 - Lift up your eyes on high, and 'behold who hath created these things, that bringeth out their host by number. He calleth them all by names by the greatness of his might, for that he is strong in power; not one faileth.
Page 297 - For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.
Page 91 - God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses, in stripes, in imprisonments, in tumults, in labors, in watchings, in fastings ; by pureness, by knowledge, by long-suffering, by kindness, by the Holy Ghost, by love unfeigned, by the word of truth, by the power of God, by the armor of righteousness on the right hand and on the left...
Page 305 - They also are to be had accursed that presume to say, That every man shall be saved by the Law or Sect which he professeth, so that he be diligent to frame his life according to that Law, and the light of Nature. For Holy Scripture doth set out unto us only the Name of Jesus Christ, whereby men must be saved.