Theology: Explained and Defended, in a Series of Sermons, Volume 4T. Dwight & son, 1839 - Theology |
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... proofs of this truth I shall allege the following . 1. Ambition is a primary part of our Rebellion against the Law and Government of God . In the first discourse on the Tenth Command , I observed , that an inordinate desire of Natural ...
... proofs of this truth I shall allege the following . 1. Ambition is a primary part of our Rebellion against the Law and Government of God . In the first discourse on the Tenth Command , I observed , that an inordinate desire of Natural ...
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... proof of its rectitude . Still , that , which is unnecessary to produce conviction , may be useful for the purpose of making impressions on the heart . I observe , therefore , 2. That Ambition is fatal to the Happiness of the Ambitious ...
... proof of its rectitude . Still , that , which is unnecessary to produce conviction , may be useful for the purpose of making impressions on the heart . I observe , therefore , 2. That Ambition is fatal to the Happiness of the Ambitious ...
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... proof , that the former of these classes of affections and actions , and such as these , are characteristical of man ... proofs , given both by Revelation and Experience , that , where the soul is not renewed by the Spirit of God , they ...
... proof , that the former of these classes of affections and actions , and such as these , are characteristical of man ... proofs , given both by Revelation and Experience , that , where the soul is not renewed by the Spirit of God , they ...
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... proof of this truth from Experience is , I acknowledge , less decisive , than that from Revelation ; and is formed by an induction of too many particulars , as I observed in a former discourse , to be adduced on such an occasion as the ...
... proof of this truth from Experience is , I acknowledge , less decisive , than that from Revelation ; and is formed by an induction of too many particulars , as I observed in a former discourse , to be adduced on such an occasion as the ...
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... proof . As soon as his fear of Saul , which had made him unwilling , was removed , he went without any difficulty . 1 Samuel xvi . 2. How can this man give us his flesh ? said the Jews to our Saviour : John vi . 52 ; that is , How can ...
... proof . As soon as his fear of Saul , which had made him unwilling , was removed , he went without any difficulty . 1 Samuel xvi . 2. How can this man give us his flesh ? said the Jews to our Saviour : John vi . 52 ; that is , How can ...
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Page 358 - After the same manner also he took the cup, when he had supped, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood: this do ye, as oft as ye drink it, in remembrance of me. For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do shew the Lord's death till he come.
Page 259 - Yet in the church I had rather speak five words with my understanding, that by my voice I might teach others also, than ten thousand words in an unknown tongue.
Page 386 - Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone ; if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother. But if he will not hear thee, then take with thee one or two more, that in the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established. And if he shall neglect to hear them, tell it unto the church : but if he neglect to hear the church, let him be unto thee as an heathen man and a publican.
Page 347 - And Moses stretched out his hand over the sea; and the Lord caused the sea to go back by a strong east wind all that night, and made the sea dry land, and the waters were divided. And the children of Israel went into the midst of the sea upon the dry ground; and the waters were a wall unto them on their right hand and on their left.
Page 489 - And there shall in no wise enter into it any thing that defileth, neither whatsoever worketh abomination, or malceth a lie : but they which are written in the Lamb's book of life.
Page 333 - And he took a child, and set him in the midst of them : and when he had taken him in his arms, he said unto them, Whosoever shall receive one of such children in my name, receiveth me; and whosoever shall receive me, receiveth not me, but him that sent me.
Page 438 - His head and his hairs were white like wool, as white as snow; and his eyes were as a flame of fire; and his feet like unto fine brass, as if they burned in a furnace; and his voice as the sound of many waters. And he had in his right hand seven stars; and out of his mouth went a sharp two-edged sword: and his countenance was as the sun shineth in his strength.
Page 48 - Whereupon, O king Agrippa, I was not disobedient unto the heavenly vision ; but shewed first unto them of Damascus, and at Jerusalem, and throughout all the coasts of Judea, and then to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God, and do works meet for repentance.
Page 494 - And out of the throne proceeded lightnings and thunderings and voices ; and there were seven lamps of fire burning before the throne, which are the seven Spirits of God : and before the throne there was a sea of glass like unto crystal. And in the midst of the throne, and round about the throne, were four beasts full of eyes before and behind.
Page 460 - The Son of man indeed goeth, as it is written of him : but woe to that man by whom the Son of man is betrayed ! good were it for that man if he had never been born.