Conversations on the Evidences of Christianity: In which the Leading Arguments of the Best Authors are Arranged, Developed, and Connected with Each Other |
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... matter worse ; for , as fast as one difficulty was cleared , another started up , of which the author , per- haps , took no notice ; and the habit of doubting , I found much more easily acquired than discarded . Maria . Do you not think ...
... matter worse ; for , as fast as one difficulty was cleared , another started up , of which the author , per- haps , took no notice ; and the habit of doubting , I found much more easily acquired than discarded . Maria . Do you not think ...
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... matter of mere cu- riosity , perhaps I might partially admit the truth of your 28 Wherein does he say , that Edward deals unfairly ? -29 What does he accuse him of assuming ? -30 What quotation is made from Napleton ? 31 What reply does ...
... matter of mere cu- riosity , perhaps I might partially admit the truth of your 28 Wherein does he say , that Edward deals unfairly ? -29 What does he accuse him of assuming ? -30 What quotation is made from Napleton ? 31 What reply does ...
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... matter of infinitely too much im- portance , for us to suppose , that the great Creator would leave it to be developed only in a long course of ages , by the slow advance of real knowledge and certain truth . Maria . Admitting the ...
... matter of infinitely too much im- portance , for us to suppose , that the great Creator would leave it to be developed only in a long course of ages , by the slow advance of real knowledge and certain truth . Maria . Admitting the ...
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... matter to be discussed by those who are so disposed , without troubling himself about it , pro- vided he invariably obeys the dictates of conscience ? Mr. B. But , how can he be said invariably to obey the dictates of conscience , who ...
... matter to be discussed by those who are so disposed , without troubling himself about it , pro- vided he invariably obeys the dictates of conscience ? Mr. B. But , how can he be said invariably to obey the dictates of conscience , who ...
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... matter of importance , whether Christianity be true or not , and it becomes merely a matter of curiosity , whether mankind have been imposed on or not . Mr. B. But , upon what authority do you assume , that the peculiar nature of the ...
... matter of importance , whether Christianity be true or not , and it becomes merely a matter of curiosity , whether mankind have been imposed on or not . Mr. B. But , upon what authority do you assume , that the peculiar nature of the ...
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Page 149 - And he said unto them, These are the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled which were written in the law of Moses, and in the Prophets, and in the Psalms concerning me.
Page 185 - And Pilate, when he had called together the chief priests and the rulers and the people, said unto them ; Ye have brought this man unto me, as one that perverteth the people ; and behold, I having examined him before you, have found no fault in this man...
Page 185 - Jesus answered him, I spake openly to the world ; I ever taught in the synagogue, and in the temple, whither the Jews always resort ; and in secret have I said nothing. Why askest thou me ? ask them which heard me, what I have said unto them : behold, they know what I said.
Page 135 - For I think that God hath set forth us the apostles last, as it were appointed to death : for we are made a spectacle unto the world, and to angels, and to men.
Page 153 - Moses commanded them, saying, At the end of every seven years, in the solemnity of the year of release, in the feast of tabernacles...
Page 176 - And I will pour upon the house of David, and upon the inhabitants of Jerusalem, the spirit of grace and of supplications : and they shall look upon me whom they have pierced, and they shall mourn for him, as one that mourneth for his only son, and shall be in bitterness for him, as one that is in bitterness for his first-born.
Page 178 - Who hath believed our report? and to whom is the arm of the Lord revealed? For he shall grow up before him as a tender plant, and as a root out of a dry ground: he hath no form nor comeliness; and when we shall see him, there is no beauty that we should desire him.
Page 130 - And Paul said, I would to God, that not only thou, but also all that hear me this day, were both almost, and altogether such as I am, except these bonds.
Page 129 - I am not mad, most noble Festus, but speak forth the words of truth and soberness. 26 For the king knoweth of these things, before whom also I speak freely: for I am persuaded that none of these things are hidden from him; for this thing was not done in a corner. 27 King Agrippa, believest thou the prophets? I know that thou believest.
Page 136 - Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you : but rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings ; that, when His Glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.