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But , abstracted from a peculiar connection , the common and obvious meaning
of the term “ righteousness " is rectitude , or perfect conformity to what is right .
And the original righteousness of man , all must allow , consisted in nothing less
...
But , abstracted from a peculiar connection , the common and obvious meaning
of the term “ righteousness " is rectitude , or perfect conformity to what is right .
And the original righteousness of man , all must allow , consisted in nothing less
...
Page 130
If he was to enjoy a favour only on condition of remaining a perfect character , it is
evident that the favour was completely forfeited by the first deviation from that
perfection . He failed in performing that very condition on which a continuance of
...
If he was to enjoy a favour only on condition of remaining a perfect character , it is
evident that the favour was completely forfeited by the first deviation from that
perfection . He failed in performing that very condition on which a continuance of
...
Page 238
perfect character , he paid a price of redemption , in virtue of which he is invested
with all power and authority in heaven and earth . 7. We also believe that a
Covenant was implied between God and the first Man . The Condition of it was ...
perfect character , he paid a price of redemption , in virtue of which he is invested
with all power and authority in heaven and earth . 7. We also believe that a
Covenant was implied between God and the first Man . The Condition of it was ...
Page 315
And yet the apostle Paul speaks of Christians as perfect : St. John supposes “
perfect love ” may be in the disciples of Christ , “ casting out fear : " Noah and Job
are said to be “ perfect ; " and it is the declaration of Bildad that “ God will not cast
...
And yet the apostle Paul speaks of Christians as perfect : St. John supposes “
perfect love ” may be in the disciples of Christ , “ casting out fear : " Noah and Job
are said to be “ perfect ; " and it is the declaration of Bildad that “ God will not cast
...
Page 317
Though every true Christian therefore is equally perfect as interested in the
perfection of Christ , and equally perfect as to the reality and sincerity of grace ,
considered as a principle in the soul ; yet , there is a great difference as to
exercised ...
Though every true Christian therefore is equally perfect as interested in the
perfection of Christ , and equally perfect as to the reality and sincerity of grace ,
considered as a principle in the soul ; yet , there is a great difference as to
exercised ...
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| Title | A Defence of Modern Calvinism: Containing an Examination of the Bishop of Lincoln's Work, Entitled a Refutation of Calvinism |
| Author | Edward Williams |
| Publisher | J. Black, 1812 |
| Original from | The British Library |
| Digitized | 28 Apr 2015 |
| Length | 544 pages |
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