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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... Ignorance , or unbelief , or " hard- ness of heart , and contempt of God's word and com- mandment , " may spread a deceitful calm which will but end in a sad reverse of eternal bitterness and dis- appointment . Allowing , however , for ...
... Ignorance , or unbelief , or " hard- ness of heart , and contempt of God's word and com- mandment , " may spread a deceitful calm which will but end in a sad reverse of eternal bitterness and dis- appointment . Allowing , however , for ...
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... ignorance or unbelief ; either by not knowing and believing in a future state of retribu- tion , or by not duly considering that guilt and sinfulness of man which ought to render the idea of retribution alarming to the fallen mind ...
... ignorance or unbelief ; either by not knowing and believing in a future state of retribu- tion , or by not duly considering that guilt and sinfulness of man which ought to render the idea of retribution alarming to the fallen mind ...
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... ignorance respecting hu- man guilt and a future state ; -by skepticism concern- ing them ; or by a knowledge that guilt has been expi- ated and punishment sustained on our behalf . It may not be improper to illustrate and confirm this ...
... ignorance respecting hu- man guilt and a future state ; -by skepticism concern- ing them ; or by a knowledge that guilt has been expi- ated and punishment sustained on our behalf . It may not be improper to illustrate and confirm this ...
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... ignorance of the remainder . One single incorrect idea , whether it be respecting the supposed indiscrimi- nate ... ignorant of Christ , yet conscious of a future retribution , may nevertheless die in unaffected peace ; for though the ...
... ignorance of the remainder . One single incorrect idea , whether it be respecting the supposed indiscrimi- nate ... ignorant of Christ , yet conscious of a future retribution , may nevertheless die in unaffected peace ; for though the ...
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... ignorant or unbe- lieving respecting some important points revealed in the Gospel , it will follow , that amidst all his presumed light and information he is but a heathen with the name of a Christian , and may therefore be but too ...
... ignorant or unbe- lieving respecting some important points revealed in the Gospel , it will follow , that amidst all his presumed light and information he is but a heathen with the name of a Christian , and may therefore be but too ...
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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 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 51 - And if by grace, then is it no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace. But if it be of works, then it is no more grace: otherwise work is no more work.
Page 202 - 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 218 - 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 42 - 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 end. Amen.
Page 313 - Christian life; remembering always that baptism doth represent unto us our profession; which is, to follow the example of our Saviour Christ, and to be made like unto him; that as he died and rose again for us; so should we, who are baptized, die from sin, and rise again unto righteousness, continually mortifying all our evil and corrupt affections, and daily proceeding in all virtue and godliness of living.
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 341 - 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.
Page 22 - To examine themselves, whether they repent them truly of their former sins, stedfastly purposing to lead a new life; have a lively faith in God's mercy through Christ, with a thankful remembrance of his death; and be in charity with all men.