Essays on the Most Important Subjects in ReligionL. B. Seeley, 1822 - 300 pages |
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... suppose , that if a being of entire impartiality , of a sound mind , and a holy disposition , should be shewn the two companies , of those who have received , and those who have rejected , the Scriptures ; and should compare the ...
... suppose , that if a being of entire impartiality , of a sound mind , and a holy disposition , should be shewn the two companies , of those who have received , and those who have rejected , the Scriptures ; and should compare the ...
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... suppose to be rather taken for granted , than made known , by revelation . But the term is ambiguous : for the word natural includes the propensities of our hearts , as well as the powers of our un- derstandings ; and the same truths ...
... suppose to be rather taken for granted , than made known , by revelation . But the term is ambiguous : for the word natural includes the propensities of our hearts , as well as the powers of our un- derstandings ; and the same truths ...
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... suppose that the only wise God hath given a revelation to man , confirmed by miracles and pro- phecies , and established in the world by the labours and suf- ferings of his servants , and the crucifixion of his well - beloved Son ; and ...
... suppose that the only wise God hath given a revelation to man , confirmed by miracles and pro- phecies , and established in the world by the labours and suf- ferings of his servants , and the crucifixion of his well - beloved Son ; and ...
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... suppose the apostles would have spoken , if they had possessed the advantage of modern improvements : a supposition just as wise , as to attempt to improve the light of the sun , by modern discoveries in astronomy ! In short , every ...
... suppose the apostles would have spoken , if they had possessed the advantage of modern improvements : a supposition just as wise , as to attempt to improve the light of the sun , by modern discoveries in astronomy ! In short , every ...
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... suppose him lenient to such things as they indulge and excuse : they will be sure to arrange their plan in such a manner , as to conclude them- selves the object of his complacency , and entitled to his fa vour ; or at least not ...
... suppose him lenient to such things as they indulge and excuse : they will be sure to arrange their plan in such a manner , as to conclude them- selves the object of his complacency , and entitled to his fa vour ; or at least not ...
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Page 117 - ... far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come. And hath put all things under his feet : and gave him to be the head over all things, to the church, which is his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all...
Page 143 - And the LORD thy God will circumcise thine heart, and the heart of thy seed, to love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, that thou mayest live.
Page 79 - He that believeth on the Son of God hath the witness in himself: he that believeth not God hath made him a liar, because he believeth not the record that God gave of his Son.
Page 65 - He alone, free among the dead, having power to lay down His life, and power to take it again...
Page 150 - But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit; for the spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God. For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him ? even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the spirit of God.
Page 281 - For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell : neither wilt thou suffer thy holy one to see corruption.
Page 156 - The Lord bless thee, and keep thee : the Lord make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee : the Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.
Page 167 - ... that ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God...
Page 72 - Ye therefore, beloved, seeing ye know these things before, beware lest ye also, being led away with the error of the wicked, fall from your own stedfastness. 18. But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen.
Page 286 - So shall it be at the end of the world : the angels shall come forth, and sever the wicked from among the just, and shall cast them into the furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth.