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Page 11
And thus I have done with the first thing I propounded to speak to ; namely , the
evidence which our Saviour here gives of his being the true Messias . · First , The
many and great miracles which he wrought , prove that he came from God .
And thus I have done with the first thing I propounded to speak to ; namely , the
evidence which our Saviour here gives of his being the true Messias . · First , The
many and great miracles which he wrought , prove that he came from God .
Page 15
I begin , First , With those prejudices which the world had against our Saviour and
his religion at their first ap . pearance . Both Jews and Gentiles were offended at
him and his doctrine ; but not both upon the fame account . They both took ...
I begin , First , With those prejudices which the world had against our Saviour and
his religion at their first ap . pearance . Both Jews and Gentiles were offended at
him and his doctrine ; but not both upon the fame account . They both took ...
Page 49
So that you see that the Christian religion had a very great power and efficacy
upon the lives and manners of men when it first appeared in the world . And the
true spirit and genius of any religion , the force of any institution , is best seen in
the ...
So that you see that the Christian religion had a very great power and efficacy
upon the lives and manners of men when it first appeared in the world . And the
true spirit and genius of any religion , the force of any institution , is best seen in
the ...
Page 149
But to proceed in my argument ; here is a plaire reason why this extraordinary
aslistance should be granted to the Apostles at first ; and another reatfon as plain
, why it should not be continued afterwards . It was reasonable , and in some ...
But to proceed in my argument ; here is a plaire reason why this extraordinary
aslistance should be granted to the Apostles at first ; and another reatfon as plain
, why it should not be continued afterwards . It was reasonable , and in some ...
Page 162
Let us consider , that the greateft difficulties are at first ; it is but making one
manful onset , and Sustaining the first brunt , and the difficulties will a . bate and
grow less , and our strength will every day increase and grow more . The gate is
ftrait ...
Let us consider , that the greateft difficulties are at first ; it is but making one
manful onset , and Sustaining the first brunt , and the difficulties will a . bate and
grow less , and our strength will every day increase and grow more . The gate is
ftrait ...
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Page 409 - In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him. Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins.
Page 91 - For if after they have escaped the pollutions of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, they are again entangled therein, and overcome, the latter end is worse with them than the beginning. For it had been better for them not to have known the way of righteousness, than, after they have known it, to turn from the holy commandment delivered unto them.
Page 322 - I the Lord search the heart and try the reins, even to give every man according to his ways and according to the fruit of his doings.
Page 11 - Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world, rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which He hath promised to them that love Him?
Page 121 - Wherefore lift up the hands which hang down, and the feeble knees; And make straight paths for your feet, lest that which is lame be turned out of the way; but let it rather be healed.
Page 76 - But not as the offence, so also is the free gift. For if through the offence of one many be dead, much more the grace of God, and the gift by grace, which is by one man, Jesus Christ, hath abounded unto many.
Page 304 - Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God : for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man : but every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed.
Page 77 - For if by one man's offence death reigned by one; much more they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ...
Page 374 - I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made : marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.
Page 175 - Who will render to every man according to his deeds: To them who by patient continuance in well doing seek for glory and honour and immortality, eternal life: But unto them that are contentious, and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, indignation and wrath, Tribulation and anguish, upon every soul of man that doeth evil...
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| Title | The Works of the Most Reverend Dr. John Tillotson, Volume 6 The Works of the Most Reverend Dr. John Tillotson, John Tillotson |
| Author | John Tillotson |
| Publisher | G. Hamilton, 1748 |
| Original from | the University of Michigan |
| Digitized | 13 Jun 2007 |
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