Conversations on the Evidences of Christianity: In which the Leading Arguments of the Best Authors are Arranged, Developed, and Connected with Each OtherCarter, Hendee, & Company, 1832 - 274 pages |
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... apostles and evangelists were admitted into this canon ; and this epistle having no name attached to it , those who lived in Italy might reasonably doubt , when the Christians in the East , who had received it from their fathers as the ...
... apostles and evangelists were admitted into this canon ; and this epistle having no name attached to it , those who lived in Italy might reasonably doubt , when the Christians in the East , who had received it from their fathers as the ...
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... apostle's epis- tles unquoted , viz . the Epistle to Philemon ; which , from its brevity and private nature , was not at all likely to be quoted in the subjects on which he wrote . He quotes also the Epistle of St. James , the 1st of St ...
... apostle's epis- tles unquoted , viz . the Epistle to Philemon ; which , from its brevity and private nature , was not at all likely to be quoted in the subjects on which he wrote . He quotes also the Epistle of St. James , the 1st of St ...
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... apostle and evangelist . Edward . This brings us to the age succeeding that assigned to the writers themselves ; so that little more testimony can be needed . Mr. B. There is additional evidence , but it is not ne- cessary for what I ...
... apostle and evangelist . Edward . This brings us to the age succeeding that assigned to the writers themselves ; so that little more testimony can be needed . Mr. B. There is additional evidence , but it is not ne- cessary for what I ...
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... Apostles , the Epistle to the Romans , both the Epistles to the Corin- thians , the Epistles to the Galatians , Ephesians , He- brews , the Second Epistle to Timothy , and the First Epistle of St. Peter ; four quote the Gospel of St ...
... Apostles , the Epistle to the Romans , both the Epistles to the Corin- thians , the Epistles to the Galatians , Ephesians , He- brews , the Second Epistle to Timothy , and the First Epistle of St. Peter ; four quote the Gospel of St ...
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... apostles , it must have been made within a very short pe- riod after their deaths . The account given in our copies of the woman taken in adultery , is not to be found in it ; but in all other respects , it bears the most striking testi ...
... apostles , it must have been made within a very short pe- riod after their deaths . The account given in our copies of the woman taken in adultery , is not to be found in it ; but in all other respects , it bears the most striking testi ...
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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.