Reason, Faith and Authority in Christianity: Being the Paddock Lectures for 1901-02T. Whittaker, 1902 - 272 pages |
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... principles compressed into sentences in the text . I have also introduced in the Lectures , and especially in the notes , extracts from masters of style and luminous thinking , to call the attention of the younger generation of the ...
... principles compressed into sentences in the text . I have also introduced in the Lectures , and especially in the notes , extracts from masters of style and luminous thinking , to call the attention of the younger generation of the ...
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... principle which is destined to a wider recognition than has ever been accorded to it in the past . The appeal of Christianity is to every moral and spiritual faculty of our nature . Its ac- ceptance is by our whole personality , and the ...
... principle which is destined to a wider recognition than has ever been accorded to it in the past . The appeal of Christianity is to every moral and spiritual faculty of our nature . Its ac- ceptance is by our whole personality , and the ...
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... principle is of su- preme importance in the study of theology and phi- losophy . We speak of theology and philosophy as separate fields of thought , but from a higher point of view theology is philosophical and philosophy is theo ...
... principle is of su- preme importance in the study of theology and phi- losophy . We speak of theology and philosophy as separate fields of thought , but from a higher point of view theology is philosophical and philosophy is theo ...
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... principles . Resolve to believe nothing , and you must prove your proofs and analyze your elements , sinking farther and farther , and finding in the lowest depth a lower deep , till you come to the broad bosom of scepticism . " These ...
... principles . Resolve to believe nothing , and you must prove your proofs and analyze your elements , sinking farther and farther , and finding in the lowest depth a lower deep , till you come to the broad bosom of scepticism . " These ...
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... principles and facts , and these are verified by the results in the buildings we erect upon them . Conviction is the combined judgment of all of our faculties in believing where there are good reasons for believing . Reason , in the ...
... principles and facts , and these are verified by the results in the buildings we erect upon them . Conviction is the combined judgment of all of our faculties in believing where there are good reasons for believing . Reason , in the ...
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Page 203 - Son of God, Begotten of His Father before all worlds, God of God, Light of Light, Very God of very God, Begotten, not made, Being of one substance with the Father, By whom all things were made...
Page 40 - Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them, for God hath showed it unto them. For the invisible things of him, from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his Eternal Power and God-head, so that they are without excuse...
Page 256 - Not a victory is gained, not a deed of faithfulness or courage is done, except upon a maybe ; not a service, not a sally of generosity, not a scientific exploration or experiment or textbook, that may not be a mistake. It is only by risking our persons from one hour to another that we live at all. And often enough our faith beforehand in an uncertified result is the only thing that makes the result come true.
Page 91 - Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world: For I was an hungered and ye gave me meat; I was thirsty and ye gave me drink; I was a stranger and ye took me in ; naked and ye clothed me ; I was sick and ye visited me ; I was in prison and ye came unto me.
Page 144 - ... having the testimony of a good conscience; in the communion of the catholic Church ; in the confidence of a certain faith ; in the comfort of a reasonable, religious, and holy hope ; in favour with thee our God, and in perfect charity with the world.
Page 46 - An isoscele deficient in the base. What lacks, then, of perfection fit for God But just the instance which this tale supplies Of love without a limit? So is strength, So is intelligence; let love be so, Unlimited in its self-sacrifice, Then is the tale true and God shows complete.
Page 75 - Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not commit adultery: But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.
Page 16 - But and if ye suffer for righteousness' sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled ; but sanctify the Lord God in your hearts : and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear...
Page 262 - Positively the principle may be expressed: In matters of the intellect, follow your reason as far as it will take you, without regard to any other consideration. And negatively in matters of the intellect do not pretend that conclusions are certain which are not demonstrated or demonstrable.
Page 39 - For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness ; because that which may be known of God is manifest in them, for God hath shewed it unto them.