Theology Explained and Defended: In a Series of Sermons, Volume 2S. Converse, 1823 - 668 pages |
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... virtue , and in power also ; for the increase of knowledge is in itself the increase of power . Such a being can- not possibly , therefore , be the Jesus Christ , who is the same yester- day , to - day , and for ever . At the same time ...
... virtue , and in power also ; for the increase of knowledge is in itself the increase of power . Such a being can- not possibly , therefore , be the Jesus Christ , who is the same yester- day , to - day , and for ever . At the same time ...
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... virtue , throughout four thou sand years , must have risen to so transcendent a height of intellect- ual and moral attainments , as , if it were not entirely changed in its whole character , must have excited the attention , the ...
... virtue , throughout four thou sand years , must have risen to so transcendent a height of intellect- ual and moral attainments , as , if it were not entirely changed in its whole character , must have excited the attention , the ...
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... virtue , dignity , and glory . To all these he allots the respective parts , which they are qualified to act in the boundless system of good , which his wisdom contrived , and his power has begun to execute ; furnishes them with the ...
... virtue , dignity , and glory . To all these he allots the respective parts , which they are qualified to act in the boundless system of good , which his wisdom contrived , and his power has begun to execute ; furnishes them with the ...
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... virtue , or made happy . But how different is the usual conduct , and the prevailing char- acter of Man ! All men sigh to be rich ; and none are contented with humble circumstances . All men pant to be great ; and none are satisfied ...
... virtue , or made happy . But how different is the usual conduct , and the prevailing char- acter of Man ! All men sigh to be rich ; and none are contented with humble circumstances . All men pant to be great ; and none are satisfied ...
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... Virtue or Moral Excellence . Nor is the Christian system substantially different in the New Testament from what it is in the Old . By the Christian system I in- tend the system of doctrines and duties , by means of which apostate ...
... Virtue or Moral Excellence . Nor is the Christian system substantially different in the New Testament from what it is in the Old . By the Christian system I in- tend the system of doctrines and duties , by means of which apostate ...
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Page 326 - And they stoned Stephen, calling upon God, and saying, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit. And he kneeled down, and cried with a loud voice, Lord, lay not this sin to their charge.
Page 82 - ... how shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation; which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed unto us by them that heard him...
Page 48 - And the vision of all is become unto you as the words of a book that is sealed, Which men deliver to one that is learned, Saying, Read this, I pray thee: And he saith, I cannot; for it is sealed: And the book is delivered to him that is not learned, Saying, Read this, I pray thee : And he saith, I am not learned.
Page 164 - And he said unto them, Go ye, and tell that fox, Behold, I cast out devils, and I do cures to-day and to-morrow, and the third day I shall be perfected.
Page 92 - Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellow-citizens with the saints, and of the household of God ; and are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone; in whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord: in whom ye also are builded together for an habitation of God through the Spirit.
Page 150 - So also Christ glorified not Himself to be made an high priest; but He that said unto Him, Thou art My Son, to-day have I begotten Thee.
Page 71 - Christ, and to make all men see what is the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the world hath been hid in God, who created all things by Jesus Christ, to the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly places might be known, by the church, the manifold wisdom of God, according to the eternal purpose which he purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord ; in whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of him.
Page 14 - Then said Jesus unto them, When ye have lifted up the Son of man, then shall ye know that I am he, and that I do nothing of myself; but as my Father hath taught me, I speak these things.
Page 343 - Christ; according as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love ; having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will, to the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the Beloved...
Page 519 - Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you, that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints.