The Works of Nathanael Emmons: With a Memoir of His Life, Volume 4Crocker and Brewster, 1842 - Theology |
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... tion of antecedent and consequent to each other , but not the relation of cause and effect . The motion of those who walk before is no cause of the motion of those who walk behind ; or in other words , the antecedents do not bear the ...
... tion of antecedent and consequent to each other , but not the relation of cause and effect . The motion of those who walk before is no cause of the motion of those who walk behind ; or in other words , the antecedents do not bear the ...
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... tion . And this gives us the highest possible idea of the im- mensity of the divine presence . 4. The maker and governor of the world must be a being of boundless knowledge . He must necessarily know himself , and be intuitively ...
... tion . And this gives us the highest possible idea of the im- mensity of the divine presence . 4. The maker and governor of the world must be a being of boundless knowledge . He must necessarily know himself , and be intuitively ...
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... tion of the moral rectitude of his Maker . Besides , the whole world bears innumerable marks of the divine goodness . It is every way adapted to satisfy the reasonable desires of all rea- sonable creatures . And the more the works of ...
... tion of the moral rectitude of his Maker . Besides , the whole world bears innumerable marks of the divine goodness . It is every way adapted to satisfy the reasonable desires of all rea- sonable creatures . And the more the works of ...
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... tion to obey him , and at the same time gives them just ground to expect that he will finally call them to an account for all their actions , and treat them according to their respective char- acters , by rewarding the righteous and ...
... tion to obey him , and at the same time gives them just ground to expect that he will finally call them to an account for all their actions , and treat them according to their respective char- acters , by rewarding the righteous and ...
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... tion , or the opinion of others , which directly tends to lead them insensibly into error . But if they would exercise their own private judgment in forming their religious sentiments , they would generally judge right ; and of course ...
... tion , or the opinion of others , which directly tends to lead them insensibly into error . But if they would exercise their own private judgment in forming their religious sentiments , they would generally judge right ; and of course ...
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The Works of Nathanael Emmons: With a Memoir of His Life, Volume 2 Nathanael Emmons,Jacob Ide No preview available - 2016 |
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Page 443 - Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against .principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
Page 51 - But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins, (then saith He to the sick of the palsy,) Arise, take up thy bed, and go unto thine house.
Page 79 - But I certify you, brethren, that the gospel which was preached of me is not after man. For I neither received it of man, neither was I taught it, but by the revelation of Jesus Christ.
Page 420 - And when he had spoken these things, while they beheld, he was taken up; and a cloud received him out of their sight. And while they looked steadfastly toward heaven as he went up, behold, two men stood by them in white apparel; which also said, Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven ? This same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so -come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven.
Page 66 - Pilate, saying: Sir, we remember that that Deceiver said, while He was yet alive, After three days I will rise again. Command therefore that the sepulchre be made sure until the third day, lest His disciples come by night and steal Him away, and say unto the peopie, He is risen from the dead : so the last error shall be worse than the first.
Page 418 - For if the word spoken by angels was steadfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompence of reward, how shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation...
Page 99 - Which of you convinceth me of sin ?. And if I say the truth, why do ye not believe me ? He that is of God heareth God's words : ye therefore hear them not, because ye are not of God.
Page 243 - For if God spared not the angels that sinned, but cast them down to hell, and delivered them into chains of darkness, to be reserved unto judgment...
Page 52 - Israel, if we this day be examined of the good deed done to the impotent man, by what means he is made whole, be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, even by him doth this man stand here before you whole.
Page 428 - And he answered, Fear not: for they that be with us are more than they that be with them. And Elisha prayed, and said, LORD, I pray thee, open his eyes, that he may see. And the LORD opened the eyes of the young man; and he saw: and, behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire round about Elisha.