The Christian Ambassador, Volume 7Richard Davies, 1869 - Theology |
From inside the book
Results 1-5 of 24
Page 6
... distinction made between the truth and importance of a dogma , in relation to the essential character and integrity of a system of belief , and any measures that may be adopted in its establishment or defence . The former may be all ...
... distinction made between the truth and importance of a dogma , in relation to the essential character and integrity of a system of belief , and any measures that may be adopted in its establishment or defence . The former may be all ...
Page 7
... distinction . This distinction must not be resolved into a difference of attribute or determination , for all the attributes of the Godhead are affirmed of Father , Son , and Spirit respectively ; neither must it be resolved into an ...
... distinction . This distinction must not be resolved into a difference of attribute or determination , for all the attributes of the Godhead are affirmed of Father , Son , and Spirit respectively ; neither must it be resolved into an ...
Page 8
... distinction , but denotes nothing respecting its nature or mode . The objection that the doctrine of the Trinity is contrary to reason , proceeds upon a similar misun- derstanding or misinterpretation . It is frequently asked how one ...
... distinction , but denotes nothing respecting its nature or mode . The objection that the doctrine of the Trinity is contrary to reason , proceeds upon a similar misun- derstanding or misinterpretation . It is frequently asked how one ...
Page 10
... distinctions in the God- head . Space and duration as modes of the infinite , certain laws of human thought , and ... distinction , and this , as a fact revealed , we may apprehend ; but it is certainly beyond our province to apply ...
... distinctions in the God- head . Space and duration as modes of the infinite , certain laws of human thought , and ... distinction , and this , as a fact revealed , we may apprehend ; but it is certainly beyond our province to apply ...
Page 11
... distinction in the Divine essence . Various forms of expression are also used , and numerous operations recorded , harmonizing with this distinction by name , indeed , in one form or other , the distinction runs throughout the whole ...
... distinction in the Divine essence . Various forms of expression are also used , and numerous operations recorded , harmonizing with this distinction by name , indeed , in one form or other , the distinction runs throughout the whole ...
Other editions - View all
Common terms and phrases
accepted appear argument become believe Bible body called cause character Christ Christian Church common condition criticism death developed distinction Divine doctrine earth effect English epistle establish evidence existence expression extension fact faith Father favour fear feel give given Government ground hand heart heaven Holy human imagination important Jesus Johnson light living look Lord matter means mind ministers moral nature necessary never object once opinion original party period person position practical preaching present principles question reader reason received reference regard relation religion religious respect result rich Scripture seems sense soul speak speech spirit suppose teaching Testament theology things thought tion true truth views whole writings
Popular passages
Page 319 - We were now treading that illustrious island, which was once the luminary of the Caledonian regions, whence savage clans and roving barbarians derived the benefits of knowledge, and the blessings of religion. To. abstract the mind from all local emotion would be impossible if it were endeavoured, and would be foolish if it were possible.
Page 285 - And he received the sign of circumcision, a seal of the righteousness of the faith which he had yet being uncircumcised; that he might be the father of all them that believe, though they be not circumcised...
Page 231 - And if it seem evil unto you to serve the Lord, choose you this day whom ye will serve ; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell : but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.
Page 26 - None of them can by any means redeem his brother, nor give to God a ransom for him...
Page 73 - For a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God ; not selfwilled, not soon angry, not given to wine, no striker, not given to filthy lucre ; but a lover of hospitality, a lover of good men, sober, just, holy, temperate...
Page 117 - Thus saith the Lord of Hosts; In those days it shall come to pass, that ten men shall take hold out of all languages of the nations, even shall take hold of the skirt of him that is a Jew, saying, We will go with you: for we have heard that God is with you.
Page 79 - What though the radiance which was once so bright Be now for ever taken from my sight, Though nothing can bring back the hour Of splendour in the grass, of glory in the flower ; We will grieve not, rather find Strength in what remains behind ; In the primal sympathy Which having been must ever be ; In the soothing thoughts that spring Out of human suffering ; In the faith that looks through death, In years that bring the philosophic mind.
Page 28 - 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 288 - And when James, Cephas, and John, who seemed to be pillars, perceived the grace that was given unto me, they gave to me and Barnabas the right hands of fellowship ; that we should go unto the heathen, and they unto the circumcision.
Page 117 - Likewise, ye wives, be in subjection to your own husbands, that, if any obey not the word, they also may without the word be won by the conversation of the wives, while they behold your chaste conversation coupled with fear.