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... evil one the author of all good , and the other the author of all evil . But this is generally , and justly considered as an absurdity . The general impression on the human mind is , that the Lord is good ; and that he is disposed , in ...
... evil one the author of all good , and the other the author of all evil . But this is generally , and justly considered as an absurdity . The general impression on the human mind is , that the Lord is good ; and that he is disposed , in ...
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... evil . Selfishness is , manifestly , the governing principle in the human heart . Where then can we look for a system of holy doctrines and laws , except to the inspiration of a holy and right- eous God ? In the bible , we find a system ...
... evil . Selfishness is , manifestly , the governing principle in the human heart . Where then can we look for a system of holy doctrines and laws , except to the inspiration of a holy and right- eous God ? In the bible , we find a system ...
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... dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea , even there shall thy hand lead me , and thy right hand shall hold me . " " The eyes of the Lord are in every place , beholding the evil and the good . " 4 THE PERFECTIONS OF GOD . 25.
... dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea , even there shall thy hand lead me , and thy right hand shall hold me . " " The eyes of the Lord are in every place , beholding the evil and the good . " 4 THE PERFECTIONS OF GOD . 25.
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... evil and the good ; " yet it is the testimony of the Saviour , that " No man hath seen God at any time . " " God is a Spirit , " immaterial and immortal . He has no more connection with mate- rial substance , than the departed souls of ...
... evil and the good ; " yet it is the testimony of the Saviour , that " No man hath seen God at any time . " " God is a Spirit , " immaterial and immortal . He has no more connection with mate- rial substance , than the departed souls of ...
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... evil , would justly merit the abhorrence and detestation of all rational crea- tures . And would not such a being feel conscious of his own infinite baseness and malignity ? which would ren- der him supremely and eternally miserable ...
... evil , would justly merit the abhorrence and detestation of all rational crea- tures . And would not such a being feel conscious of his own infinite baseness and malignity ? which would ren- der him supremely and eternally miserable ...
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Page 64 - Hath not the potter power over the clay, of the same lump to make one vessel unto honour, and another unto dishonour ? What if God, willing to show his wrath, and to make his power known, endured with much long-suffering the vessels of wrath fitted to destruction ; and that he might make known the riches of his glory on the vessels of mercy, which he had afore prepared unto glory...
Page 219 - For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek : for the same Lord over all, is rich unto all that call upon him. For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord, shall be saved.
Page 243 - For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order the things that are wanting, and ordain elders in every city, as I had appointed thee : 6 If any be blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of riot or unruly.
Page 119 - For the bodies of those beasts whose blood is brought into the sanctuary by the high priest for sin, are burned without the camp. "Wherefore Jesus also, that He might sanctify the people with His own Blood, suffered without the gate.
Page 52 - 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 63 - THE LORD reigneth ; let the earth rejoice; Let the multitude of isles be glad thereof. Clouds and darkness are round about him : Righteousness and judgment are the habitation of his throne.
Page 280 - But now I have written unto you not to keep company, if any man that is called a brother be a fornicator, or covetous, or an idolater, or a railer, or a drunkard, or an extortioner ; with such an one no not to eat.
Page 242 - Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood.
Page 31 - 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 Godhead : so that they are without excuse. Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful, but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened : professing themselves to be wise, they became fools.
Page 269 - Moreover, if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone : if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother. But if he will not hear thee, then take with thee one or two more, that in the mouth of two or three witnesses, every word may be established. And if he shall neglect to hear them, tell it unto the church : but if he neglect to hear the church, let him be unto thee as an heathen man and a publican.