The Monthly Repository of Theology and General LiteratureSherwood, Gilbert, and Piper, 1829 - Liberalism (Religion) |
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Though invested with the authority of superintendence , ” he disclaims “ dominion over the faith or arbitrary control over the conduct ” of the clergy of his diocese ; and , after a solemn , affectionate appeal to their consciences on ...
Though invested with the authority of superintendence , ” he disclaims “ dominion over the faith or arbitrary control over the conduct ” of the clergy of his diocese ; and , after a solemn , affectionate appeal to their consciences on ...
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... principle within must be formed by the inculcation of a purer and better taste , by some idea of virtuous enjoyment , by the instructions of a practical religion , by a living faith , and not an abstract and metaphysical theology .
... principle within must be formed by the inculcation of a purer and better taste , by some idea of virtuous enjoyment , by the instructions of a practical religion , by a living faith , and not an abstract and metaphysical theology .
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The doctrines of predestination and election , of justification by faith , and others equally abstruse , are totally unfit for the ignorant , by their liability to abuse . This danger is increased by the constant tendency to excess of ...
The doctrines of predestination and election , of justification by faith , and others equally abstruse , are totally unfit for the ignorant , by their liability to abuse . This danger is increased by the constant tendency to excess of ...
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... which we are accustomed from our infancy in the periodical prints of the day , gradually unhinge our faith in all such communications ; and what we are every day accustomed to see , we cease in time to regard with due abhorrence .
... which we are accustomed from our infancy in the periodical prints of the day , gradually unhinge our faith in all such communications ; and what we are every day accustomed to see , we cease in time to regard with due abhorrence .
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Christ will reads , “ He who professes faith in me come again at the last day , and at his shall be admitted to the privileges of the awakening summons the numerous dead Christian community ; he who does not of every country , clime ...
Christ will reads , “ He who professes faith in me come again at the last day , and at his shall be admitted to the privileges of the awakening summons the numerous dead Christian community ; he who does not of every country , clime ...
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Page 296 - Then said Jesus unto His disciples, If any man will come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me.
Page 532 - The Church hath power to decree Rites or Ceremonies, and authority in Controversies of Faith: And yet it is not lawful for the Church to ordain any thing that is contrary to God's Word written, neither may it so expound one place of Scripture, that it be repugnant to another.
Page 575 - Peace be to the brethren, and love with faith, from God the Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ. 24 Grace be with all them that love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity.
Page 631 - Hath not a Jew eyes? Hath not a Jew hands, organs, dimensions, senses, affections, passions? Fed with the same food, hurt with the same weapons, subject to the same diseases, healed by the same means, warmed and cooled by the same winter and summer as a Christian is? If you prick us, do we not bleed? If you tickle us, do we not laugh? If you poison us, do we not die? And if you wrong us, shall we not revenge?
Page 478 - Nor do not saw the air too much with your hand, thus ; but use all gently, for in the very torrent, tempest, and (as I may say) whirlwind of your passion, you must acquire and beget a temperance that may give it smoothness.
Page 397 - Till I come, give attendance to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine. 14 Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery.
Page 281 - Attempts whatever, which shall be made against his Person, Crown, or Dignity; and I will do my utmost Endeavour to disclose and make known to His Majesty, His Heirs and Successors, all Treasons and traitorous Conspiracies which may be formed against...
Page 642 - And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God. For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified.
Page 594 - We are accounted righteous before God, only for the merit of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ by Faith, and not for our own works or deservings.
Page 8 - But this I confess unto thee, that after the way which they call heresy, so worship I the God of my fathers...