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Two things are absolutely necessary in order to men's acting ; one is to be able ,
and the other is to be willing . By being able is meant a natural power to act ; and
by being willing a moral power to act . Whatever God determines men shall do ...
Two things are absolutely necessary in order to men's acting ; one is to be able ,
and the other is to be willing . By being able is meant a natural power to act ; and
by being willing a moral power to act . Whatever God determines men shall do ...
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God has no occasion for sending sinners to another world in order to soften and
change their hearts ; for he is always able to work in them both to will and to do
that which is pleasing in his sight , without destroying , or even obstructing their ...
God has no occasion for sending sinners to another world in order to soften and
change their hearts ; for he is always able to work in them both to will and to do
that which is pleasing in his sight , without destroying , or even obstructing their ...
Page 359
If there be any justice or propriety in these commands , then sinners are as able
to turn from sin , to change their hearts , or to begin to be holy , as to perform any
other religious duty or common action . Besides , the sacred writers borrow ...
If there be any justice or propriety in these commands , then sinners are as able
to turn from sin , to change their hearts , or to begin to be holy , as to perform any
other religious duty or common action . Besides , the sacred writers borrow ...
Page 361
A prince may exercise permission towards his subjects , because they are able to
act without his support or assistance ; but God cannot exercise permission
towards his rational creatures , because they cannot act without his working in
them ...
A prince may exercise permission towards his subjects , because they are able to
act without his support or assistance ; but God cannot exercise permission
towards his rational creatures , because they cannot act without his working in
them ...
Page 443
He is able to prevent their being tempted above what they are able to bear , and
with every temptation to make a way for their escape . a word , let them seriously
ponder and cordially obey the solemn exhortation of the apostle upon this ...
He is able to prevent their being tempted above what they are able to bear , and
with every temptation to make a way for their escape . a word , let them seriously
ponder and cordially obey the solemn exhortation of the apostle upon this ...
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Page 441 - 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 49 - 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 77 - 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 418 - 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 416 - 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 241 - 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 50 - 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 426 - 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.
Page 64 - 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 eay unto the people, He is risen from the dead : so the last error shall be worse than the first.
Page 378 - He is the Rock, his work is perfect : for all his ways are judgment : a God of truth and without iniquity, just and right is he.
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| Title | The Works of Nathanael Emmons, D.D.: With a Memoir of His Life [written by Himself], Volume 4 The Works of Nathanael Emmons, D.D.: With a Memoir of His Life [written by Himself], Nathanael Emmons |
| Author | Nathanael Emmons |
| Editor | Jacob Ide |
| Publisher | Crocker & Brewster, 1842 |
| Original from | the New York Public Library |
| Digitized | 15 Jul 2006 |
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