The Works of Nathanael Emmons, D.D.: With a Memoir of His Life [written by Himself], Volume 4Crocker & Brewster, 1842 - Sermons |
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... deny that it implies any absurdity to suppose that a thing may begin to exist without a cause . And hence they conclude it is impossible to prove that every thing which begins to exist must have a cause . Mr. Hume says a cause is ...
... deny that it implies any absurdity to suppose that a thing may begin to exist without a cause . And hence they conclude it is impossible to prove that every thing which begins to exist must have a cause . Mr. Hume says a cause is ...
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... deny that the world is capable of having had a cause . And if this be true , then it is certain to a demonstration , that there was some cause which actually produced it . That is demonstrably false which can- not be conceived to be ...
... deny that the world is capable of having had a cause . And if this be true , then it is certain to a demonstration , that there was some cause which actually produced it . That is demonstrably false which can- not be conceived to be ...
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... deny the being and perfections of the first and supreme Cause , who has impressed his own great and amiable ... denial of the Deity , to turn from their dangerous folly , and employ their noble powers to the better purpose of pursuing ...
... deny the being and perfections of the first and supreme Cause , who has impressed his own great and amiable ... denial of the Deity , to turn from their dangerous folly , and employ their noble powers to the better purpose of pursuing ...
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... . This shows the stupidity and absurdity of those who deny the inspiration and authority of the sacred scriptures , merely because they cannot see any need of a divine revelation . 4. If there be a God who is possessed of 26 SERMON I.
... . This shows the stupidity and absurdity of those who deny the inspiration and authority of the sacred scriptures , merely because they cannot see any need of a divine revelation . 4. If there be a God who is possessed of 26 SERMON I.
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... deny the divinity of the scrip- tures , in order to get rid of their disagreeable doctrines . No man would wish to disbelieve and discard the holy scriptures , if they contained nothing disagreeable to his heart . But many who read the ...
... deny the divinity of the scrip- tures , in order to get rid of their disagreeable doctrines . No man would wish to disbelieve and discard the holy scriptures , if they contained nothing disagreeable to his heart . But many who read the ...
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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.