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For , if it be once allowed that any thing can begin to exist and consequently
continue to exist without a cause , then the actions of men are no evidence of
their intellectual powers . And the atheist who makes this concession , has no
principle ...
For , if it be once allowed that any thing can begin to exist and consequently
continue to exist without a cause , then the actions of men are no evidence of
their intellectual powers . And the atheist who makes this concession , has no
principle ...
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The moral rectitude of the Supreme Being lays mankind under moral obligation to
obey him , and at the same time gives them just ground to expect that he will
finally call them to an account for all their actions , and treat them according to
their ...
The moral rectitude of the Supreme Being lays mankind under moral obligation to
obey him , and at the same time gives them just ground to expect that he will
finally call them to an account for all their actions , and treat them according to
their ...
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For upon this supposition , a miracle , as well as a common action , is per formed
by that power which is natural to creatures . And one exertion of mere natural
power is no more a miracle than another . Hence , there is nothing that men can
do ...
For upon this supposition , a miracle , as well as a common action , is per formed
by that power which is natural to creatures . And one exertion of mere natural
power is no more a miracle than another . Hence , there is nothing that men can
do ...
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But if there be a foundation in the nature of things for a moral distinction in the
actions of moral agents , then God may justly threaten and punish those who
deny the criminality of their own sinful conduct , by denying the immutable
distinction ...
But if there be a foundation in the nature of things for a moral distinction in the
actions of moral agents , then God may justly threaten and punish those who
deny the criminality of their own sinful conduct , by denying the immutable
distinction ...
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Besides , all nations have some penal laws , which are made to punish those
who are guilty of criminal actions . It is , therefore , impossible to account for some
words and some laws which are to be found among all nations , without
supposing ...
Besides , all nations have some penal laws , which are made to punish those
who are guilty of criminal actions . It is , therefore , impossible to account for some
words and some laws which are to be found among all nations , without
supposing ...
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Page 443 - 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 51 - 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 187 - For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in the world, and more abundantly to you-ward.
Page 79 - 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 420 - 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 418 - 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 170 - If any man teach otherwise, and consent not to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness ; he is proud, knowing nothing...
Page 99 - Which of you convinceth me of sin ?. And if I say the truth, why do ye not believe me ? He that is of God heareth God's words : ye therefore hear them not, because ye are not of God.
Page 243 - 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 536 - Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus. Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
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| Title | The Works of Nathanael Emmons: With a Memoir of His Life, Volume 4 Volume 4 of THE WORKS OF NATHANAEL EMMONS, NATHANAEL EMMONS The Works of Nathanael Emmons: With a Memoir of His Life, Nathanael Emmons |
| Author | Nathanael Emmons |
| Editor | Jacob Ide |
| Publisher | Crocker and Brewster, 1842 |
| Original from | the University of California |
| Digitized | 25 Jan 2008 |
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