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THE RIGHT OF PRIVATE JUDGMENT IN RELIGION . THESE WERE MORE
NOBLE THAN THOSE IN THESSALONICA , IN THAT THEY RECEIVED THE
WORD WITH ALL READINESS OF MIND , AND SEARCHED THE SCRIPTURES
DAILY ...
THE RIGHT OF PRIVATE JUDGMENT IN RELIGION . THESE WERE MORE
NOBLE THAN THOSE IN THESSALONICA , IN THAT THEY RECEIVED THE
WORD WITH ALL READINESS OF MIND , AND SEARCHED THE SCRIPTURES
DAILY ...
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If there be a God , then all his reasonable creatures are bound to be religious .
The natural and moral attributes of the Deity are the primary ground of all
religious duties and affections . And so long as God continues to possess
supreme power ...
If there be a God , then all his reasonable creatures are bound to be religious .
The natural and moral attributes of the Deity are the primary ground of all
religious duties and affections . And so long as God continues to possess
supreme power ...
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THE RIGHT OF PRIVATE JUDGMENT IN RELIGION . THESE were more poble
than those in Thessalonica , in that they received the word with all readiness of
mind , and searched the scriptures daily , whether those things were so .
THE RIGHT OF PRIVATE JUDGMENT IN RELIGION . THESE were more poble
than those in Thessalonica , in that they received the word with all readiness of
mind , and searched the scriptures daily , whether those things were so .
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We may therefore justly draw this general conclusion from it : That men ought to
exercise the right of private judgment in forming their religious sentiments . I shall
first show what it is to exercise the right of private judgment ; and then show that ...
We may therefore justly draw this general conclusion from it : That men ought to
exercise the right of private judgment in forming their religious sentiments . I shall
first show what it is to exercise the right of private judgment ; and then show that ...
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ing our religious opinions . When we come to think seriously and accurately upon
a subject which others have treated with great confidence , we may find good
reasons to differ from them in opinion . They may have overlooked , and we may
...
ing our religious opinions . When we come to think seriously and accurately upon
a subject which others have treated with great confidence , we may find good
reasons to differ from them in opinion . They may have overlooked , and we may
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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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