The Religious World Displayed: Or, A View of the Four Grand Systems of Religion, Judaism, Paganism, Christianity, and Mohammedism, and of the Various Existing Denominations, Sects, and Parties in the Christian World : to which is Subjoined a View of Deism and Atheism, Volume 3Moses Thomas, 1818 - Deism |
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... gospel to direct , and the spirit of God to guide them , the office of magistracy was not only unnecessary , but an unlawful en- croachment on their spiritual liberty ; —that the dis- tinctions occasioned by birth , or rank , or wealth ...
... gospel to direct , and the spirit of God to guide them , the office of magistracy was not only unnecessary , but an unlawful en- croachment on their spiritual liberty ; —that the dis- tinctions occasioned by birth , or rank , or wealth ...
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... gospel . So , when the Ethiopian eunuch asked the evangelist Philip , " What doth hinder me to be baptised ? " he answered , " If thou be- lievest with all thine heart , thou mayest . " - " They that gladly received the word were ...
... gospel . So , when the Ethiopian eunuch asked the evangelist Philip , " What doth hinder me to be baptised ? " he answered , " If thou be- lievest with all thine heart , thou mayest . " - " They that gladly received the word were ...
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... gospel of Jesus is in a testimony ; † to which the mind of the baptised is therefore na- turally led , while spectators are to consider him as professing his faith in the gospel , and his sub- jection to the Redeemer . They would say ...
... gospel of Jesus is in a testimony ; † to which the mind of the baptised is therefore na- turally led , while spectators are to consider him as professing his faith in the gospel , and his sub- jection to the Redeemer . They would say ...
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... gospel , which they ap- ply to differences between individuals ; and if any man is guilty of scandalous immorality , or perse- veres in any line of conduct inconsistent with the Christian profession , he is excluded from the bro ...
... gospel , which they ap- ply to differences between individuals ; and if any man is guilty of scandalous immorality , or perse- veres in any line of conduct inconsistent with the Christian profession , he is excluded from the bro ...
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... gospel in heathen lands ; and should they be equal- ly gifted with patient endurance and perseverance , they may , in time , become much more successful than them , by the exertions which they are now making in translating the ...
... gospel in heathen lands ; and should they be equal- ly gifted with patient endurance and perseverance , they may , in time , become much more successful than them , by the exertions which they are now making in translating the ...
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Page 500 - It is true that a little philosophy inclineth man's mind to atheism, but depth in philosophy bringeth men's minds about to religion. For, while the mind of man looketh upon second causes scattered, it may sometimes rest in them and go no further, but, when it beholdeth the chain of them confederate and linked together, it must needs fly to Providence and Deity.
Page 111 - And because ye are sons, God sent forth the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, Abba, Father.
Page 478 - Because half a dozen grasshoppers under a fern make the field ring with their importunate chink, whilst thousands of great cattle, reposed beneath the shadow of the British oak, chew the cud and are silent, pray do not imagine, that those who make the noise are the only inhabitants of the field...
Page 375 - Then in the full sense of the words (Rev. xi. 15.) " shall the kingdoms of this world become the kingdoms of our Lord and of his Christ, and he shall reign for ever and ever.
Page 135 - Such a society is no other than "a company of men having the form and seeking the power of Godliness, united in order to pray together, to receive the word of exhortation, and to watch over one another in love, that they may help each other to work out their salvation.
Page 119 - It is expected of all who desire to continue in these societies that they should continue to evidence their desire of salvation: Thirdly, by attending upon all the ordinances of God. Such are the public worship of God; the ministry of the Word, either read or expounded; the Supper of the Lord; family and private prayer; searching the Scriptures; and fasting, or abstinence.
Page 114 - Herein is our love made perfect, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment: because as he is, so are we in this world.
Page 422 - It is all old wives' fables to talk of the change of the Sabbath from the seventh to the first day.
Page 201 - I protest before God and your lordships, that I profess and allow with my heart the true religion presently professed within this realm, and authorised by the laws thereof ; I shall abide thereat, and defend the same to my life's end, renouncing the Roman religion called papistry.
Page 419 - Refrain from these men, and let them alone : for if this counsel or this work be of men, it will come to nought : but if it be of God, ye cannot overthrow it : lest haply ye be found even to fight against God.