FROM THE REV. ALBERT BARNES, IN NAT. PREACHER. REVIVALS OF RELIGION IN CITIES AND LARGE TOWNS. The Theory of Revivals. Isa. 45: 8. Drop down, ye heavens, from above, and let the skies pour down righteousness: let the earth open, and let them bring forth salvation, and let righteousness spring up together. Vindication of Revivals and their Influence on this Country. Isa. 45: 8. The Influence of Revivals in Cities and Large Towns. Luke 24: 47. And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, BEGINNING AT JE RUSALEM. The Desirableness of Revivals. Hab. 3: 2. O LORD, revive thy work in the midst of the years, in the midst of the years make known; in wrath remember mercy. The Hinderances to Revivals in Cities and Large Towns. Luke 19: 41, 42. And when he was come near he beheld the city and wept over it, saying, If thou hadst known, even thou, at least in this thy day, the things which belong to thy peace. Mat. 23: 37. O Jerusalem! Jerusalem! thou that killest the prophets, and stonest them which are sent unto thee, how often would I have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, and ye would not. The Duties of Christians in Regard to Revivals there. Acts 17: 16. Now while Paul waited for them at Athens, his spirit was stirred within him when he saw the city wholly given to idolatry. Atheistical Objections and Schemes of Christianity Ps. 14: 1. Ps. 14: 1. THE ATTRIBUTES OF GOD. Eternity and Immutability Omnipresence and Omniscience Benevolence as Exhibited by Revelation Justice Truth Mercy Ps. 102: 24,127. Ps. 139: 1, 12. of 1 John 4: 8. 1 John 4: 8. Deut. 32: 4. Ps. 117: 2. Ps. 103: 8. 1 Tim. 1: 17. Wisdom Air-Starry and Supreme Heavens Holy Angels-their Rank-Attributes and Employments. Fallen Angels Gen. 1: 1. Col. 1: 16. Jude 6. Man-his Body-Soul Soul not a chain of Ideas and Exer cises Gen. 1: 26, 27. Gen. 2: 7. Gen. 2: 7. 1 Cor. 10: 31. Gen. 2: 15-17. . Gen. 3: 1-6. Gen. 3: 14-19. Its Universality; proved from Reve- Rom. 5: 12. Jer. 8: 9. Eccl. 8: 2. Rom. 5: 20. Rom. 3: 20. DOCTRINES PECULIAR TO THE MEDIATORIAL SYSTEM. THE CHARACTER OF JESUS CHRIST THE MEDIATOR. He is the True and Perfect God. the Worship of God Rom. 8: 3, 4. The Deity of Christ the only Ground of) Consistency in the Scheme of Redemption The Jews otherwise not chargeable with Guilt in his Death Nor can the Prophets and Apostles be vindicated from the Sin of leading men into Idolatry. Objections answered Objections to the Doctrines of Unitarians 1 Cor. 3: 20. Objections to their Manner of conducting the Controversy 1 Cor. 3: 20. Jesus Christ is also Man The Covenant under which Christ acted; Rom. 8: 3. that of Redemption Isa. 53: 10. His Preaching by his Apostles. The Fact that they preached the Gospel of The Necessity of their preaching it The things which they preached The Consequences of their Preaching John 7: 46. Mark 16: 15, 16, 20. Mark 16: 15, 16, 20. CHRIST'S PRIESTLY OFFICE. Origin, Office and Character of a Priest Ps. 110: 4. Proofs of the Priesthood of Christ } His Character as a Priest. His Holiness. In what it was exemplified: In his Piety In his performance of the duties which he owed mankind In his Self Government. The Importance of his Holiness: To the Distinction of his Character To give the necessary efficacy to his sufferings To his setting an example of right Heb. 7: 26. Heb. 7: 26. Heb. 7: 26. 1 John 2: 5. Rom. 3:24-26. |