 | Arminianism - 1839
...the Thirteenth Article is, " Of works done before justification." The body of the Article speaks of "works done before the grace of Christ, and the inspiration of his Spirit ; " and Mr. Forster says, that " it irrefragably follows " that " the justification of man, and his... | |
 | John Hey - Apologetics - 1822
...such a comparison it must appear, that "Works done before Justification," must mean the same with, "works done before the Grace of Christ, and the Inspiration of his Spirit." These two phrases, expressing the ratification on God's part, of our admission into Christianity, might... | |
 | Robert Adam - Religions - 1823
...them a lively faith may be as evidently known, as a tree discerned by the fruit. " 12. Of Works before Justification. — Works done before the grace of...to God ; forasmuch as they spring not of faith in the Lord Jesus Christ ; neither do they make men meet to receive grace : yea rather, for that they... | |
 | Church of England - Book of Common Prayer - 1823 - 32 pages
...gwbl a lively Faith may be as evidently known as a tree discerned by the fruit. XIII. Of Works before Justification. WORKS done before the grace of Christ,...pleasant to God, forasmuch as they spring not of faith in Jesus Christ, neither do they make men meet to receive grace, or (as the School-authors say) deserve... | |
 | Daniel Waterland - Apologetics - 1823
...However, the use I suppose to be made of it is, to conclude from it, that since the Article teaches that " works done before the grace of " Christ, and the inspiration..." to God, forasmuch as they spring not of faith in Jesus " Christ; — yea rather, for that they are not done as God Tlic famed maxim of St. Austin, that... | |
 | John Scott (A.M.) - Theology - 1824
...prepare himself, ' by his own natural strength and good works, to faith and ' calling upon God.' ' Works done before the grace of Christ, • and the...to God ; ' forasmuch as they spring not of faith in Jesus Christ : neither 6. Who teach, ' That in the true conversion of 4 man there cannot be new qualities,... | |
 | Daniel Waterland - Apologetics - 1823
...However, the use I suppose to be made of it is, to conclude from it, that since the Article leaches that " works done before the grace of " Christ, and the inspiration...pleasant " to God, forasmuch as they spring not of faith 1n Jesus " Christ; — yea rather, for that they are not done as God The famed maxim ofSt. Austin,... | |
 | George Wilkins - Christianity - 1823
...thirteenth Article this desideratum of those who maintain your opinions, Mr. Wiseman; unless, indeed, 'works done before the grace of Christ and the inspiration of his Spirit are not pleasant to God,' may be twisted to mean total corruption ; or, ' we doubt not but they have the nature of sin,' may... | |
 | John Locke - Philosophy, Modern - 1823
...with sincerity obeys the Gospel. By the thirteenth article of the church of England, you hold, that " works done before the grace of Christ, and the " inspiration of his Spirit, are not pleasing to God; for" asmuch as they spring not of faith in Jesus Christ; " neither do they make men... | |
 | Church of England - Sermons, English - 1824 - 634 pages
...them a lively faith may be as evidently known, as a tree discerned by the fruit. XIII. OF WORKS BEFORE JUSTIFICATION. Works done before the grace of Christ,...pleasant to God, forasmuch as they spring not of faith in Jesus Christ ; neither do they make men meet to receive grace, or, as the School Authors say, deserve... | |
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Works done before the grace of Christ, and the inspiration of his Spirit, are not pleasant to God, forasmuch as they spring not of faith in Jesus Christ... 
