Lectures on the Evidences of Christianity in the Nineteenth Century: Delivered in the Mercer Street Church, New York, January 21 to February 21, 1867, on the "Ely Foundation" of the Union Theological SeminaryHarper & brothers, 1879 - 451 pages Delivered In The Mercer Street Church, New York, January 21 To February 21, 1867 On The Ely Foundation Of The Union Theological Seminary. |
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... prove a revelation to be unnecessary , and would at the same time prove that all pretended revelations are false , since it can not be supposed that God would give by miracle a special revelation when he had already furnished , in ...
... prove a revelation to be unnecessary , and would at the same time prove that all pretended revelations are false , since it can not be supposed that God would give by miracle a special revelation when he had already furnished , in ...
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... prove that even the gods were present when the foundations of its walls and of its Capitol were laid . All this has passed away . An unsparing criticism has swept all those marvels from the early history of Rome , and in doing this , it ...
... prove that even the gods were present when the foundations of its walls and of its Capitol were laid . All this has passed away . An unsparing criticism has swept all those marvels from the early history of Rome , and in doing this , it ...
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... ago as sufficient evidence to prove that the religion was from God , and under which the religion actually spread over the world , it may be commendC ed to mankind now ? Or has time so rectified EVIDENCES OF CHRISTIANITY . 49.
... ago as sufficient evidence to prove that the religion was from God , and under which the religion actually spread over the world , it may be commendC ed to mankind now ? Or has time so rectified EVIDENCES OF CHRISTIANITY . 49.
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... proves it beyond a question . The fact that the time of its origin is not made a question with Celsus , Porphyry , or Julian , confirms this . The record of Mr. Gibbon puts the matter beyond all doubt . It was a necessity in his ...
... proves it beyond a question . The fact that the time of its origin is not made a question with Celsus , Porphyry , or Julian , confirms this . The record of Mr. Gibbon puts the matter beyond all doubt . It was a necessity in his ...
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... proves that the miracles were real , is another point which it is proper to argue with an infidel in its proper place . But that is not the point now before us . ( 3. ) In looking at the question how far the evidence of ancient facts is ...
... proves that the miracles were real , is another point which it is proper to argue with an infidel in its proper place . But that is not the point now before us . ( 3. ) In looking at the question how far the evidence of ancient facts is ...
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Page 200 - Oh that my words were now written! Oh that they were printed in a book! That they were graven with an iron pen and lead In the rock for ever!
Page 218 - And Babylon, the glory of kingdoms, the beauty of the Chaldees' excellency, shall be as when God overthrew Sodom and Gomorrah. It shall never be inhabited, neither shall it be dwelt in from generation to generation: neither shall the Arabian pitch tent there; neither shall the shepherds make their fold there. But wild beasts of the desert shall lie there; and their houses shall be full of doleful creatures; and owls shall dwell there, and Satyrs shall dance there.
Page 231 - Searching what, or what manner of time the Spirit of Christ which was in them did signify, when it testified beforehand the sufferings of Christ, and the glory that should follow.
Page 351 - For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, GOD shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book : and if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, GOD shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book.
Page 360 - And he spake of trees, from the cedar tree that is in Lebanon even unto the hyssop that springeth out of the wall : he spake also of beasts, and of fowls, and of creeping things, and of fishes.
Page 325 - Therefore, seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not ; but have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully, but, by manifestation of the truth, commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God.
Page 296 - JESUS answered, Are there not twelve hours in the day ? If any man walk in the day, he stumbleth not, because he seeth the light of this world. But if a man walk in the night, he stumbleth, because there is no light in him.
Page 388 - And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God. For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified.
Page 218 - It shall never be inhabited, neither shall it be dwelt in from generation to generation; neither shall the Arabian pitch his tent there; neither shall the shepherds make their fold there; but wild beasts of the desert shall lie there, and their houses shall be full of doleful creatures, and owls shall dwell there, and satyrs shall dance there.
Page 206 - Nor do we see any sign which indicates that the term of her long dominion is approaching. She saw the commencement of all the governments and of all the ecclesiastical establishments that now exist in the world ; and we feel no assurance that she is not destined to see the end of them all.