A Doctrinal Guide: For the Convert and the Anxious InquirerJ. Leavitt, 1832 - 294 pages |
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... ( Matt . 5. ) declares the indulgence of evil desires , and unholy affections , to be the same - equally a violation of the command — as if these desires had been gratified . No difference is made by the Saviour between sin committed in ...
... ( Matt . 5. ) declares the indulgence of evil desires , and unholy affections , to be the same - equally a violation of the command — as if these desires had been gratified . No difference is made by the Saviour between sin committed in ...
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... ( Matt . 1. 21. ) In this consists the loving kindness of our Redeemer . He releases his disciples from the degradation and misery inseparably connected with sin . He restores them ultimately to his own perfect image , and brings them to ...
... ( Matt . 1. 21. ) In this consists the loving kindness of our Redeemer . He releases his disciples from the degradation and misery inseparably connected with sin . He restores them ultimately to his own perfect image , and brings them to ...
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... ( Matt . 5. 44–48 . ) Be ye therefore followers of God , as dear children : and walk in love , as Christ also hath loved us , and hath given himself for us an offering , and a sacrifice to God for a sweet smelling savour . ( Ephes . 5. 1 ...
... ( Matt . 5. 44–48 . ) Be ye therefore followers of God , as dear children : and walk in love , as Christ also hath loved us , and hath given himself for us an offering , and a sacrifice to God for a sweet smelling savour . ( Ephes . 5. 1 ...
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... ( Matt . 11. 28. ) Come now , and let us reason together , saith the Lord : though your sins be as scarlet , they shall be as white as snow ; though they be red like crimson , they shall be as wool . ( Isa . 1. 18. ) Who can yield to ...
... ( Matt . 11. 28. ) Come now , and let us reason together , saith the Lord : though your sins be as scarlet , they shall be as white as snow ; though they be red like crimson , they shall be as wool . ( Isa . 1. 18. ) Who can yield to ...
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... ( Matt . 7. 16. ) We cannot prove ourselves , whether we be in the faith , by any other than this natural and perfect rule . The Scriptures have given us no other standard by which to determine either our own character or that of others ...
... ( Matt . 7. 16. ) We cannot prove ourselves , whether we be in the faith , by any other than this natural and perfect rule . The Scriptures have given us no other standard by which to determine either our own character or that of others ...
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Page 254 - I have greater witness than that of John : for the works which the Father hath given me to finish, the same works that I do, bear witness of me that the Father hath sent me.
Page 155 - 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. There is no fear in love ; but perfect love casteth out fear : because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.
Page 34 - For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another ; But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared, not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost...
Page 68 - For behold this selfsame thing, that ye sorrowed after a godly sort, what carefulness it wrought in you, yea, what clearing of yourselves, yea, what indignation, yea, what fear, yea, what vehement desire, yea, what zeal, yea, what revenge ! In all things ye have approved yourselves to be clear in this matter.
Page 101 - For had ye believed Moses, ye would have believed me : for he wrote of me. But if ye believe not his writings, how shall ye believe my words?
Page 161 - Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves. Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles ? Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit ; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit.
Page 156 - And we desire that every one of you do shew the same diligence to the full assurance of hope unto the end: That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
Page 268 - Bring no more vain oblations; incense is an abomination unto me; the new moons and sabbaths, the calling of assemblies, I cannot away with; it is iniquity, even the solemn meeting.
Page 32 - For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh ; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit.
Page 130 - Cast away from you all your transgressions, whereby ye have transgressed: and make you a new heart and a new spirit: for why will ye die, O house of Israel? For I have no pleasure in the death of him that dieth, saith the Lord God: wherefore turn yourselves, and live ye (Ezek., 18: 27-32).