The Book of Religions: Comprising the Views, Creeds, Sentiments, Or Opinions, of All the Principal Religious Sects in the World, Particularly of All Christian Denominations in Europe and America, to which are Added Church and Missionary Statistics, Together with Biographical Sketches |
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... perfect sacrifice , and satisfaction for sins , of infinite value , abundantly sufficient to expiate the sins of the whole world , and though , on this ground , the gospel is to be preached to all mankind indiscriminately , yet it was ...
... perfect sacrifice , and satisfaction for sins , of infinite value , abundantly sufficient to expiate the sins of the whole world , and though , on this ground , the gospel is to be preached to all mankind indiscriminately , yet it was ...
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... perfect in all its genuine exercises and expressions . " 2. That all sin consists in selfishness . By this is meant an interested , selfish affection , by which a person sets himself up as supreme , and the only object of regard ; and ...
... perfect in all its genuine exercises and expressions . " 2. That all sin consists in selfishness . By this is meant an interested , selfish affection , by which a person sets himself up as supreme , and the only object of regard ; and ...
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... with the existence and entrance of moral evil into the system . For it must be admitted on all hands , that God has a perfect knowledge , foresight , and view of all possible existences and events . If that system and scene HOPKINSIANS .
... with the existence and entrance of moral evil into the system . For it must be admitted on all hands , that God has a perfect knowledge , foresight , and view of all possible existences and events . If that system and scene HOPKINSIANS .
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... perfect , and glorious discovery of the infinite perfections of the divine nature , than could otherwise have been made to the view of creatures . If the extensive mani- festations of the pure and holy nature of God , and his infinite ...
... perfect , and glorious discovery of the infinite perfections of the divine nature , than could otherwise have been made to the view of creatures . If the extensive mani- festations of the pure and holy nature of God , and his infinite ...
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... perfect religious liberty prevails , as in the United States , and where emigrants from all quarters of the globe resort in great numbers , it is not surprising that most of the Christian sects in foreign countries , with some of native ...
... perfect religious liberty prevails , as in the United States , and where emigrants from all quarters of the globe resort in great numbers , it is not surprising that most of the Christian sects in foreign countries , with some of native ...
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Page 37 - There is but one living and true God, everlasting, without body, parts, or passions ; of infinite power, wisdom, and goodness; the Maker and Preserver of all things both visible and invisible. And in unity of this Godhead, there be three persons, of one substance, power, and eternity; the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost.
Page 121 - The offering of Christ once made is that perfect redemption, propitiation, and satisfaction, for all the sins of the whole world, both original and actual ; and there is none other satisfaction for sin, but that alone.
Page 70 - Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone ; if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother. But if he will not hear thee, then take with thee one or two more, that in the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established. And if he shall neglect to hear them, tell it unto the church : but if he neglect to hear the church, let him be unto thee as an heathen man and a publican.
Page 43 - Orders, Matrimony, and Extreme Unction, are not to be counted for Sacraments of the Gospel, being such as have grown partly of the corrupt following of the Apostles, partly are states of life allowed in the Scriptures ; but yet have not like nature of Sacraments with Baptism and the Lord's Supper, for that they have not any visible sign or ceremony ordained of God.
Page 192 - Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection ; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God, of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment.
Page 76 - And as we have borne the image of the earthly, we shall also bear the image of the heavenly.
Page 102 - APOSTLES' CREED I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord...
Page 23 - Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves : for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.
Page 118 - The Old Testament is not contrary to the New ; for both in the Old and New Testament everlasting life is offered to mankind by CHRIST, who is the only mediator between GOD and man, being both GOD and man. Wherefore they are not to be heard, which feign, that the old fathers did look only for transitory promises.
Page 45 - Transubstantiation (or the change of the substance of Bread and Wine) in the Supper of the Lord, cannot be proved by holy Writ; but is repugnant to the plain words of Scripture, overthroweth the nature of a Sacrament, and hath given occasion to many superstitions.