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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Page 55
... soon settled a little colony , called Ephrata , in allusion to the Hebrews , who used to sing psalms on the border of the River Euphrates . This denomination seem to have ob- tained their name from their baptizing their new converts by ...
... soon settled a little colony , called Ephrata , in allusion to the Hebrews , who used to sing psalms on the border of the River Euphrates . This denomination seem to have ob- tained their name from their baptizing their new converts by ...
Page 87
... soon as the money is paid , instantly escape from that place of torment , and ascend into heaven . " They said that the efficacy of indulgences was so great , that the most heinous sins would be remitted and expiated by them , and the ...
... soon as the money is paid , instantly escape from that place of torment , and ascend into heaven . " They said that the efficacy of indulgences was so great , that the most heinous sins would be remitted and expiated by them , and the ...
Page 150
... soon distinguished himself by several publica tions in the Latin language , which gave proof of equal genius and erudition . It may reasonably be supposed that , under the care of his pious and reverend father , our author's reli gious ...
... soon distinguished himself by several publica tions in the Latin language , which gave proof of equal genius and erudition . It may reasonably be supposed that , under the care of his pious and reverend father , our author's reli gious ...
Page 159
... soon as any thing is said by them , that light shines forth . " For this reason , they have moderators appointed over them in the spiritual world ; and priests are given to them , of high reputation and eminent talents , in whose ...
... soon as any thing is said by them , that light shines forth . " For this reason , they have moderators appointed over them in the spiritual world ; and priests are given to them , of high reputation and eminent talents , in whose ...
Page 165
... Soon a short parley ensued , when Dorrel con- sented , and did renounce his doctrines in the hearing of all his astonished followers . He further told them , that his object was to see what fools he could make of mankind . His follow ...
... Soon a short parley ensued , when Dorrel con- sented , and did renounce his doctrines in the hearing of all his astonished followers . He further told them , that his object was to see what fools he could make of mankind . His follow ...
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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.