Institutes of the Christian Religion, Volume 2H. Howe, 1816 - Reformed Church |
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... passage suggests to us , that our souls are purified by the secret ablution of the Spirit , that the effusion of that sacred blood may not be in vain . For the same reason also Paul , when speaking of purifi- cation and justification ...
... passage suggests to us , that our souls are purified by the secret ablution of the Spirit , that the effusion of that sacred blood may not be in vain . For the same reason also Paul , when speaking of purifi- cation and justification ...
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... passages daily occur , which con- vince us of our ignorance . With this barrier God restrains us within the bounds of modesty , assigning to every one a mea- sure of faith , that even the most learned teacher may be ready to learn . We ...
... passages daily occur , which con- vince us of our ignorance . With this barrier God restrains us within the bounds of modesty , assigning to every one a mea- sure of faith , that even the most learned teacher may be ready to learn . We ...
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... passage of Paul , " Though I have all faith , so that I could remove mountains , and have not charity , I am nothing ; " ( z ) is generally adduced by them to support the no- tion of an informal faith unaccompanied with charity : but ...
... passage of Paul , " Though I have all faith , so that I could remove mountains , and have not charity , I am nothing ; " ( z ) is generally adduced by them to support the no- tion of an informal faith unaccompanied with charity : but ...
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... passage which they adduce from James in support of the same error , shall be discussed in an- other place . Now , although for the sake of instruction , when we design to shew the nature of that knowledge of God , which is possessed by ...
... passage which they adduce from James in support of the same error , shall be discussed in an- other place . Now , although for the sake of instruction , when we design to shew the nature of that knowledge of God , which is possessed by ...
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... passages as this : " Wait on the Lord : be of good courage , and he shall strengthen thine heart ; wait , I say , on the Lord . " ( p ) He reproves himself for timidity , and repeat- ing the same twice , confesses himself to be ...
... passages as this : " Wait on the Lord : be of good courage , and he shall strengthen thine heart ; wait , I say , on the Lord . " ( p ) He reproves himself for timidity , and repeat- ing the same twice , confesses himself to be ...
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Page 200 - ... not that I speak in respect of want; for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound ; every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need.
Page 185 - We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed ; we are perplexed, but not in despair ; persecuted, but not forsaken ; cast down, but not destroyed...
Page 205 - Who shall lay any thing to the charge of God's elect? It is God that justifieth. Who is he that condemneth ? It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us.
Page 110 - Therefore if thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there rememberest that thy brother hath ought against thee ; leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way ; first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift.
Page 498 - For we shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ. " For it is written, 'As I live,' saith the Lord, 'every knee shall bow to me, and every tongue shall confess to God.
Page 386 - Wherefore the Lord said, Forasmuch as this people draw near me with their mouth, and with their lips do honour me, but have removed their heart far from me, and their fear toward me is taught by the precept of men: 14.
Page 234 - Then a spirit passed before my face; the hair of my flesh stood up: It stood still, but I could not discern the form thereof: an image was before mine eyes, there was silence, and I heard a voice, saying, Shall mortal man be more just than God? shall a man be more pure than his Maker?
Page 196 - ... of the righteous judgment of God, that ye may be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which ye also suffer: seeing it is a righteous thing with God to recompense tribulation to them that trouble you...
Page 256 - And when ye spread forth your hands, I will hide mine eyes from you: yea, when ye make many prayers, I will not hear: your hands are full of blood.
Page 54 - Wherefore also we pray always for you, that our God would count you worthy of this calling, and fulfil all the good pleasure of his goodness, and the work of faith with power...