Lectures, Explanatory and Practical, on the Epistle of St. Paul to the Philippians: Intended Chiefly for the Use of Families |
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... attention , that these spiritual privileges are described as pro- ceeding " from God our Father , and from the Lord Jesus Christ : " and the Apostle hereby points out , my brethren , the only source from which pardon and acceptance are ...
... attention , that these spiritual privileges are described as pro- ceeding " from God our Father , and from the Lord Jesus Christ : " and the Apostle hereby points out , my brethren , the only source from which pardon and acceptance are ...
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... attention , once more , to the repre- sentation of the Apostle before us . He hears of the mem- bers of this distant church , among whom he had once " gone preaching the kingdom of God , " * that they are still pressing onward to the ...
... attention , once more , to the repre- sentation of the Apostle before us . He hears of the mem- bers of this distant church , among whom he had once " gone preaching the kingdom of God , " * that they are still pressing onward to the ...
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... attention was invited in the last Lecture , exulted in the Christian graces of these fellow - disciples , it was not without reasonable grounds . Through the various griefs to which he had been exposed , their hearts had always been ...
... attention was invited in the last Lecture , exulted in the Christian graces of these fellow - disciples , it was not without reasonable grounds . Through the various griefs to which he had been exposed , their hearts had always been ...
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... attention is now to be called . The words before us , in the supplication which they contain for the spiritual pro- gress of the Philippians , present a description of some of the most important features that distinguish the Christian ...
... attention is now to be called . The words before us , in the supplication which they contain for the spiritual pro- gress of the Philippians , present a description of some of the most important features that distinguish the Christian ...
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... attention to the divine truths of religion , by the circumstance of St. Paul's incarceration for the defence of them . The fact would awaken their curiosity ; they would be excited to inquire and investigate ; and would thus be ...
... attention to the divine truths of religion , by the circumstance of St. Paul's incarceration for the defence of them . The fact would awaken their curiosity ; they would be excited to inquire and investigate ; and would thus be ...
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Page xii - But I have all, and abound: I am full, having received of Epaphroditus the things which were sent from you, an odour of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, wellpleasing to God.
Page 151 - I might also have confidence in the flesh. If any other man thinketh that he hath whereof he might trust in the flesh, I more: circumcised the eighth day, of the stock of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, an Hebrew of the Hebrews; as touching the law, a Pharisee; concerning zeal, persecuting the church; touching the righteousness which is in the law, blameless.
Page ix - Even as it is meet for me to think this of you all, because I have you in my heart; inasmuch as both in my bonds, and in the defence and confirmation of the gospel, ye all are partakers of my grace. 8 For God is my record, how greatly I long after you all in the bowels of Jesus Christ.
Page ix - For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart and to be with Christ ; which is far better ; nevertheless to abide, in the flesh is more needful for you.
Page xii - Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report ; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you.
Page 69 - If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies, fulfil ye my joy, that ye be like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind...
Page 178 - Let us therefore, as many as be perfect, be thus minded : and if in any thing ye be otherwise minded, God shall reveal even this unto you. 16 Nevertheless, whereto we have already attained, let us walk by the same rule, let us mind the same thing.
Page xii - Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice. Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand. Be careful for nothing ; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Page 238 - Albeit that good works, which are the fruits of faith, and follow after justification, cannot put away our sins, and endure the severity of God's judgment ; yet are they pleasing and acceptable to God in Christ, and do spring out necessarily of a true and lively faith ; insomuch that by them a li vely faith may be as evidently known, as a tree discerned by the fruit.
Page xi - Though I might also have confidence in the flesh. If any other man thinketh that he hath whereof he might trust in the flesh, I more...