The Constitution of the Reformed Dutch Church in the United-States of America: With an Appendix, Containing Rules and Orders of the General Synod, from 1794 to 1815G. Forman, 1815 - 272 pages |
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... doth thereby evidently appear , that the doctrine thereof is most perfect and complete in all respects , neither may we compare any writings of men , though ever so holy , with those di- vine scriptures , nor ought we to compare custom ...
... doth thereby evidently appear , that the doctrine thereof is most perfect and complete in all respects , neither may we compare any writings of men , though ever so holy , with those di- vine scriptures , nor ought we to compare custom ...
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... doth not say how many persons there are , but that which appears to us somewhat obscure in the old testament , is very plain in the new . For when our Lord was baptised in Jordan , the voice of the Fa- ther was heard , saying , this is ...
... doth not say how many persons there are , but that which appears to us somewhat obscure in the old testament , is very plain in the new . For when our Lord was baptised in Jordan , the voice of the Fa- ther was heard , saying , this is ...
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... : several offices to serve its Creator . That he doth also still uphold and govern them by his eternal providence , and infinite power , for the service of mankind , CONFESSION OF FAITH . 19 The Holy Ghost is true and eternal God,
... : several offices to serve its Creator . That he doth also still uphold and govern them by his eternal providence , and infinite power , for the service of mankind , CONFESSION OF FAITH . 19 The Holy Ghost is true and eternal God,
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... doth surpassing human understanding , we will not curiously inquire into , far- ther than our capacity will admit of ; but with the greatest humility and reverence adore the righteous judgments of God , which are hid from us ...
... doth surpassing human understanding , we will not curiously inquire into , far- ther than our capacity will admit of ; but with the greatest humility and reverence adore the righteous judgments of God , which are hid from us ...
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... doth regenerate and make him a new man , causing him to live a new life , and freeing him from the bondage of sin . Therefore it is so far from being true , that this justifying faith makes men remiss in a pious and holy life , that on ...
... doth regenerate and make him a new man , causing him to live a new life , and freeing him from the bondage of sin . Therefore it is so far from being true , that this justifying faith makes men remiss in a pious and holy life , that on ...
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Page 104 - God commendeth his love toward us in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him. For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life.
Page 61 - I the Lord thy God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me; and shewing mercy unto thousands of them that love me, and keep my commandments.
Page 113 - Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you seven men of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business. But we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the word.
Page 97 - For I have received of the Lord, that which also I delivered unto you, That the Lord Jesus, the same night in which he was betrayed, took bread: and when he had given thanks, he brake it, and said, Take, eat: this is my body, which is broken for you: this do in remembrance of me.
Page 133 - 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 116 - 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 153 - For who hath known the mind of the Lord ? or who hath been his counsellor? or who hath first given to him, and it shall be recompensed unto him again ? For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things : to whom be glory for ever. Amen.
Page 149 - Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ: according as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love : having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, ACCORDING TO THE GOOD PLEASURE OF HIS WILL...
Page 92 - And I will establish my covenant between me and thee, and thy seed after thee, in their generations, for an everlasting covenant, to be a God unto thee, and to thy seed after thee.
Page 72 - Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's house, thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's wife, nor his manservant, nor his maidservant, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor any thing that is thy neighbour's.