 By faith Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, by which he obtained witness that he was righteous. God testifying of his gifts: and by it he being dead yet speaketh.  Occasional sermons - Page 278by Thomas Mortimer - 1826 - 336 pagesFull view - About this book
 | Thomas Tregenna Biddulph - 1825 - 480 pages
...found favour by the appointed expression of faith in the expected atonement of the promised Seed. " By faith Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, by which (sacrifice) he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts: and by it," viz.... | |
 | John Milton - Theology, Doctrinal - 1825 - 472 pages
...which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith.' Heb._ xi. 4, &c. ' by faith Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain.' Eph. ii. 8, 9. ' that not of yourselves ; it is the gift of God : not of works, lest any man should... | |
 | Christopher Benson - 1825 - 442 pages
...intended a similar course of argument to be applied to him. For of Abel, as of Enoch, he says, that he " obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts."" But without pleasing God it is impossible to obtain witness from him that we are righteous ; and "... | |
 | William Magee - Atonement - 1825 - 548 pages
...By faith Mel offered ' No. LX. P Ne. LXI. unto God a more Excellent sacrifice than Cain, by ichich he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts* The words here translated, a more excellent sacrifice, are in an early version rendered a much more... | |
 | John Milton - Dogma - 1825 - 794 pages
...that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith. Heb. xi. 4, &c. by faith Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain. Eph. ii. 8, 9- that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God: not of works, lest any man should boast.... | |
 | Joseph John Gurney - Apologetics - 1825 - 588 pages
...ver. 5. The reason of this preference is stated in the epistle to the Hebrews, where we read, that " by faith Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice - than Cain :" xi. 4. Now, the offering of Cain, as well as that of Abel, was an obvious indication of such a general... | |
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April D. Adeshile - 2005 - 393 pages
...word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear. Hebrews 11:1,3 By faith Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice...testifying of his gifts: and by it he being dead yet speaketh. Hebrews 1 1 :4-l 3 By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death; AND WAS NOT... | |
 | Betty J. Banks - Poetry - 2005 - 100 pages
...He requires our very best, and that is Why God sent His Son To place us in His rest ~ Hebrews 11: 4 "By faith Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice...testifying of his gifts: and by it he being dead yet spcaketh." Let's start with 'Adam,' who ate from the tree, he didn't trust God to supply his needs.... | |
 | Stanley Wangenye - Religion - 2005 - 122 pages
...were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear. By faith Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice...testifying of his gifts: and by it he being dead yet speaketh. By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death; and was not found, because God... | |
 | Paul Wood - Religion - 2005 - 102 pages
...meaning the choicest of the firstling. Here we can clearly see a third-level offering. Hebrews 11:4 says, "By faith Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice...testifying of his gifts: and by it he being dead yet speaks." By faith righteousness was imputed to Abel, enabling him to be acceptable to God, And because... | |
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