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The Doctrine of Election 8. Its Manifestation By His electing act God took the Church into a definite and personal relation to Himself, so that He reckons and regards its members as His own dear children and people. Consequently, even while they are in a state of nature, before their regeneration, H... consulte Mais informação

The Doctrine of Election 9. Its Perception Thus far we have dwelt mainly upon the doctrinal side of election; now we turn more directly to its experimental and practical aspect. The entire doctrine of Scripture is a perfect and harmonious unit, yet for our clearer apprehension thereof it may be cons... consulte Mais informação

THE TEN COMMANDMENTS THE FIFTH COMMANDMENT This commandment to honor parents is much broader in its scope than appears at first glance. It is not to be restricted to our literal father and mother, but is to be applied to all our superiors. "The end of the Precept is, that since the Lord God desires ... consulte Mais informação

The Redeemer’s Return THE HOPE OF THE REDEEMER’S RETURN Chapter 2 "Looking for that Blessed Hope and appearing of the glory of the great God and our Savior Jesus Christ" Titus 2:13 In 1 Corinthians 13:13 we learn there are three cardinal Christian graces namely, faith, hope and love. Concerning the ... consulte Mais informação

"Love.....seeketh not her own"--1 Corinthians 13:5 Charity, or Christian love, "seeketh not her own." The question is not whether it is lawful to have any regard to our own happiness. On the contrary, part of our duty is to regard our own happiness according to its value in the scale with other inte... consulte Mais informação

‘The word of God is not bound [2 Tim 2:9].’ 2 Tim. ii. 9. Dear friends, in the seed of life that is over all, whom the Lord doth support, and hath supported by his eternal arm and power to stand for <269> his glory; be valiant for his truth and his name upon the earth [Jer 9:3], who is God all-suffi... consulte Mais informação

A Body of PRACTICAL Divinity Book 1—Chapter 6 OF FAITH IN GOD AND IN CHRIST Faith is another branch of inward experimental religion and godliness, for "with the heart man believeth unto righteousness"; and of internal worship, and without which external worship cannot be performed in a manner accept... consulte Mais informação

A Body of PRACTICAL Divinity Book 1—Chapter 10 OF SPIRITUAL JOY Joy is a fruit of the Spirit, which follows love; "The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy" (Gal. 5:22), it attends faith and hope; and as these graces are in exercise, and increase, so does spiritual joy; hence we read of "the joy of fait... consulte Mais informação

A Body of Doctrinal Divinity Book 3—Chapter 2 OF THE CREATION OF ANGELS. From considering the creation in general, I descend to particulars; not to all the creatures that are made; to treat of the nature, form, figure, and qualities of every creature in heaven, earth, and sea, would be a work too la... consulte Mais informação

A Body of PRACTICAL Divinity Book 2—Chapter 4 OF THE DUTIES OF MEMBERS OF CHURCHES TO THEIR PASTORS As pastors of churches have a work to do, which is both honourable and useful; so there are duties incumbent on those who are under their care, with respect to them, for their work’s sake. Though they... consulte Mais informação