Religious perfection: or, A 3rd part of the Enquiry after happiness, by the author of Practical Christianity. By R. LucasW. Innys, 1735 - 456 |
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... duty . In the New Testament , Perfection fignifies the fame thing which it does in the Old ; that is , univerfal righte- oufnefs , and strength , and growth in it . Thus the perfect man , 2 Tim . iii . 17. is one who is throughly ...
... duty . In the New Testament , Perfection fignifies the fame thing which it does in the Old ; that is , univerfal righte- oufnefs , and strength , and growth in it . Thus the perfect man , 2 Tim . iii . 17. is one who is throughly ...
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... duty of Chriftiani- ty , to be perpetually bewailing the errors of life : Wherefore we are obliged humbly to confefs with St. Auftin , that our righteouf nefs in this life confifts rather in the pardon of our fins , than in the ...
... duty of Chriftiani- ty , to be perpetually bewailing the errors of life : Wherefore we are obliged humbly to confefs with St. Auftin , that our righteouf nefs in this life confifts rather in the pardon of our fins , than in the ...
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... duty of all to endeavour after it . If Perfection were indeed an angelical ftate ; if it did confift in an exemption from all defects and infirmities , and in fuch an elevation of virtue , to which no- thing can be added ; then , I ...
... duty of all to endeavour after it . If Perfection were indeed an angelical ftate ; if it did confift in an exemption from all defects and infirmities , and in fuch an elevation of virtue , to which no- thing can be added ; then , I ...
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... duty , it were then to be expected but once in an from fome extraordinary perfon , called to it by peculiar infpiration and extraor- dinary gifts . But if Chriftian Perfection be , as I have proved , only a well confirmed babit in ...
... duty , it were then to be expected but once in an from fome extraordinary perfon , called to it by peculiar infpiration and extraor- dinary gifts . But if Chriftian Perfection be , as I have proved , only a well confirmed babit in ...
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... duty , and are wont to difturb the peace , clog the vigour , and damp the alacri- ty of many well - meaning and good peo- ple . Nay , many of acute parts and good fearning are often puzzled about this matter : fome teaching , that man ...
... duty , and are wont to difturb the peace , clog the vigour , and damp the alacri- ty of many well - meaning and good peo- ple . Nay , many of acute parts and good fearning are often puzzled about this matter : fome teaching , that man ...
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Strona 304 - For if our heart condemn us, God is greater than our heart, and knoweth all things. Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, then have we confidence toward God.
Strona 245 - Therefore let no man glory in men ; for all things are yours, whether Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas, or the world, or life, or death, or things present, or things to come ; all are yours, and ye are Christ's, and Christ is God's.
Strona 98 - For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when ye received the word of God which ye heard of us, ye received it not as the word of men, but (as it is in truth) the word of God, which effectually worketh also in you that believe.
Strona 126 - Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown ; but we an incorruptible. I therefore so run, not as uncertainly ; so fight I, not as one that beateth the air: but I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway.
Strona 283 - But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.
Strona 405 - Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith...
Strona 302 - A good man out of the good treasure of the heart bringeth forth good things, and an evil man out of the evil treasure bringeth forth evil things.
Strona 149 - Him : the eyes of your understanding being enlightened that ye may know what is the hope of His calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints, and what is the exceeding greatness of His power to usward who believe, according to the working of His mighty power...
Strona 11 - How that in a great trial of affliction, the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality. 3 For to their power, I bear record, yea, and beyond their power they were willing of themselves...
Strona 4 - And when Abram was ninety years old and nine, the LORD appeared to Abram and said unto him, I am the Almighty God ; walk before me, and be thou perfect.