Philosophical and Critical Inquiries Concerning ChristianityW.W. Woodward, and for sale at his book-store, lately occupied by Mr. William Young, No. 52, corner of Second and Chestnut-streets, 1803 - 288 Seiten |
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My desire was to render this important inquiry as interest . ing as possible . I have
adapted my style to the various objects which I had to describe ; or , to speak
properly , the tints of these objects have imperceptibly given a colouring to my
style ...
My desire was to render this important inquiry as interest . ing as possible . I have
adapted my style to the various objects which I had to describe ; or , to speak
properly , the tints of these objects have imperceptibly given a colouring to my
style ...
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I first observe , that this necessary cause enjoys the greatest power that it is
possible for me to conceive ; for can I conceive any power greater than the power
of creating ? The universe exists ; and yet it is in its very nature contingent ; it has
not ...
I first observe , that this necessary cause enjoys the greatest power that it is
possible for me to conceive ; for can I conceive any power greater than the power
of creating ? The universe exists ; and yet it is in its very nature contingent ; it has
not ...
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I confess that my opinion is here purely analogical : * since it is very evident , that
the contrary of that , which I think will happen , is still possible ; but this simple
possibility cannot in the least counterbalance in my mind that multitude of
constant ...
I confess that my opinion is here purely analogical : * since it is very evident , that
the contrary of that , which I think will happen , is still possible ; but this simple
possibility cannot in the least counterbalance in my mind that multitude of
constant ...
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Wisdom , therefore , appears in all the works of the creative intelligence ; it has
proposed to itself the best possible end in the creation of every being , and it has
predetermined the best means to arrive at that end . : C . H A P . II . . 26 Order and
...
Wisdom , therefore , appears in all the works of the creative intelligence ; it has
proposed to itself the best possible end in the creation of every being , and it has
predetermined the best means to arrive at that end . : C . H A P . II . . 26 Order and
...
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The opinions I form concerning moral order cannot admit a perfect certainty ,
because , in every particular determination of the will , the contrary is always
possible , since the activity of the will may be extended to an indefinite number of
cases .
The opinions I form concerning moral order cannot admit a perfect certainty ,
because , in every particular determination of the will , the contrary is always
possible , since the activity of the will may be extended to an indefinite number of
cases .
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Seite 198 - Behold, my servant shall deal prudently, he shall be exalted and extolled, and be very high. As many were astonished at thee; his visage was so marred more than any man, and his form more than the sons of men...
Seite 143 - Command therefore that the sepulchre be made sure until the third day, lest his disciples come by night, and steal him away, and say unto the people, He is risen from the dead : so the last error shall be worse than the first.
Seite 134 - But by what means he now seeth, we know not ; or who hath opened his eyes, we know not : he is of age ; ask him : he shall speak for himself.
Seite 219 - Let both grow together until the harvest : and in the time of harvest I will say to the reapers, Gather ye together first the tares, and bind them in bundles to burn them: but gather the wheat into my barn.
Seite 128 - I have coveted no man's silver, or gold, or apparel. Yea, ye yourselves know, that these hands have ministered unto my necessities, and to them that were with me. I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.
Seite 118 - Ye rulers of the people, and elders of Israel, if we this day be examined of the good deed done to the impotent man, by what means he is made whole; be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, even by him doth this man stand here before you whole.
Seite 126 - I also did in Jerusalem: and many of the saints did I shut up in prison, having received authority from the chief priests; and when they were put to death, I gave my voice against them. And I punished them oft in every synagogue, and compelled them to blaspheme ; and being exceedingly mad against them, I persecuted them even unto strange cities.
Seite 159 - It seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding of all things from the very first, to write unto thee in order, most excellent Theophilus, 4 That thou mightest know the certainty of those things, wherein thou hast been instructed.
Seite 128 - And now behold I go bound in the spirit unto Jerusalem, not knowing the things that shall befall me there ; save that the Holy Ghost witnesseth in every city, saying that bonds and afflictions abide me. But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry which I have received of the Lord Jesus to testify the Gospel of the grace of God.
Seite 197 - Yet it pleased the Lord to bruise him; he hath put him to grief: when thou shalt make his soul an offering for sin, he shall see his seed, he shall prolong his days, and the pleasure of the Lord shall prosper in his hand. He shall see of the travail of his soul, and shall be satisfied : by his knowledge shall my righteous servant justify many; for he shall bear their iniquities.