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... decree which the will should issue ; in other words , in a power to turn away the attention if they are so disposed . This case is materially different from that of regeneration , where the effect is wrought without their agency . In ...
... decree which the will should issue ; in other words , in a power to turn away the attention if they are so disposed . This case is materially different from that of regeneration , where the effect is wrought without their agency . In ...
Page 165
... decree that prevents the abso- lute dependance of the end on the appointed means , Had not Naaman washed in Jordan , no decree would have healed the leper . Had not the blind 15 LECT . VIII . ] 165 MEANS OF GRACE .
... decree that prevents the abso- lute dependance of the end on the appointed means , Had not Naaman washed in Jordan , no decree would have healed the leper . Had not the blind 15 LECT . VIII . ] 165 MEANS OF GRACE .
Page 166
... decree would have made him whole . Had not the bones been within the reach of Ezekiel's voice , no bodies would have ... decreed that this view of the object shall be distinct , it is decreed that these previous steps shall be taken ...
... decree would have made him whole . Had not the bones been within the reach of Ezekiel's voice , no bodies would have ... decreed that this view of the object shall be distinct , it is decreed that these previous steps shall be taken ...
Page 173
... decree . Now if God performs all his works from design , and is unchangeable , the fact of the eternal decree is readily established . The theory of decrees is simply this : WHATEVER GOD DOES HE ALWAYS MEANT TO DO . Whatever he ...
... decree . Now if God performs all his works from design , and is unchangeable , the fact of the eternal decree is readily established . The theory of decrees is simply this : WHATEVER GOD DOES HE ALWAYS MEANT TO DO . Whatever he ...
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... decree , follows with absolute certainty . And what special difficulty arises from the decree ? Is it contrary to human freedom ? But the decree touches no man till it is executed . No decree 174 [ LECT . IX . ELECTION .
... decree , follows with absolute certainty . And what special difficulty arises from the decree ? Is it contrary to human freedom ? But the decree touches no man till it is executed . No decree 174 [ LECT . IX . ELECTION .
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Page 139 - 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.
Page 124 - For as the Father raiseth up the dead, and quickeneth them, even so the Son quickeneth whom he will.
Page 39 - Unto the pure all things are pure: but unto them that are defiled and unbelieving is nothing pure ; but even their mind and conscience is defiled.
Page 40 - For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit.
Page 54 - For this ye know, that no whoremonger, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, hath any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God.
Page 222 - Thou hast a few names even in Sardis which have not defiled their garments; and they shall walk with me in white: for they are worthy.
Page 172 - Isaac, (for the children being not yet born, neither having done any good or evil, that the purpose of God according to election might stand, not of works, but of him that calleth,) it was said unto her, The elder shall serve the younger. As it is written, Jacob have I loved, but Esau have I hated.
Page 201 - And when he was come near, he beheld the city, and wept over it, saying, If thou hadst known, even thou, at least in this thy day, the things which belong unto thy peace ! but now they are hid from thine eyes.
Page 32 - For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father. The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God...
Page 38 - Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which 'God hath prepared for them that love Him. But God hath revealed them unto us by His Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God.