The Progress of Religious Ideas: Through Successive Ages, Volume 2C. S. Francis & Company, 1855 - Religions |
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... Apostles , 185 to 210. Enmity of the Jews , 200. Roman Persecution under Nero , 202. Traditions concerning the Apostles , 204 . Simon Miracles by Vespasian , 210. Philo , 211. Apollonius.
... Apostles , 185 to 210. Enmity of the Jews , 200. Roman Persecution under Nero , 202. Traditions concerning the Apostles , 204 . Simon Miracles by Vespasian , 210. Philo , 211. Apollonius.
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... Apostles does not appear again in any of the records of his words or actions . On the contrary , his parting injunction to them was : " Go ye into all the world , and preach the gospel to every creature . " By example and precept he ...
... Apostles does not appear again in any of the records of his words or actions . On the contrary , his parting injunction to them was : " Go ye into all the world , and preach the gospel to every creature . " By example and precept he ...
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... apostle , John : " If I will that he tarry till I come , what is that to thee ? " In consequence of this , " the saying went abroad that that disciple should not die . " So strongly were his followers impressed with the belief that his ...
... apostle , John : " If I will that he tarry till I come , what is that to thee ? " In consequence of this , " the saying went abroad that that disciple should not die . " So strongly were his followers impressed with the belief that his ...
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... APOSTLES . AT the outset , Christianity was merely a sect of Jew- ish reformers ; Protestants against the corruptions of the priesthood of their day . The only doctrine to which assent was required was a belief that Jesus was the ...
... APOSTLES . AT the outset , Christianity was merely a sect of Jew- ish reformers ; Protestants against the corruptions of the priesthood of their day . The only doctrine to which assent was required was a belief that Jesus was the ...
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... apostles is derived from a Greek word , signi- fying to send . Those whom Jesus sent abroad to teach were simple , illiterate men , of humble origin , who gained their livelihood by fishing , and other laborious occupations . Among men ...
... apostles is derived from a Greek word , signi- fying to send . Those whom Jesus sent abroad to teach were simple , illiterate men , of humble origin , who gained their livelihood by fishing , and other laborious occupations . Among men ...
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Page 121 - For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this.
Page 89 - And if I by Beelzebub cast out devils, by whom do your children cast them out ? therefore they shall be your judges.
Page 122 - And in that day shall the deaf hear the words of the book, And the eyes of the blind shall see out of obscurity, and out of darkness. The meek also shall increase their joy in the Lord , And the poor among men shall rejoice in the Holy One of Israel.
Page 199 - For ye may all prophesy one by one, that all may learn, and all may be comforted.
Page 93 - And he sat down, and called the twelve, and saith unto them, If any man desire to be first, the same shall be last of all, and servant of all.
Page 116 - Lord, how manifold are thy works ! in wisdom hast thou made them all : the earth is full of thy riches ; " So is this great and wide sea, wherein are things creeping innumerable, both small and great beasts.
Page 92 - Ye know that they which are accounted to rule over the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and their great ones exercise authority upon them. But so shall it not be among you: but whosoever will be great among you, shall be your minister: and whosoever of you will be the chiefest, shall be servant of all. For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.
Page 88 - Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy: but I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you...
Page 122 - I the LORD have called thee in righteousness, and will hold thine hand, and will keep thee, and give thee for a covenant of the people, for a light of the Gentiles...
Page 103 - Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of anything that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth: thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them...