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You believe him self - existent , independent , eternal , and unchangeable in his
being , infinite in knowledge , almighty in power , perfectly good in his nature ,
possessing every perfection that can render him lovely and amiable in the eyes
of ...
You believe him self - existent , independent , eternal , and unchangeable in his
being , infinite in knowledge , almighty in power , perfectly good in his nature ,
possessing every perfection that can render him lovely and amiable in the eyes
of ...
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... who must , of course , be pleased with his own infinite desires : such is the
nature and impious consequences of the principles of fatality . The doctrine of
Divine decrees , supposes not only the existence of one eternal Being , but a
multitude ...
... who must , of course , be pleased with his own infinite desires : such is the
nature and impious consequences of the principles of fatality . The doctrine of
Divine decrees , supposes not only the existence of one eternal Being , but a
multitude ...
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If they necessarily partake of his nature , then the most venemous reptiles partake
of his nature ; but if sin has taken place contrary to the Divine plan , then infinite
wisdom and almighty power are disappointed . But if sin has been a mean ...
If they necessarily partake of his nature , then the most venemous reptiles partake
of his nature ; but if sin has taken place contrary to the Divine plan , then infinite
wisdom and almighty power are disappointed . But if sin has been a mean ...
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if sin has been a mean , under Divine direction , of producing an infinite quantity
of good , more than could possibly have existed without it , then its permission
must have been a benevolent act . Lorenzo . Is it necessary that evil should exist
in ...
if sin has been a mean , under Divine direction , of producing an infinite quantity
of good , more than could possibly have existed without it , then its permission
must have been a benevolent act . Lorenzo . Is it necessary that evil should exist
in ...
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... they can see its infinite opposition to holiness ; they may see , that it was of
such dreadful turpitude , that it required an infinite atonement ; they can as well
judge now of its nature and tendency , as you can of intemperance , though you
never ...
... they can see its infinite opposition to holiness ; they may see , that it was of
such dreadful turpitude , that it required an infinite atonement ; they can as well
judge now of its nature and tendency , as you can of intemperance , though you
never ...
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Page 64 - And every creature which is in heaven, and on the earth, and under the earth, and such as are in the sea, and all that are in them, heard I saying, Blessing, and honour, and glory, and power, be unto him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb for ever and ever.
Page 103 - Although the fig-tree shall not blossom, neither shall fruit be in the vines : the labour of the olive shall fail, and the fields shall yield no meat; The flock shall be cut off from the fold : and there shall be no herd in the stalls ; Yet I will rejoice in the Lord : I will joy in the God of my salvation.
Page 45 - God: and I will give them one heart, and one way, that they may fear me for ever, for the good of them, and of their children after them: and I will make an everlasting covenant with them, that I will not turn away from them, to do them good ; but I will put my fear in their hearts, that they shall not depart from me.
Page 90 - Strive to enter in at the strait gate : for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able.
Page 70 - When once the master of the house is risen up, and hath shut to the door, and ye begin to stand without, and to knock at the door, saying, Lord, Lord, open unto us: and he shall answer and say unto you, I know you not whence ye are...
Page 124 - And it came to pass, when Moses had made an end of writing the words of this law in a book, until they were finished, that Moses commanded the Levites, which bare the ark of the covenant of the Lord, saying, Take this book of the law, and put it in the side of the ark of the covenant of the Lord your God, that it may be there for a witness against thee.
Page 43 - For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost, and have tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the world to come, if they shall fall away, to renew them again unto repentance; seeing they crucify to themselves the Son of God afresh, and put him to an open shame.
Page 123 - And know ye this day: for I speak not with your children which have not known, and which have not seen the chastisement of the LORD your God...
Page 35 - Who also hath made us able ministers of the new testament ; not of the letter, but of the spirit: for the letter killeth, but the spirit giveth life.
Page 12 - As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one: There is none that understandeth, there is none that seeketh after God. They are all gone out of the way, they are together become unprofitable; there is none that doeth good, no, not one.
Bibliographic information
| Title | A Religious Conference, in Four Dialogues, Between Lorenzo and Evander |
| Author | David Low Dodge |
| Publisher | author, 1808 |
| Original from | Princeton University |
| Digitized | 20 Mar 2008 |
| Length | 139 pages |
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