An American Commentary on the New TestamentAlvah Hovey American Baptist publication Society, 1890 - Bible |
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... divine favor as manifested toward sinful man in and through Christ . ' Peace ' is the beatific effect of that grace in the soul of the believer the inward harmony , the peaceful well - being , produced by the Spirit of grace . As ...
... divine favor as manifested toward sinful man in and through Christ . ' Peace ' is the beatific effect of that grace in the soul of the believer the inward harmony , the peaceful well - being , produced by the Spirit of grace . As ...
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... the verse , re- which his conviction of their divine election membering without ceasing . " Those who un - chiefly rests ; first , " because he and his com- 66 1 Or , fulness . statement of the power of CH . I. ] 21 I. THESSALONIANS .
... the verse , re- which his conviction of their divine election membering without ceasing . " Those who un - chiefly rests ; first , " because he and his com- 66 1 Or , fulness . statement of the power of CH . I. ] 21 I. THESSALONIANS .
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... facts which were ever present and controlling to his con- sciousness , and which alone almost give us the key to his ministry ; first , he had a divine 8 So being affectionately desirous of you , we were 28 [ CH . II . I. THESSALONIANS .
... facts which were ever present and controlling to his con- sciousness , and which alone almost give us the key to his ministry ; first , he had a divine 8 So being affectionately desirous of you , we were 28 [ CH . II . I. THESSALONIANS .
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... divine scrutiny . On the first point , it is as if the words of the Lord Jesus were ever ringing in his ears : " he is a chosen vessel unto me to bear my name , " etc. We are ambassadors for Christ , " he says . ( 2 Cor . 5 : 20. ) As ...
... divine scrutiny . On the first point , it is as if the words of the Lord Jesus were ever ringing in his ears : " he is a chosen vessel unto me to bear my name , " etc. We are ambassadors for Christ , " he says . ( 2 Cor . 5 : 20. ) As ...
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... divine truth , but impelled by an energy more resist- less than logic , the fervent , passionate love of a great heart . 9. For ye remember . Confirmation of the general fact dwelt upon in the preceding any objective supplement were ...
... divine truth , but impelled by an energy more resist- less than logic , the fervent , passionate love of a great heart . 9. For ye remember . Confirmation of the general fact dwelt upon in the preceding any objective supplement were ...
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Page 24 - I verily thought with myself that I ought to do many things contrary to the name of Jesus of Nazareth; which thing 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.
Page 28 - In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, when ye are gathered together, and my spirit, with the power of our Lord Jesus Christ, To deliver such an one unto Satan for the destruction of the flesh, that the spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord Jesus.
Page 146 - This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works.
Page 95 - God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth : whereunto he called you by our gospel, to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, brethren, stan'd fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle.
Page 121 - And the Lord shall deliver me from every evil work, and will preserve me unto his heavenly kingdom : to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
Page 61 - But let us who are of the day, be sober, putting on the breast-plate of faith and love; and for an helmet, the hope of salvation.
Page 87 - Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner : but be thou partaker of the afflictions of the gospel according to the power of God...
Page 66 - See that none render evil for evil unto any man ; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.
Page 22 - Knowing this, that the law is not made for a righteous man...
Page 102 - But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honour, and some to dishonour. If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master's use, and prepared unto every good work.