On the Nature, Power, Deceit, and Prevalence of Indwelling Sin in BelieversChalmers and Collins, 1825 - 326 pages |
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... given to under- stand , that the life of a Christian is a life of vigilant and unremitting warfare - that it consists in the struggle of two adverse elements , and the habitual prevalence of one of them - that in us , and closely around ...
... given to under- stand , that the life of a Christian is a life of vigilant and unremitting warfare - that it consists in the struggle of two adverse elements , and the habitual prevalence of one of them - that in us , and closely around ...
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... given by the apostle of Indwelling Sin , we may deduce some dis- tinct practical lessons , which may be of use to the believer . First , we think it conducive to the peace of a be- liever , that he is made aware of what he has to ex ...
... given by the apostle of Indwelling Sin , we may deduce some dis- tinct practical lessons , which may be of use to the believer . First , we think it conducive to the peace of a be- liever , that he is made aware of what he has to ex ...
Page xiv
... given over to it . And here there is a strik- ing accordancy between the theoretical view which the Bible gives of our nature , and the practical habit it labours to impress upon all who partake of it . An angel , perhaps , does not ...
... given over to it . And here there is a strik- ing accordancy between the theoretical view which the Bible gives of our nature , and the practical habit it labours to impress upon all who partake of it . An angel , perhaps , does not ...
Page xvii
... given to the pains , and perplexities , and mental disquietudes which the latter do experience , and the puzzling appearance of inconsistency which is held out by the emotions and the exercises of a real Christian , who is troubled on ...
... given to the pains , and perplexities , and mental disquietudes which the latter do experience , and the puzzling appearance of inconsistency which is held out by the emotions and the exercises of a real Christian , who is troubled on ...
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... given up to the rule and dominion of this law . And this light in general we have to the power and efficacy of indwelling sin , from the general na- ture of a law , whereof it is partaker . and natural to We may consider next , what ...
... given up to the rule and dominion of this law . And this light in general we have to the power and efficacy of indwelling sin , from the general na- ture of a law , whereof it is partaker . and natural to We may consider next , what ...
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Page 169 - Your new moons and your appointed feasts my soul hateth; they are a trouble unto me ; I am weary to bear them.
Page 269 - Wherefore I say unto thee, Her sins, which are many, are forgiven; for she loved much: but to whom little is forgiven, the same loveth little.
Page 114 - For the iniquity of his covetousness was I wroth, and smote him: I hid me, and was wroth, and he went on frowardly in the way of his heart.
Page 142 - That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts; And be renewed in the spirit of your mind; And that you put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness.
Page 316 - For I was alive without the law once: but when the commandment came, sin revived, and I died.
Page 323 - While they promise them liberty, they themselves are the servants of corruption: for of whom a man is overcome, of the same is he brought in bondage.
Page 239 - For when the Gentiles, which have not the law, do by nature the things contained in the law, these, having not the law, are a law unto themselves ; which show the work of the law written in their hearts, their conscience also bearing witness, and their thoughts the mean while accusing or else excusing one another ;) in the day when God shall judge the secrets of men by Jesus Christ, according to my Gospel.
Page 177 - Speak not evil one of another, brethren. He that speaketh evil of his brother, and judgeth his brother, speaketh evil of the law, and judgeth the law: but if thou judge the law, thou art not a doer of the law, but a judge. 12 There is one lawgiver, who is able to save and to destroy: who art thou that judgest another?
Page 244 - Howbeit for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might shew forth all longsuffering, for a pattern to them which should hereafter believe on him to life everlasting.
Page 208 - But God be thanked, that ye were the servants of sin, but ye have obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine which was delivered you.