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for God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believeth in him, should not perish, but have eternal life.
for all having sinned, all have forfeited eternal glory:
for all divinely inspired writings are conducive to instruction, to conviction, to reformation, and the practice of virtue;
I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God to you, that you present your bodies a living victim, holy, acceptable unto God, as the service of a rational being.
but the fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, sweetness of disposition, beneficence, faithfulness, meekness, temperance:
for by grace are ye saved, thro' faith (and that not from us:
We know too, that all things co-operate for the good of those who love God, who, pursuant to his purpose, has now called them:
go and instruct all nations, baptizing them in the name of the father, and of the son, and of the holy ghost:
and be not conformed to the present age: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may perceive what God requires of you is good, and acceptable, and perfect.
Jesus said to him, I am the way, and the truth, and the life: no man can come to the father, but by me.
but ye shall receive the influence of the holy spirit, which will descend upon you: and ye shall be witnesses for me, in Jerusalem, in all Judea, and in Samaria, and to the remotest part of the earth.
Peter replied, repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ, for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the holy spirit.
for the wages of sin is death: but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
but to as many as received him, and believed on him, he granted the privilege of being the sons of God.
In the beginning was the Logos, and the Logos was with God, and the Logos was God.
he saved us not in consideration of any virtuous actions which we had done, but out of his meer mercy, by the baptism of regeneration, he form'd us anew, by the plentiful effusion of the holy spirit,
for if you openly confess, that Jesus is the Lord, and sincerely believe, that God has raised him from the dead, you shall be saved.
The Logos became incarnate, and had his tabernacle among us, being full of grace and truth; and we contemplated his glory, such glory as the Monogenes derived from the father.
but herein hath God displayed his love towards us, in that Christ died for us, even while we were yet sinners.
It is he then that made some, apostles: some, prophets: some, evangelists: and others, pastors, and teachers:
they continued stedfastly in the apostolical doctrine of a community, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.
Believe in me, all ye that labour under oppression, and I will give you relief.
if we confess our sins, as he is faithful and just, he will forgive us our sins, and cleanse us from all iniquity.
Jesus answered him, I declare unto thee, except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.
the thief comes only to steal, to kill, and destroy: but I am come that they might have life, and have it with all its advantages.
Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, so death by this sin; and thereby death passed upon all men, who all by his means became mortal.
Then he said to them, go ye into all parts of the world, and preach the gospel to all mankind.
salvation is not to be had by any other: for there is no other name under heaven given to men whereby we can be saved.
therefore, if any man be a christian, he is in a new creation: the old state of things is chang'd to one entirely new.
Let not your heart be troubled: you trust in God, trust also in me.
HE was the true Light who came into the world, to enlighten every man.
and Jesus came, and said to them, all power has been given me in heaven and in earth.
Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God, through our Lord Jesus Christ,
to these things I am equal, thro' Christ who strengthens me.
the Lord is coming: be not in any manner of sollicitude, but in all your occasions lay your requests before God by prayer and supplication accompany'd by thanksgiving.
Sentence of death therefore shall not pass upon those christians who do not lead a vicious life.
Three days after, there was a wedding at Cana in Galilee; where the mother of Jesus was present.
When the day of pentecost was come, they all met together with one accord.
I am crucified with Christ, it is not I that now live, but Christ that liveth in me; the life I have in this body I live by faith in the son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.
for I am not ashamed of the gospel, since it is divinely effectual to salvation, to everyone that believes, to the Jew first, and then to the Gentile.
a new commandment I give unto you, "that ye love one another; that you would have the same love for one another as I have had for you."
Now one of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, was there, a ruler of the Jews:
endeavour to approve yourself to God, as an artist that is not afraid of reproach, by rightly explaining the word of truth.
but first seek the kingdom of God, and that righteousness which leads to it, and all these things shall be superadded. be not
and I will pray the father, and he shall give you another advocate, to abide with you for ever;
Wherefore, since we are surrounded with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every incumbrance, and the sin which does so easily embarrass us, and let us pursue with constancy the course that is proposed to us:
God is a spirit, and they that worship him, must worship him in spirit and in truth.
for the same temper of mind ought to be in you as was in Christ Jesus:
be therefore upon your guard to secure your selves, and the whole flock over which the holy spirit has made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he has purchased with his own blood.
"whoever shall call upon the name of the Lord, shall be saved."
if ye love me, keep my commandments.
there the divine wrath is revealed from heaven against all impiety, and injustice of men, who wickedly suppress the truth.
"the spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor, he hath sent me to heal the broken hearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovery of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised,
Jesus answered, I tell thee, except a man be renewed by the spiritual baptism, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.
Jesus therefore knowing the Pharisees had heard that he made more disciples, and baptized more than John,
Now faith is the foundation of our hopes of happiness, and the persuasion we have about things not evident to our senses.
and the truth shall make you free.
for the word of God is active and efficacious, sharper than any two-edged sword, penetrating even to the division of soul and spirit, to the smallest and most inward parts, distinguishing the thoughts, and intentions of the heart.
confess then to one another the offences you have committed, and pray for one another, that you may be healed; the fervent prayer of a virtuous man has great influence.
The next day John saw Jesus coming to him, and said, "behold the lamb of God, who taketh away the sin of the world."
When you were in that destructive state of transgression and sin,
but when he, the spirit of truth shall come, he will inform you of all those truths: for he will not speak from himself; but the information he shall receive will he communicate: and acquaint you with what is to come.
Be every one of you subject to the ruling powers. for every ruler holds of God: the rulers in being are constituted by God.
and I tell thee likewise, that thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will hereafter build my church: and death shall not prevail against it.
When the son of man shall come in his majesty, accompanied with all his holy angels, he shall sit upon the throne of his glory.
the Jews there were of a more generous temper than those of Thessalonica: for they very readily embrac'd their doctrine, and daily examin'd, whether it was conformable to the scriptures.
but the advocate, the holy spirit, whom the father will send for my sake, he will explain every thing to you, and make you remember, all that I have told you.
you, who have the devil for your father, will execute the designs of your father: he was a murderer from the beginning, and deserted the truth, since he has no love for the truth: when he lyes, he speaks like himself: for he is a lyar, and the father of a lyar.
he came as a witness, to represent what he knew of the light, that by his means all might be convinc'd.
For the divine savour has display'd its salutary effects to all mankind:
Don't think that I am come to abolish the law or the prophets: I am not come to abolish, but to complete them.
Finally, my brethren, place your strength in the transcendent power of the Lord.
Jesus said to him, "thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind."
he is the image of the invisible God, the first-born of the whole creation.
I am the vine, you are the branches: he that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for independent of me ye can do nothing.
I declare unto you, he that heareth my doctrine, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come under condemnation; but is passed from death unto life.
Finally, my brethren, whatever has the character of truth, of dignity, of justice, of chastity, whatever can procure you esteem and reputation, in a word, if there be any thing virtuous or praise-worthy, let that be the object of your enquiry.
now without faith it is impossible to be acceptable to him: for he that presents himself to God, cannot but believe he exists, and that he is a rewarder of those who make their addresses to him.
in expectation of that desirable happiness, the glorious appearance of the supreme God, and of our saviour Jesus Christ,
but all do not obey the gospel. for Esaias saith, "Lord, who hath believed our report?"
upon which he made a whip of small cords, and drove them all out of the temple, with their sheep, and oxen; and threw about the changers money, and over-set the tables; and said to the dove-sellers,
Consider the various tryals that surround you, my brethren, as matter of great joy; knowing this,
and they were all filled with the holy ghost, and began to speak in different languages, as the spirit gave them utterance.
he that believeth, and is baptized, shall be saved; but he that disbelieves, shall be condemned.
as it is written, " there is none righteous, no not one:
sanctify them by the truth: thy word is truth.
believe, said they, on the Lord Jesus, and you shall be saved, you, and your family.
If any of you is deficient in prudence, let him ask it of God, who liberally gives to all without upbraiding: and he will give it.
Jesus said to her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me shall live even though he were dead:
then they that embraced his doctrine, were baptized: and there were about three thousand converts made that very day.
After this discourse, while they beheld, he was taken up, and a cloud received him out of their sight.
on the first day of the week we assembled to break bread, when Paul, who was to depart on the morrow, gave them a sermon, which lasted till midnight.
adore the Lord God in your hearts, and be ready to show with modesty and respect to every one that asks it, what ground there is for the expectations you have:
and this is life eternal, to acknowledge thee to be the only true God, and Jesus to be the Messiah whom thou hast sent.
Know you not that the unjust shall not inherit the kingdom of God? be not deceived: neither the licentious, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor the effeminate, nor the brutal,
where a woman of Samaria being come to draw water, Jesus said to her, give me to drink.
Jesus said to them, verily, verily I say unto you, before Abraham was I AM.
for ever since the creation of the world, his eternal power and divinity, things in themselves invisible, are clearly seen, being perceived by the things that are made; so that they are without excuse:
and this they were destin'd to. but you are the chosen race, you are kings and priests, the holy nation, the peculiar people, that you might display his glory, who called you out
God who at sundry times, and in divers manners, spake in time past to the fathers by the prophets, hath in these last days spoken unto us by his SON,
There was a rich man, who used to dress in purple and fine linnen, and pass his days in pomp and luxury.
behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, I will sup with him, and he shall afterwards be entertain'd by me.
Not every one that says to me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven: but only they who do the will of my Father who is in heaven.
the wind bloweth where it listeth, and you hear the sound thereof, but cannot tell whence it comes, or whither it goes: such is the change in every one that is renewed by the spirit.
the sick man answered him, sir, I have nobody to put me into the pool when the water has been agitated: but while I am coming, another steppeth down before me.
Jesus said therefore to those Jews who believed on him, if you adhere to my doctrine, then will you be my disciples indeed; and ye shall know the truth,
he that believeth on him, shall not be condemned: but he that believeth not, is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the only begotten son of God.
let your morals be free from avarice, being contented with what you have: for he hath said, "I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee."
Jesus then having reassumed his discourse, said to them, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me, shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.
Lay not up for your selves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal.
I and my father are one.
for our conflict is not barely with men, but with principalities, with potentates, with the princes of darkness, with wicked aereal spirits.
that you may have a distinct view of those things about which you have been inform'd.
I am the genuine vine, and my father is the vintager.
as then it is appointed that men should die but once, after which the judgment ensues;
adhere to him as to a living stone,
in consideration of the true doctrine, we all profess, and in which we shall for ever persevere.
Ask, and it shall be given you: seek, and ye shall find: knock, and the door shall be opened.
In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee, named Nazareth,
who came to Jesus by night, and said to him, rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher sent from God: for no man can perform the miracles that you do, except God be with him.
Blessed be the God and father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all the spiritual blessings in Christ's kingdom.
but they who heard that, being convicted by their own conscience, they all went old and young one after another, so that Jesus was left alone with the woman, who still kept her place.
ye are the light of the world. a city that is situated on an hill, cannot be hid;
Now the manner of Christ's birth was this: his mother Mary being promised in marriage to Joseph, before they came together, she became pregnant by the holy Spirit.
Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.
there is now no distinction of Jew or Greek, of bond or free, of male or female: for you are all one in Christ Jesus.
Is any of you sick? let him send for the pastors of the church, to pray for him, and after giving him the unction, in the name of the Lord,
Then a doctor of the law stood up to try him, saying, master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?
Now I would not have you, my brethren, be mistaken about the state of the dead, lest you should be as greatly afflicted as those, who have no hope.
every thing that is valuable, every gift that leads to perfection is deriv'd from heaven, it descends from that original light, which knows no change, no shadow, or decline:
for he hath made him who knew no sin to be a sin-offering for us, that we might be justified by God thro' him.
these things I have appriz'd you of, that ye might repose your confidence in me. the world shall give you trouble: but take courage, I have overcome the world.
by whom you also have heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: and having believed in him, ye were mark'd with the seal of the holy spirit, which was promised:
You husband, love your spouse, even as Christ loved the church, and laid down his life for her:
and the Light shineth in darkness, but the darkness did not receive it.
the Lord does not delay the accomplishment of his promise, as some do imagine. but he waits with patience upon our account, as being unwilling that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
he was not that Light, but was sent to testify of that light.
the angel answered her, "the holy spirit shall descend upon thee, and the power of the most high shall over-shadow thee: wherefore thy holy offspring shall be called the son of God.
pure and unadulterated religion, in the eye of God our father, consists in taking care of orphans and widows in their distress: and in keeping clear of the vices of the age.
he that believeth on the son, hath a right to everlasting life: and he that disobeys the son, shall not enjoy life; but be expos'd to divine wrath.
let married women be submissive to their husbands, out of regard to the Lord.
Now in case such a brother do you an injury, go and expostulate with him in private: if he repents, thou hast saved thy brother.
"ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up to heaven? this same Jesus who is taken up from you into heaven, shall descend in the same manner as ye have seen him ascend thither."
repent therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshment shall come from the presence of the Lord, who shall send Jesus Christ,
for he hath made us a-new, and form'd us by Christ Jesus to do good works, for which God had before prepared us, that we might live in them.
What advantage is it, my brethren, for a man to say he has faith, if he has no beneficence? can such a faith save him?
for God sent not his son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.
don't you know that when we were all baptized in the name of Jesus Christ, we were plunged into a state figurative of his death.
After this manner do you therefore pray: "Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. thy kingdom come.
in charity, in patience: the aged women likewise, to behave with sanctity of manners, not false accusers, not given to tipling,
Do we then conclude thus, let us continue in sin, that the divine favour may be more fully display'd?
do not drink to excess, for that tends to dissoluteness, but be regal'd with spiritual entertainments:
Afterwards I saw a new heaven, and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were vanished; and there was no more sea .
but the time is coming, nay, is very nigh, when the true worshippers shall worship the father in spirit and in truth: for they are the worshippers which he requires.
At that time, Cesar Augustus published an edict, to make a register of the Roman empire.
for there is but one God, and but one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus,
Then was Jesus led up by the Spirit into the wilderness, to be tempted by the devil:
You search the scriptures, for you think by their means to have eternal life, and they are the very writings which do testify of me.
who has by his blood obtained for us the redemption, even the forgiveness of our sins, according to the riches of his grace,
let not this surprize you: for the time is coming, when all that are in the graves shall hear his voice, and they that have done good,
but if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have society one with another, and the blood of his son Jesus Christ cleanseth us from all sin.
no man hath seen God at any time; the only begotten son, who is intimate with the father, hath made him known.
I therefore the prisoner for the Lord, beseech you to live suitably to the offers that have been made to you:
Judge not, that ye be not judged.
I acquainted you chiefly with what I received myself, that Christ died for our sins, as the scriptures foretold:
there cannot be greater love than that of a man, who lays down his life for his friends.
they are of the world: therefore their doctrine is worldly, and the world are their disciples.
I say then, conduct yourselves by the spirit, and you will not then gratify the animal passions.
you are not in such a state, but in a spiritual one, provided the divine spirit dwell in you. now if any man have not the spirit of Christ, he is none of his.
The same day at evening, being the first day of the week, the doors of the house where the disciples were, being shut, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in the midst, and said to them, peace be with you.
"where is the promise of his coming? for since our fathers are dead, the state of things is the same it has ever been since the beginning of the world."
no man can come to me, except the father who hath sent me, conduct him: and I will raise him up at the last day.
Some time after this the feast of the Jews being come, Jesus went up to Jerusalem.
for by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are on earth, both visible and invisible, the thrones, and the sovereigntys, the principalitys, and the powers: all were created by him, and for him: he is before all things,
but as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the son of man be lifted up:
Enter ye in at the strait gate; the gate that leadeth to destruction is broad, and the way is open, and they who pass through are numerous.
God has been pleas'd to over-look this state of ignorance: but now he enjoins all men every where to repent:
Nicodemus replied, how can a man be born when he is old? can he enter into his mother, and be born a second time?
If then you are risen with Christ, seek the things, that are above, where Christ sits at the right hand of God.
for whom he before approv'd, he predispos'd to follow the example of his son, who was to conduct them all as their elder brother;
Don't delusively content your selves with being of the audience, but put what you hear in practice:
be you therefore adorn'd with a compassionate temper, with benevolence, humility, meekness, patience as becometh saints and chosen favourites of God:
as some do; but encourage one another: even so much the more, as you see the day approaching.
for Jesus Christ himself has already suffer'd for our sins, the innocent for the guilty, to bring us to God: who, tho' he died with respect to his body, was rais'd to life by that spirit,
At that time, as the number of the disciples was multiplied, the Hellenists murmured against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the distribution that was made daily.
I bid you farewell! I give you my last farewell; but I do not give it out of common formality: don't be concern'd for me, or apprehensive for your selves.
my sheep hear my voice, I know them, and they follow me.
for every one that asks, does receive: he that seeks, does find: and he that knocks at the door, is admitted.
he himself cancel'd our sins by the crucifixion of his body, that we being set free from sin, might live in the service of virtue. it is by his bruises that you were healed:
Surrender therefore to God, resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
nevertheless, I tell you the truth; it is expedient for you that I go away: for if I do not go away, the advocate will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him to you.
I am the true pastor: the true pastor exposes his life for the sheep.
not an high priest who is incapable of compassionating our miseries; since he was exposed to the same trials as we are, sin only excepted. let
as likewise Jesus and his disciples, who were all invited to the feast.
Ye are the salt of the earth; but if the salt become insipid, how shall it recover its savour? it is no longer fit for any thing, but to be cast out and trod under foot.
who being the radiation of his glory, and the imprest image of his substance, and governing all things by his powerful command, after having himself made expiation for our sins, sat down on the right hand of the divine majesty in the highest heavens.
Be temperate, be vigilant: for your adversary the Devil goes about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.
The spirit likewise softens our afflictions: for being at a loss to apply for the most proper relief; the spirit it self affects us with those pious ejaculations, which we can't well express.
Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth, is born of God, and knoweth God.
all those whom my father gives me, shall come to me; and I will not reject any that come to me.
Love not the world, nor let worldly things engage your affections. he that is worldly affected is a stranger to divine love.
but when the advocate is come, whom I will send to you from the father, even the spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the father, he shall testify of me.
Consider what proof the father has given us of his love, in allowing us to be called the sons of God: therefore the world does not know us, because it knew him not.
The first day of the week early in morning Mary Magdalene, when it was yet dusky, came to the sepulchre, and found the stone was taken away from the sepulchre.
then Peter thus began, now I plainly perceive that God is no respecter of persons:
Then he said to the whole company, if any one will be my follower, let him renounce himself, take up his cross daily, and follow me.
Philip answered him, two hundred penny-worth of bread is not sufficient to furnish every one of them a little.
One sabbath-day, Jesus went to dine with a Pharisee of the first distinction, where he was strictly observ'd.
being come to Nazareth, where he had been brought up; according to his custom, he went into the synagogue on the sabbath-day, and standing up to read,
I left you in Crete, to regulate what was amiss, and to ordain pastors in every city, as I had appointed you,
upon which Jesus said to them, verily, verily I say unto you, the son can do nothing of himself, except he sees the father do it: for whatever he doth, that the son does likewise.
When Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, in the reign of king Herod, certain eastern Magi came to Jerusalem, with this enquiry,
for you are all the sons of God by faith in Christ Jesus.
Let the christian doctrine be the familiar subject of your entertainment: in all wisdom instructing and exhorting one another, in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, melodiously tuning your grateful praises to God.
But you must above all consider, that no prophecy of the scripture did proceed
neither pray I for these alone, but for those also who shall believe on me through their preaching.
My dear children, these things I write unto you, that ye may avoid sin. but if any man has failed, we have an advocate with the father, Jesus Christ the just.
In the last day, the most solemn day of the feast, Jesus being there, raised his voice, and said, if any man thirst, let him come to me, and drink.
now the effects of vicious passions are manifestly these, fornication, uncleanness,
Jesus answered her, if you knew the dispensation of God, and who it is that says to you, give me to drink; you would have asked of him, and he would have given you living water.
Stand fast therefore, and be not hampered again with the yoke of bondage.
Immediately the brethren sent away Paul and Silas by night to Berea, where being arriv'd, they went into the synagogue.
for I am fully persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come,
There are three witnesses in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three testify the same thing.
as many as are actuated by the spirit of God, they are the sons of God.
even so let your light shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your father who is in heaven.
In my former treatise, I gave an account, O Theophilus, of all the actions and doctrine of Jesus, to the time of his assumption,
sometime after Jesus met him in the temple, and said to him, you see you were cured: sin no more, lest you suffer something worse.
Jesus Christ is always the same, yesterday, to-day, and for ever. be not then misled by artful, novel doctrines:
What shall we conclude then from this? if God be for us, who can be against us?
he who has begun this good work in you will bring it to perfection against the appearance of Christ. it is but just
Now before the feast of the passover, Jesus perceiving that his hour was come, when he was to pass out of this world, and go to the father, having loved his own which were in the world, he loved them unto the end.
from the prophet's OWN MOTION; but the holy men of God spoke by the IMPULSE of the holy spirit.
therefore we are buried with him by being plunged into a sort of death: that as Christ was raised up from the dead into a state of glory with the father, even so we also should proceed to a new state of life.
Another time, as they were on a journey, Jesus enter'd into a village, where a woman, named Martha, entertain'd him at her house.
Wherefore, my beloved, as you have always obey'd the gospel, not only when I was with you, but much more now while I am absent, continue the work of your own salvation, whatever persecutions you apprehend:
and when he is come, he will convince the world of sin, of justice, of judgment:
if you should respectfully say to the suit of fine cloths, sit you there, that's for quality; and to the poor man, stand thou there, or place your self at my feet:
Jesus answered him, he that loves me, will observe my precepts: and my father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him.
If we say that we are without sin, we deceive ourselves, and have no regard to truth.
Beware of false prophets, who to outward appearance are sheep, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves.
Social affection is patient, is kind; is a stranger to envy; is not insolently vain, nor arrogant: does not behave indecently,
Blessed be the God and father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to his great mercy has regenerated us, and given us by the resurrection of Jesus Christ, the expectation of immortal life,
One day Jesus had been praying in a certain place, and as soon as he had done, one of his disciples said to him, instruct us about prayer, as John the baptist instructed his disciples.
according as he had chosen us in himself before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy, free from vice, and devoted to virtue.
Jesus propos'd likewise this parable to them, to show that they should persevere in prayer, and not be discouraged.
in my father's house are many mansions; however, I have told you, I am going to prepare a place for you:
God sent forth his own son born of a woman, and subject to the law, to redeem those,
Jesus answered them, saying, destroy this temple, and within three days I will raise it up.
and let us animate one another to the mutual returns of love, and kind offices: not abandoning our assemblies,
If then there be any christian consolation, any charitable relief, any communion of the spirit, if any tenderness of compassion,
Are you not become associates with infidels? but what affinity is there between virtue and vice? and what communication has light with darkness?
be not deceived, God will not be mocked: for what a man soweth, that shall he also reap:
After this a great multitude being gather'd about him, he address'd himself to them,
having Jesus in our view, the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him, endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down on the right hand of the throne of God.
Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
So when they had dined, Jesus said to Simon Peter, Simon son of Jonas, do you love me more than these do? yes, Lord, said he, you know that I love you. Jesus reply'd, feed my lambs.
Jesus answer'd, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me, shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me, shall never thirst.
I therefore direct you, not to be sollicitous, with regard to life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor with regard to the body, what clothes ye shall wear: Is not life it self a greater gift than food; and the body a greater gift than rayment?
he he has deduced all mankind from one parent, to inhabit the surface of the whole earth, having pre-establish'd the appointed periods, and the boundarys of their dominions:
and she shall be deliver'd of a son, to whom you shall give the name Jesus: for he shall save his people from their sins.
what! know ye not that your bodies are the temple of the holy spirit, which is in you, which you have from God, and that you are not your own?
for he has subjected all things to him, and constituted him supreme head of the church,
whereupon the Jews said, what miracle can you show to justify your behaviour?
Concerning the Logos, the author of Life, we declare what was from the beginning, what we have heard, what we have seen with our eyes, what we have consider'd, and what has been the object of our touch.
Saul still breathing out nothing but threats and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord,
for I consider, that the sufferings of this present life are infinitely over-ballanc'd by that glory which shall hereafter be discovered to us.
and he that was healed, did not know who it was: for Jesus had slip'd away, by favour of the crowd that was there.
amen. for this cause God gave them up to infamous passions: for even the sex perverted the instinct of nature:
Now unto him that is able to do infinitely above what we ask or comprehend, by his power operating in us,
who has deliver'd you from the state of darkness, and has translated you into the kingdom of his beloved son.
teaching them to observe every thing which I have enjoin'd you: and be assured I shall be always with you to the end of the world.
mercy, peace and love be multiplied to you.
among whom Jesus Christ has also called you:
ye men of Israel attend to what I say; Jesus of Nazareth was a man whom God distinguished among you, by miracles, by prodigies, and signs, which God did by him in the midst of you, as you your selves also know:
Now Jesus being full of the holy spirit, return'd from Jordan, and was led by the spirit into the desart,
then said Jesus to them again, "peace be with you: as my father hath sent me, even so send I you."
Blessed are they, that are of an humble spirit, for of such is the kingdom of the Messias.
then said some of his disciples among themselves, what is the meaning of his saying, "within a little while ye shall not see me: but within a little while ye shall see me again, because I am going to the father?"
Jesus being invited to dinner at a certain Pharisee's house, he went home with him, and sat down to table.
beloved, we are now the sons of God, tho' it does not yet appear what we shall be: but we know, that when this change shall be, his immediate presence will give us a divine resemblance.
Then I saw a great white throne, and him that sat on it, from whose presence the earth and the heaven fled away, so that they disappear'd.
"the time, said he, is accomplish'd, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel."
Be mutually obsequious with christian respect.
Whereas several have undertaken to draw up a narrative of those transactions, which pass'd among us;
After this the Lord nominated seventy disciples more, and sent them before by two and two, into all the cities, and towns, where he himself design'd to go.
Jesus, to avoid this crowd of people, went to a mountain: and when he was set down, his disciples came to him.
they had no children, because Elizabeth was steril, and they were both advanced in years.
Take notice that in the latter days difficult incidents will arise;
no man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or he will be attach'd to the one, and neglectful of the other. ye cannot serve God and Mamon.
you have met with no trials yet, but such as are common to men: and God who is faithful, will not suffer you to be tempted above your strength; but will with the temptation make a way to escape, by enabling you to bear it.
for the son of man is come to seek, and to save that which was lost.
and Jesus said, "father, forgive them; for they know not what they do." then they divided his raiment among them by throwing lots,
On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they went to the sepulchre with the spices they had provided, accompanied by several others.
who is passed into the heavens, Jesus the son of God, let us hold fast our profession. for we have
And Judas the father of Phares and Zara by Thamar, and Phares the father of Esrom, Esrom the father of Aram.
it was not you that chose me, but I that chose you, and establish'd you, that your travels may be fruitful, and your fruit be lasting: so that whatever ye shall ask of the father for my sake, he will give it you.
upon which Peter said, Ananias, how could satan inspire thine heart to lye to the holy ghost, and to keep back part of the price of the land?
What I have explain'd to you, my brethren, is the gospel which I preached to you, which you have received, and wherein you have persisted:
Take care not to perform any religious act in order to be observed by men: otherwise you will have no reward from your father who is in heaven.
and that from your infancy you were acquainted with the sacred writings, which point you the way to salvation, by believing in Christ Jesus:
But after John was put in prison, Jesus came into Galilee, spreading the good news of the kingdom of the Messiah.
Now when they heard this, their hearts were struck with remorse, and they said to Peter, and to the rest of the apostles, men and brethren, what shall we do?
but I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them who traduce you, and persecute you:
for which may my God crown all your desires with glory by Christ Jesus.
Then I saw heaven opened, and a white horse appear'd; and he that sat upon him was called the faithful and the true: in righteousness he judges and makes war:
I assure you, he that believeth on me, shall likewise perform the works that I do; nay, greater works than these shall he do; because for that end am I going to my father.
Let your actions be such, with regard to others, as you should think reasonable with regard to yourselves, for this is the substance of the law and the prophets.
you have condemn'd the just, you have put him to death, though he did not oppose you.
for where two or three are assembled in my name, there am I in the midst of them.
they that believe shall be endued with these miraculous gifts: in my name they shall cast out demons: they shall speak new languages:
but Jesus answered him, It is written, "Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every thing that God shall prescribe."
who tho' he was the image of God, did not affect to appear with divine majesty, but divested himself thereof,
Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, do you, who are spiritual, restore him with all gentleness, taking heed lest you yourselves be overcome by temptation.
on the contrary, he heaps his favours upon you. wherefore 'tis said, "God defeats the proud, but is gracious to the humble."
But as for you, who hear me, love your enemies: do good to those, who hate you: bless those, who curse you:
beware lest any one seduce you by the vain illusions of philosophy, founded upon human traditions, and meer shadows, and not upon Christ:
The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ the son of God.
and this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world, to testify to all nations, that the end will then come.
"it shall come to pass in the last days (saith God) I will pour out of my spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men dream dreams:
you shall therefore love the lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, to the utmost of your understanding, and all your faculties." this is the first commandment.
a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel," that is to say, God our Saviour.
and this is the subject of their condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men have loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.
he came unto his own, and his own received him not.
seek peace with all men, and sanctity of life, without which no man shall see the Lord:
for the Lord himself will descend from heaven, and by the voice of the archangel, with the trumpet of God, resound the summons: they who died christians shall rise first:
now whatever was heretofore writ, was writ for our instruction; that we through patience and the comfortable promises of the scriptures might have hope.
Now the spirit says expresly, that in the latter times some shall abandon the faith, by giving credit to seducing spirits, and the doctrine concerning demons;
Degenerate race, don't you know that friendship with vice is hostility against heaven. he that is a friend to the vicious world, is an enemy to God.
but the divine justification certified by the law and the prophets, is now clearly proposed independently of the law:
by this mutual love shall all men know that you are my disciples.
give and you shall receive: they shall pour into your lap good measure, well pressed, heap'd up, and running over. for in the measure you deal with others, you shall be dealt with yourselves.
this is my commandment, that ye love one another, as I have loved you.
For tho' I should speak with the eloquence of men, and of angels, and not have social affection, I should be like sounding brass, or a noisy cymbal.
and all the congregation of the people stood praying without, at the time of offering incense,
he that has not social affection, does not know God; for God is love.
Therefore now, you are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellow-citizens with the saints, and domesticks of God's family,
being with them when they were assembled, he order'd they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for what the father had promis'd, which, said he, I mention'd.
Rejoice in the Lord alway: I say it again, rejoice.
For tho' the doctrine of the cross seems folly to those that perish: yet we that are to be saved, do feel its energy is divine.
it is I that give them eternal life, and they shall never perish, neither shall any one force them out of my hand.
from me, who called you by the grace of Christ; this can be
how Jesus of Nazareth divinely inspired by the holy spirit, and with miraculous power, went about doing good, and healing all that were under the oppression of the devil: because God was with him.
then will he say to those on the left, depart from me ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels.
Wherefore, my dear brethren, let every one be eager to hear, averse to contradiction, and deaf to passion.
he is the the victim that has expiated our sins: and not ours only, but likewise the sins of the whole world.
now Zachary was to officiate in divine service, in the order of his family,
Now there were several prophets and teachers in the church of Antioch, as Barnabas, Simeon surnam'd Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul.
then he took bread, and having given thanks, he brake it, and gave it to them, saying, this represents my body which is given for you: do this in remembrance of me.
he himself is the head of the church, which is his body. he is the prince, the first-born from the dead, that in all things he might be chief.
It is thus his divine power has given us every thing conducive to life and piety, by making us acquainted with him, who has called us by his illustrious power;
Let no man under temptation, say, it is God that tempts him; for as he is incapable of moral evil, he can't influence any one thereto.
Now an angel of the Lord spoke to Philip, saying, arise, and go toward the south, by the way that leads from Jerusalem to Gaza, in the desart.
to Timothy, my dear son, grace, mercy and peace from God the father, and from Jesus Christ our Lord.
happy is he that can stand the tryal: for when he has undergone the test, he shall receive that crown of life which the Lord has promised to those that love him.
then Peter and the other apostles made answer, we ought to obey God rather than men.
so that even a single person whose vigour was gone, gave rise to a posterity as numerous as the stars of the sky, or the sands on the sea-shore, which cannot be numbred.
For as the body is one, tho' it has many members, and all the members of that one body, tho' many, are one body: so also is the body of Christ.
for the spirit, which God has given us, is not a spirit of timidity, but of fortitude, of benevolence, and of moderation.
Then he propos'd this parable, concerning those who had a great opinion of their own justice, and look'd with contempt upon others.
for at the appointed time Christ died for us, when we were in a helpless, sinful state.
So it was when a man was going to travel into a foreign country, he called his servants, and delivered to them his stock:
but the fearful, and incredulous, the abominable, the murderer, the licentious, the poisoner, the idolater, and every lyar shall have their part in the lake which burns with fire and brimstone: this is the second death."
that they all may be one, as thou, father, art in me, and I in thee; that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me.
Aram the father of Aminadab, Aminadab the father of Naasson, Naasson the father of Salmon.
One day, as the people press'd after him to hear his divine preaching, he came near the lake of Gennesereth,
you believe there is but one God, very well: the demons believe as much, and tremble."
As there were false prophets among the people of Israel, there will likewise be false doctors among you, who by introducing pernicious sects, and by renouncing the Lord, who bought them, will bring upon themselves swift destruction.
Is any among you afflicted? let him pray. is his mind serene? let him sing psalms.
The History of the life of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.
Now the whole body of believers were but one heart, and one soul: no one look'd upon what he possessed, as his own, but every thing was held in common.
the woman said to him, sir, I perceive that you are a prophet.
(for a messenger went down at certain times into the pool, and agitated the water: the first then that stepped in after this commotion of the water, was cured of whatever disease he had.)
so that he has an uninterrupted power to save those, that come to God by him, because he ever lives to make intercession for them.
Being therefore in his presence, they asked him, saying, Lord, is this the time when you will restore again the kingdom to Israel?
for the son of man himself is not come to receive the services of men, but to do them service, and to lay down his life a ransom for many.
therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made that same Jesus whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ.
and said, he that can't abandon his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, nay, even his own life, cannot be my disciple.
Jesus said to him, have I been with you so long, and don't you know me yet? Philip, he that hath seen me, hath seen the father; why then do you say, shew us the father?
now the Scribes and Pharisees were upon the watch to see if he would work a cure upon the sabbath-day, and so have matter of accusation against him.
if ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask what ye will, and you shall obtain it.
the cleansing of the body is only external, but the purification of the spirit is spiritual.
Jesus answer'd him, the first of all the commandments is thus deliver'd, "hear, o Israel, the lord our God is the only lord.
Now it is by virtue of my apostolical commission, that I charge every man among you, not to entertain too high an opinion of himself; but modestly consider, that 'tis God who has dealt to every man his proportion of spiritual gifts.
then he said, this is what I told you, while I was yet with you, that what has been written concerning me in the law of Moses, in the prophets, and in the psalms, must be all accomplished.
Now there was a certain man named Ananias who with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession,
Now Jesus being risen early on the first day of the week, he appear'd first to Mary Magdalene, whom he had dispossess'd of seven demons.
be ye therefore perfect, even as your father who is in heaven is perfect.
and you fathers don't exasperate your children: but instruct them in the discipline and institution of the Lord.
The sabbath being over, and the first day of the week beginning to dawn, Mary Magdalene, and the other Mary, came to see the sepulchre.
Children, obey your christian parents: for this is the law.
Jesus answered, my kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, I should have had my guards to prevent my falling into the hands of the Jews: whereas my kingdom is of another nature.
Do nothing out of a spirit of contention, or for vain-glory, but modestly look upon others as if they were better than yourselves.
but we are the denisons of heaven, from whence we expect the saviour Jesus Christ our Lord.
When the sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome, after having bought aromatic drugs to embalm him,
My brethren, don't affect many of you to be doctors, considering, that those of us who are such, shall be tried with the greater severity.
are moved, and do exist: even as some of your own poets have said, WE ARE EVEN HIS OFFSPRING.
for you have had five husbands, and he whom you now have, is not your husband: in that you said true.
when Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, it is finished: and bowing his head, he expir'd.
the holy religious women of former times were thus adorned, and were submissive to their husbands.
refer all your disquietudes to him, for you are the objects of his care.
This then is the commission we have from him, to declare unto you, that God is light, and in him there is no darkness.
the sun is up and darts its rays, the grass is wither'd, its flowers droop, and all their beautiful appearance vanishes away. just so the rich man fades with all his projects.
as good economists of the different dispensations of God, communicate to one another the gifts you have receiv'd.
The same day two of them went to a village named Emmaus, which was distant about threescore furlongs from Jerusalem:
I exhort you therefore, above all things, to present supplications, prayers, intercessions and thanksgiving for all men:
don't imagine that I am come to bring peace upon the earth: I came not to bring peace, but war.
Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us. (for it is written, " cursed is every one, that hangeth upon a tree.")
the same was in the beginning with God.
Ye have heard that it was said, "Thou shalt not commit adultery,"
Since then the children were made subject to a state of mortality, so he himself likewise was subject to the same condition: that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil;
and the king will reply, I declare unto you, your having done this for one of the least of these my brethren, is the same thing as doing it for me.
but he said to me, "my favour is sufficient for thee: for my strength is shown to be perfect by thy weakness." with pleasure therefore will I glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may be seen to dwell in me.
to sanctify them by his spirit, that by their obedience they might be sprinkled with the blood of Jesus Christ. may the divine savour make you continually prosper.
"I declare to every one that hears the words of the prophecy of this book, if any one shall add to these things, God shall strike him with the plagues that are written in this book:
with relation to his son Jesus Christ our Lord, who was of the lineage of David as to his body,
One of the Scribes, that had heard their dispute, observing the propriety of his answers, propos'd this question to him, which is the principal commandment of all?
which is not only come to you, but to all the world; where it produces its effects, and increases, as it does also among you, ever since you sincerely embrac'd the divine favour,
it is the action of the mind that vivifies, that of the body profits nothing: the words that I have delivered to you, spiritually understood, give life.
to knowledge, temperance: to temperance, patience: to patience, piety:
therefore, whoever heareth these instructions of mine, and puts them in practice, I will compare him to the prudent man, who built his house upon a rock:
the same spirit testifies to our spirit, that we are the children of God.
this is the proof of the divine love, Christ expos'd his life for us: and we ought to expose our lives for the brethren.
As Jesus passed by, he saw a man that was born blind.
Jesus answer'd, verily I tell you, this day thou shalt be with me in paradise.
this I say, my brethren, because the body, as it is at present, cannot possess the kingdom of God; and what is corruptible, can't enjoy incorruptibility.
being justified by his unmerited favour through the redemption that is by Jesus Christ:
For I received it from the Lord, and I inform'd you of it: that the Lord Jesus, the night in which he was betrayed, took bread:
but whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him, shall never thirst: for the water that I shall give him, shall be in him a fountain springing up to everlasting life.
Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, chosen to declare the gospel dispensation,
After this I beheld, and there was a great multitude, which no man could number, of every nation, tribe, people, and language, who stood before the throne, and before the lamb cloathed in white robes, having palms in their hands.
I assure you, he that entreth not by the door into the sheep-fold, but climbeth up some other way, is a thief and a robber.
Marriage is every where honourable, and that state is innocent: but the licentious and adulterers God will punish.
He that aspires to be a bishop, desires an office that is honourable.
Blessed are the pacific: for they shall be the children of God.
Whilst Apollos was at Corinth, Paul, having pass'd through the upper provinces of Asia, arrived at Ephesus, where finding some disciples, he said to them,
And when you pray, be not as the hypocrites are: for they chuse to stand praying in publick places, and at the corners of the streets, to be observ'd by men. I assure you, they have their reward.
You have heard that it hath been said, "you shall love your neighbour, and hate your enemy:"
for, brethren, you have been called to liberty. only abuse not this freedom as a pretext to vice, but in offices of love be as servants one to another.
the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, call'd the devil or satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast down to the earth, and his angels were precipitated with him.
whether therefore you eat or drink, or whatsoever you do, do all to the glory of God.
and thus you will have a free admittance into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
and whatever you do, do it heartily, as serving the Lord, and not men:
for this cause I bow my knees unto the father of our Lord Jesus Christ,
considering, that it was not by such perishable things as silver or gold, that you were releas'd from those vain rites and customs impos'd upon you by your fathers,
Be ye therefore imitators of God, as his dear children; live together in love,
and bringing them out, he said, sirs, what must I do to be saved?
I saw likewise thrones, where persons were seated, to whom the power of judging was given: and I saw the souls of those that were beheaded for the testimony they had given to Jesus, and for the word of God, who had not worshipped the beast, nor his image, nor had received his mark upon their foreheads, or in their hands; and they lived and reigned with Christ a thousand years.
Pour out your souls unto God upon all occasions, watching in prayer with all perseverance and supplication for all christians:
Let love be without dissimulation. abhor that which is evil, adhere to that which is good.
but these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Messias, the son of God, and that believing ye might have life through his name.
Let the married women be subservient to their husbands, that if they happen to disbelieve the gospel, they may be gain'd by the instructive conduct of their wives,
do you think then, O man, who do what you condemn in others, that you shall escape the judgment of God?
Then Peter advancing to him, said, Lord, if my brother injures me, how many injuries must I forgive him? must I forgive him seven?
where they resided a whole year with that church, and instructed abundance of disciples, and these disciples were the first that were denominated Christians.
and according to the custom of distributing the parts, it fell to his lot to burn incense in the sanctuary.
for no man hath penetrated into the secrets of heaven, but he that came down from heaven, even the son of man, who is in heaven.
for before they were born, and had done neither good or evil, that the distinction which God had purposed to make might appear to be, not in consideration of their actions, but of his own free call,
and when Jesus was baptized, he came out of the water: and immediately the heavens seem'd to be parted asunder before him, and he saw the Spirit
but the woman of Samaria said to him, how is it that you who are a Jew, ask drink of me, who am a Samaritan? (for the Jews have no friendly intercourse with the Samaritans.)
While they were yet eating, Jesus took bread, and having given thanks, he brake it, and gave it to the disciples, saying, take, eat; this represents my body.
Then addressing himself to his disciples, if any man, said he, would follow me, let him renounce himself, take up his cross, and so follow me.
As Jesus was going to the district of Cesarea-Philippi, he asked his disciples, what do people say of me? that I am a common man?
Then one of the company said to him, order my brother to give me my share of our inheritance.
Afterwards I saw an angel come down from heaven, having the key of the bottomless pit, with a great chain in his hand.
that whosoever believeth in him, should not perish, but have eternal life.
Now a certain man was sick, named Lazarus, who was of Bethany, the town of Mary, and of Martha her sister.
which were buried (as Christ was) in your baptism, by virtue of which you rise (as he did) to a new life, through a belief of that divine power, which raised him from the dead.
by the reading whereof you may perceive how far I am let into the secret of Christ.
he it is that we preach, exhorting, and instructing men in every part of divine knowledge, that they may all be perfectly acquainted with the doctrine of Christ Jesus.
and not only so, but we triumph in tribulation also, knowing that tribulation worketh patience; and patience, probation;
for he that violates but one precept of the whole law, is as obnoxious to punishment, as if he had broke thro' all the rest.
and gives the expectation of eternal life, which the God of veracity promised so many ages ago;
he that is vitious, is lawless: for sin is the transgression of the law.
he that hath received my commandments, and keeps them, he it is that loves me: and he that loves me, shall be beloved by my father, and I will love him, and shew my self unto him.
if even thy hand should make thee transgress, saw it off, and cast it away, it is better for thee to enter into life maimed, than to have both hands and go into Gehenna, the unextinguishable fire:
My brethren, let not your christian profession be accompanied with partiality.
let the rich be humbled by his instability: for he is as transitory as a flower in the field.
However some that arrived from Judea, told the Gentile converts, unless you are circumcised agreeably to the law of Moses, you cannot be saved.
to those unbelievers, whose minds the God of this world has so blinded, that the glorious lustre of the gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, does not enlighten them.
grieve not the holy spirit of God, by whom you are sealed against the day of deliverance:
why should you now delay? arise, be baptized, and cleansed from your sins, by invoking the name of the Lord.
fear not, ye little flock, for it is your father's good pleasure to grant you the kingdom.
When he was set out upon his journey, there met him one, who kneeling down before him, said, good master, what must I do to inherit eternal life?
Mortify therefore your sensual appetites, fornication, impurity, irregular passions, wicked desires, and that licentiousness practised by idolaters.
he was in the world, even the world that had been made by him, but the world knew him not.
But how, say you, shall they call on him on whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard?
and if I die, I gain.
Then many of the Publicans, and people of a bad reputation gather'd about Jesus to hear him;
this will conciliate the divine favour. and this is the condition of your vocation, since Christ himself has suffer'd for us,
but as we lay aside the veil, the divine light gradually informs the mind, according as we attend to that spiritual sense, which points out the Lord.
therefore whenever you pray, be fully persuaded of obtaining your request, and I assure you it shall be granted, whatever it be.
if it be God's will, that I might now at length have the happiness of coming to you.
Then addressing himself to the people, and his disciples, he said, he that desires to be under my conduct, let him renounce himself, and follow me.
Being one body, acted by one spirit, since you all have but one expectation in view;
the servants of Jesus Christ, to all the christians that are at Philippi, to the bishops, and to the deacons.
but being sincere in mutual love, may be entirely united to Christ, who is the head:
The kingdom of the Messiah will then be such, as when ten virgins took their lamps, and went out to meet the bridegroom.
the GOD who made the world and every thing therein, and is the Lord of heaven and earth, does not dwell in temples erected by men:
thou hast a few persons in Sardis who have not defiled their garments; they shall walk with me in white: for they are worthy.
out of the over-flowing treasures of his comprehensive wisdom and contrivance.
these things have I written to you, that you may know that you have eternal life, by your believing on the name of the son of God.
be mutually kind, tender-hearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.
and cry, "we shake off the dust, that sticks to our feet, against you: but take notice, the kingdom of God has been near you."
I address myself to you pastors, as being a pastor myself, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and as one who is to partake of the glory, that shall hereafter be made manifest;
Now what is testified, is this, that God has given to us eternal life: and this life is by his son.
then it was that God, who is rich in mercy, thro' his great love, wherewith he loved us,
God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; there shall be no more death, sorrow, or crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former state of things is passed away." he that sat upon the throne, said,
as she followed Paul and the rest of us, she cried out, these men are the servants of the most high God, who show you the way to salvation.
Then I saw another angel fly in the mid-heaven, having the everlasting gospel to preach to those that dwell on the earth, to every nation, tribe, province, and people, crying with a loud voice,
fear not those who can only kill the body, but cannot hurt the soul: rather fear him who is able to destroy both soul and body in Gehenna.
In the mean time the eleven disciples went into Galilee, to a mountain where Jesus had appointed them.
For this cause, ever since we heard of it, we incessantly pray for you, requesting that you may be endued with respect to the knowledge of his will, with all wisdom and spiritual discernment:
to whom also he shewed himself alive after his passion, of which they had many proofs, during the forty days he appear'd to them, and inform'd them about the reign of the Messias:
Let no man therefore condemn you for meats or drinks, or in respect of feasts, or new moons, or sabbaths:
There it is that divine justification is revealed to be wholly by faith: as it is written, " the just shall live by faith."
See! he is coming on the clouds; and every eye shall see him, even they who pierced him: then all the tribes of the earth will smite their breasts at the sight: even so it will be.
praising God, and showing benevolence to all the people. and the Lord encreased the church daily with new converts.
for the spirit you have received is not servile to keep you still in fear; but it is the spirit of adoption, whereby we cry Abba, that is, father.
At that time Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized by John in Jordan.
It is by him, that we have a share in the inheritance, which was before allotted to us, in consequence of his design, who executes the whole plan, as he himself had contriv'd it:
while one cries I am Paul's disciple, and another, I am Apollo's, are ye not vicious?
the devil that seduced them, shall be cast into the lake of fire and brimstone, where the beast and the false prophet are, and shall be tormented day and night for ever and ever.
let us then not be weary in doing good, for in due season we shall reap, if we be not tired.
I have yet many things to tell you, but ye cannot bear them now;
I indeed baptize you with water to lead you to repentance; but he that cometh after me, is my superiour, whose shoes I am not worthy to carry: he shall baptize you with the effusion of the holy Ghost, in the appearance of fire:
since your regeneration is not owing to any corruptible principles, but to the unchangeable word of the immortal God.
Jesus was then about thirty years of age, being, as was suppos'd, the son of Joseph,
he replied, 'tis thus, "thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, with all thy soul, with all thy strength, and with all thy understanding; and thy neighbour as thy self."
Then Mary said, "my soul doth magnify the Lord,
Besides, we have this confidence in him, that if we ask any thing according to his will, he will hear us.
who also declared to us the love you bear to us upon a spiritual account.
or indeed that we may have mutual consolation from the faith which is in common to you and to me.
the mystery of piety is the pillar and basts of truth; and certainly most extraordinary. God has appear'd in the flesh, been justified by the spirit, seen by angels, proclaim'd to the Gentiles, believ'd by the world, and assum'd into glory.
what shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or penury, or peril, or sword?
to piety, fraternal affection: and to fraternal affection, universal benevolence.
Thomas answered, and said to him, my Lord and my God!
Keep that form of sound doctrine you receiv'd from me, which consists in christian faith and charity:
wherefore God has highly exalted and given him a name, which is above every name;
let no obscene language defile your mouth, use only such as tends to edification, that it may be beneficial to the hearers.
As to the day and hour, that no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, but the father only.
and I am going to send you what my father has promis'd you. but continue in the city of Jerusalem, until you shall be endued with power from on high.
that is to say, master! Jesus said to her, touch me not: for I am not yet ascended to my father: but go to my brethren, and say to them, "I ascend unto my father and your father, even my God and your God."
Jesus having said this, lift up his eyes to heaven, and said, "father, the hour is come; glorify thy son, that thy son also may glorify thee.
you breathe slaughter and revenge for what you cannot obtain.
At the same time, there were some present, who gave Jesus an account of the Galileans, whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices.
let your discourse and your actions be all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the father by him.
Ye have heard that it has been said to the antients, "Thou shalt not kill: and whosoever shall kill, shall be punish'd by the tribunal."
Ye have heard that it hath been said, "An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth."
All that believed were united together, and had all things in common,
he shall be your joy and transport, and numbers shall rejoice at his birth.
address your selves to God, and you will find him present with you: cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, you that are diffident.
on the contrary, may you increase in the favour, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ! to him be glory both now and for ever. AMEN.
Dear children, the last time is come: as ye have heard that antichrist was to come, accordingly many antichrists have already appeared; whereby we know that we are now in the last times.
When ye therefore shall see the abomination of desolation, mention'd by Daniel the prophet, stand about the holy place, (let him that readeth,
my constant example has shown you that the disabled should be assisted by your labours, remembring the words of the Lord Jesus, who said, "it is a greater happiness to give than to receive."
but every one that heareth these instructions of mine, and practiseth them not, shall be compared to a fool who built his house upon the sand:
Blessed be the God, and father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the father of mercies, and the God of all consolation:
I assure you, heaven and earth may as well cease to be, as that one jot or one tittle of the law should fail of its completion.
and that repentance and remission of sins should be preach'd in his name, among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.
As for that day of the Lord, it will advance like a thief: then the heavens will rush with violence, the boiling elements will be dissolved, and the earth with all its contents, shall be burnt away.
Wherefore remember that you were heretofore Gentiles, being denominated the uncircumcised, by those who are the circumcised by a manual operation;
and we have known, and are convinced that God hath loved us. God is love; and he that cultivates social affection, dwelleth in God, and God in him.
which you heard was offer'd to you, by the instructions of Epaphras, our dear fellow-servant, who is to you a faithful minister of Christ:
At length Jesus shewed himself again to the disciples upon the sea-coast of Tiberias; and the manner of his appearance was thus.
where a great number of infirm, blind, lame, and paralytic people lay waiting for the moving of the water:
I conjure you in the name of God, and of the Lord Jesus Christ, who is to judge the living and the dead, at his appearance in his kingdom,
James a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the TWELVE TRIBES dispers'd thro' the world, sends greeting.
the favour of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communication of the Holy Spirit, be with you all. amen.
therefore let us not sleep away our time like others, but be vigilant and temperate.
Besides, we have the more authentic accounts of the prophets, to which you do well in giving your attention, as to a lamp shining in an obscure place, till the day dawn, and the morning-star arises in your hearts.
put on the set of divine armour, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
therefore the Jews were the more eager to kill him, because he had not only violated the sabbath, but likewise, because he had said that God was his proper father, making himself equal with God.
but tho' I, or an angel from heaven should preach any thing to you for gospel, different from the gospel I have preached unto you, let him be accursed.
for the time will come, when they will not endure sound doctrine, but get teachers of their own corrupt taste, to sooth their ears that itch for flattery:
an expression which they dwelt upon, asking one another the meaning of "till he was raised from the dead."
Wherefore, my brethren, since by virtue of the blood of Jesus we have the liberty of entring into the holy of holies,
even the spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees nor knows him: but ye shall know him, for he shall dwell with you, and shall be in you.
In the fifteenth year of the emperor Tiberius, when Pontius Pilate was governor of Judea; Herod tetrarch of Gallilee: Philip his brother tetrarch of Iturea and Trachonitis: and Lysanias the tetrarch of Abilene:
In that country there were shepherds lying in the open fields, taking their turns to watch the stock in the night;
Blessed are they who hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be satisfied.
for God is my witness, to whom I am entirely devoted, in preaching the gospel of his son, that I constantly make mention of you, in my prayers, requesting,
See then that you behave circumspectly, and not as fools, but as wise,
thus fitly qualifying his servants for their respective offices, in order to build up the body of Christ:
I was with you in weakness, in fear, and in great agony:
for if you are possess'd of these virtues and improve therein, they will prevent the knowledge you have of our Lord Jesus Christ from being useless to others, and unprofitable to yourselves.
us therefore approach with confidence to the throne of grace, that we may obtain the seasonable assistance of divine mercy and favour.
by which we have receiv'd the most inestimable promises, that thereby you might become partakers of the divine perfections, after having escap'd from the corruption of a sensual world.
don't give occasion to any to despise your youth: but be a pattern to believers in your discourse, in your behaviour, by your charity, faith and chastity.
for we must all appear before the tribunal of Christ; that every one may receive the retribution, according as his actions in the body were either good or evil.
But Peter standing up with the eleven, and raising his voice, said to them, ye men of Judea, and all ye that dwell at Jerusalem, be this known to you, and observe what I say.
Now I beseech you, brethren, mark those who cause divisions and revolts against the doctrine which you have learned; and avoid them.
Owe no man any thing, but mutual love: for he that
attach'd to the truth, that has been taught him, that he may be able to teach others sound doctrine, and to convince those who oppose it.
" for John indeed baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the holy ghost, not many days hence."
It is by Christ that I have this confidence in God.
if the son therefore shall make you free, you will be free indeed.
however, Titus who was then with me, being a Greek, was not compelled to be circumcised:
and then whoever shall call on the name of the Lord, shall be saved."
bear with one another's infirmities, and so fulfil the law of Christ.
Confide in your guides, and be respectful: that they who are vigilant, as being accountable for your souls, may discharge themselves with cheerfulness, and not with anxiety, which would be to your prejudice.
Don't you know, that you are the temple of God, and that the spirit of God dwells in you?
Then directing himself to his disciples, he said, blessed are ye, that are poor: for the divine kingdom is yours.
for by one spirit we have all been baptized, to be form'd into one body, whether Jews or Gentiles, slaves or free; and have been all made to drink of one spirit.
and unanimously persevere in prayer with the women, Mary the mother of Jesus, and his brethren being present.
he that lives in sin, imitates the devil; for the devil was a sinner from the beginning. for this purpose the son of God appeared, that he might destroy the works of the devil.
expressing yourselves in psalms, in hymns, and spiritual songs; and let your hearts beat the time, in concerts of praises to the Lord,
yet knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by faith in Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Christ Jesus, that we might be justified by faith in him, and not by the works of the law, by which there is no justification.
but, as it is written, "eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entred into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him."
him, being delivered by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God, ye have taken, and by means of the wicked, have crucified and slain: whom God hath raised up,
O the depth of the divine goodness, wisdom, and contrivance! how impenetrable are his decrees, and his ways past finding out!
Immediately one came near him, saying, good master, what good shall I do, to obtain eternal life?
things that little affect me, nor is life so much my concern, as to finish my course, and the charge I receiv'd from the Lord Jesus, to attest the declaration of the divine favour.
and when I am gone, and have prepar'd a place for you, I will come again, to take you with me, that where I am there ye may be also.
and from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, the first-born of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth: unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins by his own blood,
now if their fall be to the advancement of the world, and the few converts among them bring in whole numbers of the Gentiles: how much more so will it be, when the Jewish body recover?
Jesus said to him, provided you can believe, there is nothing but what may be effected for those that believe.
to preach the word with assiduity upon all occasions: reprove, censure, exhort, with the most tender persuasions.
for by the observation of the law no one shall be justified in his sight, since it is the law that takes cognizance of sin.
One day as we went to the oratory, we happen'd to meet a slave, who had the spirit Python, and was very gainful to her masters by telling of fortunes.
At Miletus he sent a message to the pastors of the church at Ephesus, to come to him:
I shall now tell you a very great secret: we shall not all of us sleep, but we shall all be changed,
Whosoever therefore shall own me before men, him will I own likewise before my father who is in heaven.
the justification which God grants to those who acknowledge Christ and the power of his resurrection, who suffer after his example, and die to sin, as he died to the world,
Peter was yet speaking, when the holy spirit descended on all that heard him.
and continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they did eat their meals with gladness, and simplicity of heart,
Then Jesus went to the mount of olives.
Now may the God of peace make you intirely holy: may every part of you, your spirit, soul, and body be preserved irreprovable at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
And unto the angel of the church of the Laodiceans, write, "these things saith the AMEN, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God;
As to the unmarried and widows, I say, it is best for them to continue so, as I do.
now hope will not deceive us, because the love of God is diffused thro' our hearts, by the holy spirit which is given to us;
because when they knew God, they did not with gratitude glorify him as God, but their reasoning became extravagance, and their minds, void of judgment, were involv'd in darkness.
and baptized, while John was likewise baptizing in Enon, near Salim, it being a place abounding with water: so that people came to be baptized there.
I am come to purify the earth with fire, and how do I wish it were already kindled?
if the world hate you, consider that it hated me before it hated you.
person unsullied by the vices of the Gentiles, who know not God:
and about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, ELI, ELI, LAMA SABACHTHANI? that is to say, "my God! my God! why hast thou forsaken me?"
Fear is a stranger to love; for perfect loves excludes all fear: since pain is the object of fear, he that is affected with fear, cannot be sincere in his love.
adding this observation, "the sabbath was made for man, and not man for the sabbath."
In the time of Herod, the king of Judea, there was a certain priest, named Zacharias, of the family of Abia, whose wife; nam'd Elizabeth, was of the race of Aaron:
and indeed according to the law almost every thing is purified with blood, without the effusion of which, there is no remission of sins.
you may know how to conduct yourself in the house of God, that is, in the church of the true God.
Now there are different gifts, but the same spirit.
now I would not have you ignorant, my brethren, that I often purposed to come to you, tho' I have been hindered hitherto, that I might be useful among you as well as among other Gentiles.
as for me, when I shall be lifted up from the earth, I will draw all men unto me.
as they pursued their journey, they came to a place of water: and the eunuch said, see, here is water; what should hinder my being baptized?
Let your minds then be duely prepar'd, be vigilant, and constantly expect the favour you will meet with at the appearance of Jesus Christ.
but the animal man does not receive the effusions of the spirit of God; for they are foolishness to him; neither can he understand them, because they are spiritually discerned.
Josias the father of Jechonias and his brethren, about the time when the Jews were carried away to Babylon.
wo unto you, Scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites, who pay tithe of mint, anise, and cummin, but neglect those more important matters of the law, justice, mercy, and fidelity: these were the things ye ought to have practis'd, without neglecting however the other matters.
First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is celebrated through the whole world.
for it is God that influences your desires and endeavours, out of his benevolence to you.
thou hast suffer'd, hast patience, for my name's sake thou hast laboured, and hast not fainted.
but they will be call'd to account by him, who is ready to judge both the living and the dead.
whom God had ordained, thro' faith, to be the propitiatory victim by his blood, for the manifestation of his goodness, by patiently passing over their past transgressions: to manifest,
but when the kindness and love of God our saviour display'd itself to mankind,
he own'd it, and did not deny it; but made this protestation, I am not the Christ.
for the father loveth the son, and sheweth him all that he himself doth: and he will shew him greater works than these, so that you will be surprized.
continue therefore to follow the doctrine of our Lord Jesus Christ, as you have receiv'd it:
bless them, but curse not. rejoice with those that do rejoice, and weep with those that weep.
for as many of you as have been baptized into christianity, have been invested as christians.
in the mean time Jesus increas'd in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.
the spirit and the bride say, come. let him that heareth, say, come. let him that is a-thirst, come: and whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.
Let brotherly love still reign.
Six days before the passover Jesus came to Bethany, where Lazarus was, who had been dead, and raised to life again.
encouraging the disciples, exhorting them to persevere in the faith, representing that it is thro' much tribulation that we must enter into the kingdom of God.
there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars: and upon the earth distress of nations under confusion, the sea and the waves roaring.
away with these things; make not my father's house a market-house.
for if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly father will also forgive you.
being circumcised the eighth day, of the family of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, an Hebrew by descent, by sect a Pharisee.
a ship too of the greatest burthen, tho' the wind bears hard, by means of an inconsiderable helm, veers about as the hand of the pilot directs her.
and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and partake of the inheritance of the saints, by believing on me."
Jesus return'd by the influence of the spirit into Galilee, where his same quickly spread over all the country;
if the law stiles them Gods, who received the orders of God, and if the scripture is of any authortiy,
behold my hands, and my feet. for I am bodily present, touch me and consider me; for a spirit has not flesh and bones, as you see me have:
Therefore omitting for the present the principles of the christian doctrine, we shall proceed to something more sublime, without mentioning those fundamental articles of repentance from destructive vices, and of divine faith:
and if in my name ye shall ask any thing of the father, whereby he may be glorified by the son, I will effect it.
One day as Peter and John were going together to the temple, at the ninth hour, which was the hour of prayer,
I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, saith the Lord, who is, and who was, and who will be, the almighty.
The same day in the evening, he said to them, let us cross over to the other side of the lake.
who gave himself for us, to redeem us from all iniquity, and qualify us to be his peculiar people, passionately affected to virtue.
ye have heard me say, "I am going away, and shall come again unto you." if ye loved me, ye would rejoice at my going to the father: for the father is greater than I.
and what you heard me deliver in the presence of many, intrust to such persons of integrity as are qualified to instruct others
Then said Jesus, Simon, Simon, satan has demanded to shake you, and my disciples, like wheat in a sieve.
ye are of God, my dear children, and you have overcome them: because he that is in you, is superior to him that is in the world.
Then there was war in heaven; Michael and his angels fought against the dragon; on the other side fought the dragon with his angels: but these were defeated,
wherefore God abandon'd them to the impure passions of their own hearts, so that they themselves dishonour'd their own bodies;
For I was greatly pleased when the brethren came and assured me of your fidelity and religious conduct.
and they sung a new song, saying, "thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood, out of every tribe, and language, and people, and nation;
the king shall say to those on his right hand, come, ye blessed of my father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.
if we keep his commandments, that is a proof that we know him.
from the first day to the present time. being persuaded that
"thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory, and honour, and power: for thou hast created all things, by thy WILL they subsist, and were created."
I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved; he shall go in and out, and find pasture.
Nicodemus answered, how can that be?
I declare unto you, that the people of Sodom shall be treated with less severity in the day of judgment, than that city.
as to the day and hour, that no one knows, neither the angels in heaven, nor even the son; but the father only.
Admonish them to be subject to princes and to magistrates, to obey their orders, and to exert their virtue and loyalty upon all occasions.
In Cesarea there was a centurion of a cohort in the Italic legion, whose name was Cornelius, a religious man,
upon this they began to enquire of one another, which of them it was that should do such an action.
just so faith, if it be not operative, is intirely lifeless.
When all the people were baptizing, Jesus was likewise baptized, and whilst he was praying, the clouds opened,
then he said to them, take care to be clear of all avarice: for the enjoyment of life does not depend upon the having large possessions.
and these shall go away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal.
he shall be great, he shall be the son of the most high. the Lord God shall give him the throne of his father David.
but Jesus, who was for a while inferior to the angels by his sufferings and death, we see was crown'd with glory and honour; when by the divine goodness, he had pass'd thro' death for every man.
having then different gifts, according to the respective favour bestowed upon us; if it be prophecy, let him prophesy according to the proportion of his gift.
After this Jesus went with his disciples into Judea, where he stay'd with them for some time,
Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to maintain all the same doctrine, to suffer no divisions among you; but to be perfectly united in the same mind, and in the same judgment.
Now the time of his assumption drawing nigh, he was fix'd in his resolution to go to Jerusalem:
This I say therefore, and conjure you by the Lord not to live for the future as other Gentiles do, in the vanity of their minds,
Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Messiah, is born of God: and every one that loves the father, will likewise be affected with love to his son.
Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope through the power of the holy spirit.
behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be.
Then they brought young children to him, that he might lay his hands upon them: but his disciples rebuked those that presented them.
About eight days after this discourse, he took with him Peter, John, and James, and went up a mountain to pray.
A weak convert receive as a friend without regard to any difference of opinion.
whom be glory for ever and ever. amen. I wonder you have so soon deserted unto another gospel,
now is this world condemn'd: now shall the prince of this world be cast out.
Immediately after the tribulation of those days, the sun shall be darkned, and the moon shall not give her light, and the stars shall fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens shall be shaken.
be attach'd to me, and I shall be so to you. as the branch cannot bear fruit of it self, except it be attach'd to the vine: so neither can you, except you continue attach'd to me.
For it is impossible for those who were once enlightned, and have received the heavenly gifts, communicated by the holy spirit,
for I am not yet secure of the prize, I have not yet finish'd my course: but I press to obtain the reward, which Jesus Christ invited me to.
and after they had by prayers and fastings establish'd Pastors for them in every church, they recommended them to the Lord in whom they had believed.
he then that knows what is virtuous, and does not practise it, is a criminal.
As for you, my brethren, bear your sufferings with constancy, till the advent of the Lord. the farmer, from the prospect of a golden crop, patiently expects the showers of the spring and the autumn.
'Tis by faith we learn that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that the visible world was not made out of any thing that did appear.
Presently after Jesus obliged his disciples to embark, and cross over to the other side before him, whilst he dismiss'd the people.
because what should be known of God they are acquainted with; for God hath manifested it unto them.
Jesus said likewise to his disciples, a certain rich man had an information against his steward, for making havock of his estate.
since the salvation of your souls is the reward you receive for your faith.
other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring; they will hear my voice; and so there shall be but one fold, and one pastor.
thus baptism, which corresponds to the deluge, does now save us, not as it is a cleansing from external filth, but as it is an engagement to lead a divine life, from the belief of the resurrection of Jesus Christ,
because he has fix'd the day, when he will judge in equity, by that man, whom he has appointed thereto: of which he has given full proof to all the world, by having raised him from the dead."
now there were six cisterns of stone plac'd there for the use of the Jews in their purifications, containing two or three firkins a-piece.
heaven and earth may fail, but my words shall never fail.
and what heightens his love, was this, that it was not we who first loved God, but it was he that first loved us, and sent his son to expiate our sins.
as the father has loved me, and I have loved you: so do you persevere in your love to me.
he that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his heart shall flow rivers of living water.
the law indeed was delivered by Moses, but grace and truth was the dispensation of Jesus Christ.
let salvation be your helmet, and the divine doctrine your spiritual sword.
or is it said, no doubt, for our sakes? for our sakes, no doubt, this is written: that he who plows should plow in hope; and that he who thresheth should expect the advantage.
I would not, brethren, have you ignorant of this secret, (for fear you should presume too much on your selves) that blindness has fallen upon a part of Israel, until the time when the Gentiles shall be fully come in.
and whosoever was not found written in the book of life, was cast into the lake of fire.
Upon the Pharisees asking him, when the kingdom of God should come, he answer'd them, the kingdom of God is not usher'd in with pomp and exclamations,
and he said to them, it is not for you, to know the times or the seasons, which the father hath reserv'd in his own disposal.
and when he was risen from the dead, his disciples remembred that expression of his: and they believed the scripture, and what Jesus had said.
but when they had embraced the doctrine of Philip, concerning the kingdom of the Messias, and the authority of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women.
therefore I said to you, that ye shall die in your sins: for if you don't believe me to be what I am, ye shall die in your sins.
and Saul was accessory to his death. At that time the persecution was so violent against the church at Jerusalem, they were all dispers'd through the regions of Judea and Samaria, except the apostles,
Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.
besides, the father judgeth no man; but hath committed the full power of judging unto the son:
what advantage is it to a man to gain the whole world at the price of his life? or what would not a man pay down to preserve his life?
then beginning at Moses he explain'd all the passages there, and in all the prophets, which related to himself.
and now I shall be no more in the world, but they will be in the world, when I am come to thee. holy father keep them by that authority, with which thou hast invested me, that they may be one, as we are.
remonstrating both to Jews and Gentiles the advantages of a sincere repentance, and of believing
for the husband presides over his wife, as Christ presides over the church: and he it is that preserves the whole body.
our fathers worshipped upon this mountain; and you say, that Jerusalem is the place where we ought to perform our worship.
for if we wilfully apostatize, after having received the knowledge of the truth, it is as a sin for which there is no sacrifice appointed.
But there is one thing, my brethren, you ought to be appriz'd of, which is this, that "with the Lord one day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day."
let us love him; since he first loved us.
At the same time Jesus, continuing his discourses, said, "I thank thee, O father, Lord of heaven and earth, for having revealed unto babes what thou hast hid from the wise and prudent.
to this said the Jews, forty and six years was this temple in building, and wilt thou rear it up in three days?
Jesus answer'd her, woman, leave that affair to me, is not that my concern?
behave to others in the same manner, as you desire they would behave to you.
In reality there is no difference between the Jew and the Gentile: they have all the same Lord, who is bountiful to all that call upon him.
being built upon the foundation laid by the apostles and prophets, whereof Jesus Christ himself is the main stone of the angle:
and now, my brethren, I recommend you to God, and to his gracious dispensation, which is able to improve you, and secure to you the inheritance with those who are sanctify'd.
what advantage is it for a man to gain the whole world with the loss of his life?
for there shall arise false Messiahs, and false prophets, and shall shew such astonishing miracles and prodigies, as to deceive, if that can do it, the very converts themselves.
Even you, who were in a dying sinful state, and were uncircumcised Gentiles, has God raised to life, as he did Christ, having pardoned all your sins:
and I wrote to you upon that disagreeable subject, that when I came, I might not receive uneasiness from those from whom I ought to receive comfort, being persuaded that you will all think yourselves interested to promote my satisfaction.
for you are sensible of the beneficence of our Lord Jesus Christ; powerful as he was, for your sake he became poor, that you through his poverty might be made rich.
Paul an apostle of Jesus Christ, by the divine appointment to the converts which are at Ephesus, who stand firm in the faith of Christ Jesus:
as they were ministring to the Lord, and fasting, the holy spirit said to them, separate me Barnabas and Saul, for the work to which I have destin'd them.
I don't imagine, my brethren, that I am arriv'd at the goal; but this I do, unmindful of what is pass'd, I stretch towards that which is in view,
which is without any mixture, and will make you thrive. Since you have tasted how good the Lord is,
it is not my indigence that makes me say this: for I have learn'd, in whatevever state I am, therewith to be content: I know how to be in want,
The REVELATION of Jesus Christ, which God gave him, to shew to his servants things which must shortly come to pass; this he signified by his angel whom he dispatch'd to his servant John:
don't be led into any mistake, because the previous rebellion does not yet appear, nor the man of sin throw off the disguise, that offspring of perdition:
because a sensual disposition of mind is averse to God: for it is not subject to the divine law, nor indeed can it be.
for, said they, we cannot comprehend the meaning of that expression, "within a little while?"
so that there are three witnesses, the spirit, the water, and the blood: and these three testify the same thing.
Asa the father of Josaphat, Josaphat the father of Joram, Joram the father of Ozias.
From thence Jesus went attended with his disciples to the villages of Cesarea Philippi. and ask'd them by the way, who do they say I am?
that we should celebrate his glory, who were the first that plac'd our hopes in Christ.
yet after all we are more than conquerors, through him that loved us.
much more then being now justified by his blood, shall we thro' him be delivered from the wrath to come.
but Jesus answer'd, I assure you, except ye eat the flesh of the son of man, and drink his blood, ye will have no life in you.
Then Paul being plac'd in the middle of the Areopagus, said thus, "I observe, O Athenians, that you are in a manner too devout.
which however rejected it is by men, is the precious stone, which God has chosen: and
Another parable he propos'd to them in these words. the state of the gospel in this world may be compar'd to a man who sowed good grain in his field:
and if a woman quits her husband and is married to another, she committeth adultery.
for as there are many members in one and the same body, but all the members have not the same office:
because of your incredulity, said Jesus: for I tell you truly, if ye had ever so little faith, ye might say to this mountain, remove hence to yonder place, and it should remove; and nothing would be too difficult for you.
but I tell you, that whosoever looks on a woman with impure desires is already guilty of approving the fact.
I writ this upon the presumption of your compliance, being persuaded that you will even do more than I mention.
for if a man is incapable of governing his own family, how can he take care of the church of God?
Now I rejoice in my sufferings for you, and am filling up the measure of those remaining afflictions, which in my turn I am to suffer in this life, in the cause of Christ, for the sake of his body, which is the church:
for he that is a true christian, overcomes the world: by obtaining faith, we have gain'd a victory over the world.
if ye then, wicked as ye are, know how to give what is proper to your children: how much more shall your heavenly father give the holy spirit to them that ask him?
in which you formerly liv'd, influenc'd by the customs of this world, and by the prince of the aerial powers, the spirits that now actuate the incredulous:
and because ye are sons, God has sent forth the spirit of his son into your hearts, crying Abba, that is, father;
and when he had said this, he breathed on them, and said to them, "receive ye the holy spirit.
But Jesus answered them, my father works without intermission, and so do I.
you your selves are as so many living stones, you are the edifice, the spiritual house, a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, agreeable to God by Jesus Christ.
for as the woman was taken from the man, so man is born of the woman: and all are from God.
pray upon all occasions.
and he answered them, have ye not read, that when the creator, at the beginning, made male and female,
but I say unto you, that whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause, shall be punish'd by the tribunal: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be punish'd by the Sanhedrim: but whosoever shall say, thou fool, shall be punish'd by the fire of Gehenna.
and if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; although we now suffer with him, that we may also be glorified with him.
now he that furnishes seed to the sower, and bread for food, shall furnish and multiply what you sow, and increase the fruits of your liberality.
verily, verily I say unto you, when a corn of wheat is thrown into the ground, there it lies a single grain unless it dies: but if it die, it becomes very fruitful.
As Jesus was going to Jerusalem, he happen'd to pass between Samaria and Galilee.
After this he assembled the twelve apostles, and gave them authority over all sorts of demons, and the power of curing all diseases:
as the son of man came not to be ministred unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for all.
as we brought nothing into the world, certain it is, we can carry nothing away. having therefore food and raiment,
but Jesus said, let the children alone, and don't hinder them from coming to me: for of such does the gospel-kingdom consist.
Therefore thou art inexcusable, O man, whosoever thou art, that condemnest another, for by condemning them, you condemn yourself; since you that condemn them, do the same things.
Jesus perform'd many other miracles in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book.
upon which occasion the Jews persecuted Jesus, and sought to slay him, because he did such things on the sabbath-day.
are you angry? have a care you don't sin. "let not the sun go down upon your wrath,"
how much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the holy spirit offered himself a spotless victim to God, purify our souls from deadly sins, to serve the living God?
considering this, that our vicious passions were crucified with him, that the body of sin being destroyed, we might not any longer be vassals to sin.
At that time appeared John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judea,
remember, " he who sows sparingly, shall reap also sparingly: and he who sows bountifully, shall reap also bountifully."
Of my self I can do nothing: according to my instructions I judge: and my judgment is just; because I do not consult my own will, but the will of the father who hath sent me.
for nothing is impossible to God."
Wherefore leave off the practice of lying, and let every man speak truth to his neighbour: for we are all members of one society.
and whatever ye shall ask in prayer, with faith, ye shall receive.
is not he the carpenter, the son of Mary, the brother of James and Joses, of Juda and Simon? are not these his sisters, who are here with us? and they were scandalized at him.
Persevere and be vigilant in prayer and in thanksgiving:
or do you despise the riches of his kindness, and forbearance, and long-suffering; not considering that the kindness of God invites you to repentance?
Dames, be submissive to your husbands, as becomes christians.
While they were thus talking, Jesus himself appear'd in the midst of them, and said to them, peace be with you.
I tell you likewise, ask, and it shall be given: seek, and ye shall find: knock, and the door shall be opened.
The seventh angel sounded, and there were great voices in heaven, crying, "the kingdom of this world is become the kingdom of our Lord, and of his Christ, and he shall reign for ever and ever."
henceforth I do not treat you as servants; for the servant is unacquainted with his master's affairs: but I have treated you as friends; for what I have learnt of my father, I have communicated to you.
and Jesus cryed with a loud voice, saying, father, into thy hands I commend my spirit; and in pronouncing these words, he expired.
for in the beginning of the world God formed them male and female.
he pray'd in these words, father, "O that you would divert this cup from me! nevertheless not my will, but thine be done."
to quit the vicious habits of your former conversation, corrupted by deceitful passions:
for God is my witness, that I love you with a christian tenderness.
I am the living bread, that is come down from heaven: whosoever shall eat of this bread, shall live for ever: and the bread that I will give, is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world.
every valley shall be filled, and every mountain and hill shall be level'd: the crooked shall be made strait, and the rough ways shall be made smooth,
for if the spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead, dwell in you; he that raised up Christ from the dead, shall likewise restore your mortal bodies to life, by his spirit that dwelleth in you.
abounding in good works by Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.
but to every one of us a different charge is given, according to the distribution which Christ has made;
At length they came to Jericho, and as he was leaving Jericho, accompanied by his disciples, and a great number of people, a blind man called Bartimeus sat begging in the high-way.
that they all followed him, both old and young. this man, said they, is the plenipotentiary of God.
When he had opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of those that were slain for the word of God, and for the testimony which they maintain'd.
for the Lord Messiah your saviour is this day born, in the city of David:
but another came and said, Lord, here's your money, which I laid up safe in a napkin.
where the people, who were inform'd of it, followed him: which he did not discountenance, but explained to them the reign of the Messiah, and relieved those, who wanted to be cured.
but after they had travers'd Phrygia and Galatia, they were order'd by the holy spirit not to preach the gospel in Asia:
After this Jesus went about, preaching to every city and village, proclaiming the reign of the Messias, attended by his twelve apostles,
but to the son he saith, "God is thy throne for ever and ever; the sceptre of thy kingdom is a sceptre of equity.
dear brethren, avenge not yourselves, but leave that to the resentment of another: for it is written, "vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord."
O foolish Galatians, who hath deluded you, you that have had the crucifixion of Jesus Christ represented to your view?
but the ruler of the synagogue being highly incensed at Jesus's healing on the sabbath-day, said to the people, there are six days for work, you should come therefore for cure on those days, and not on the sabbath.
let every man give as he is disposed in his own mind, without any regret or reluctance: for God loves a cheerful benefactor.
thus it is written, and thus it behov'd Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day:
JOHN to the seven churches which are in Asia: favour and peace be with you from him WHO IS, WHO WAS, WHO WILL BE; and from the seven spirits who are before his throne;
and he will shew you a large upper room ready furnished: there make preparation for us.
When they were arrived there, they went up into an upper room, where Peter, John, James, Andrew, Philip, Thomas, Bartholomew, Matthew, James the son of Alpheus, Simon the Zelot, and Judas the brother of James used to resort,
Then a person of distinction ask'd him this question, good master, what must I do to inherit eternal life?
and be not accomplices in the fruitless practices of vice; on the contrary, condemn them.
You husbands, do you on your part behave with prudence towards your wives: who being of a more delicate make, ought to be treated with the greater tenderness: and consider they are equally intitled to the evangelical gifts, that your prayers may not be frustrated.
Let the women with submissive silence attend to instruction.
for even we ourselves were once inconsiderate, disobedient, deluded, addicted to variety of passions and pleasures, living in malice and envy, the deserving objects of mutual hatred.
for we know that the law is spiritual: but I am carnal, sold a slave to sin.
and that the women be decent in their apparel, adorned with modesty and reserve, not with broider'd hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array;
I declare unto you, he that believeth on me hath everlasting life.
Then I saw a beast rise up out of the sea, having seven heads, and ten horns; upon his horns were ten crowns, and upon his heads the name of blasphemy.
so we took our places, and convers'd with the women, that came there. one of them was nam'd Lydia of Thyatira, a trader in purple, and a Jewish proselyte. she heard us: and the Lord inclin'd her heart to attend to what Paul said.
I have authoriz'd you to trample upon serpents and scorpions, and triumph over all the power of the enemy; so that nothing shall be capable of doing you any mischief.
a birth which they had not from circumcision, nor from the constitution of the body, nor the institution of man, but from God.
don't judge others, and you shall not be judged: condemn not, and you shall not be condemned: forgive, and you shall be forgiven.
knowing that I must soon leave this tabernacle, as our Lord Jesus Christ has signify'd to me.
and he ask'd them, is it allowed to do good, or to do mischief on the sabbath-days? to save life, or to kill? but they were very silent.
and not to men: considering that whatever good any man doth, he shall be rewarded for it by the Lord, whether he be a slave or free.
The day following, he went into a city called Nain, accompanied by many of his disciples, and a great crowd of people.
Now we know that whatever the law says, it says to those who are under the law: that every one may be silenc'd, and all the world plead guilty before God.
and at the ninth hour Jesus cry'd out with a loud voice, saying, ELOI, ELOI, LAMA SABACHTANI, that is, MY GOD, MY GOD, WHY HAST THOU FORSAKEN ME?
About that time, Jesus retired to a mountain to pray, and spent the whole night in an oratory.
You set out well in your course: who hath obstructed your progress in the truth?
by this was the love of God displayed towards us, in that God sent his only begotten son into the world, that we might live thro' him.
for since God did not spare the angels, who had sinned, but having precipitated them to hell, confin'd them to chains of darkness, where they are reserv'd for judgment:
which being done, they enclosed such a multitude of fish, the net began to break:
I assure you, that if two of you shall live in agreement together, whatever they ask shall be granted to them by my heavenly father.
but as he knew their thoughts, he said to the man, whose hand was paralytic, rise up, and stand there in the middle. and he arose, and stood before him.
Six days after Jesus took Peter, James and John, and accompanied them up a high mountain in private; and was transfigured in their presence.
Therefore we ought to give the greater attention to the things we have heard, for fear we should abandon the gospel.
a man is instigated, and drawn into the snare by his own vicious passions, which once indulg'd, are productive of sin,
Do you on your part employ all your care in adding to your faith, fortitude: to fortitude, knowledge:
for the desolation will be so dreadful, the like was never seen since the beginning of the world, no, nor ever shall be again.
PETER an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the foreigners dispers'd thro' Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, whom God the father has chosen in pursuance of his decree,
Ezekias the father of Manasses, Manasses the father of Amon, Amon the father of Josias.
"how then are we better than they?" why, not at all: for we have already convicted both Jews and Gentiles, of being all under the guilt of sin.
Whoever is a skilful moralist, let him show by his virtuous conduct, that he practises the humble precepts of wisdom.
to whom God does disclose the glorious advantages of this mystery to you Gentiles, to wit, "that by Christ you may have the expectation of glory."
now this inscription was read by many of the Jews: for Jesus was crucified nigh the city: and it was written in Syriac, Greek, and Latin.
then saith he to the man, stretch out thy hand: and be stretched it out; and it was made as sound as the other.
when the Gentiles heard this, they received the word with joy, glorifying the Lord: and as many as were dispos'd to eternal life, believed.
But Zacharias said to the angel, by what sign shall I know this? for I am old, and my wife is of a great age.
what we have seen and heard, we declare unto you, that ye also may be of the same society with us: and truly associated with the father, and with his son Jesus Christ.
what does it say "more? the word is nigh thee, let it be in thy mouth and in thy heart:" that is the word of faith which we preach.
which some having obtain'd, have revolted from the faith, and brought upon themselves variety of piercing pains.
Now this is all owing to God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath made us the ministers of this reconciliation;
he is the person to whom all the prophets give this attestation, that all who believe in him, shall receive remission of sins, by his authority.
You know, that in a race, tho' all run, but one receives the prize: so run, that you may obtain.
After six days, Jesus took Peter, James, and John his brother, in private to the top of a high mountain.
to which Jesus answered, a certain man, as he was going from Jerusalem to Jericho, fell among thieves, who stripp'd him, and beat him, then march'd off leaving him half dead.
At that time the disciples being assembled, to the number of about an hundred and twenty, Peter rose up in the midst of them,
And when he was upon the mount of Olives, the disciples came to him in private, and said, tell us when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of this age?
in brotherly kindness be passionately affected to one another; in honour prefer one another:
By your mission you will be expos'd like sheep in the midst of wolves: be then as circumspect as serpents, and as inoffensive as doves:
for I am a man under authority, having soldiers under my command: I bid this man, go, and he's gone: another, come, and he's here: and to my servant, do this, and it is done.
'tis he that has voluntarily renew'd us by the oracles of truth, that we might be the first converts of the new creation.
for I was prest with hunger, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in:
it is a proposition worthy to be believ'd, and be embrac'd by all, that Jesus Christ is come into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the greatest.
for this represents my blood, the blood of the new covenant which is shed for mankind for the remission of sins.
and now, O father, glorify me in heaven, with the glory which I had before the creation of the world.
to chuse such as are without reproach, married to but one wife, whose children are obedient, not accused of debauchery, nor unruly.
mankind impatiently desire that the divine being would display himself to his creatures,
there is a lad here, who hath five barley-loaves, and two small fishes: but what are they among so many?
the hireling flies, because he is an hireling, and is under no concern for the sheep.
but the angel said to them, be not afraid, I am only come to bring you great news, which will be matter of joy to you and to the whole world.
for I know when I am gone, you will be oppress'd by wolves, that will not spare the flock.
fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.
you shall be now pregnant, and be delivered of a son, whom you shall name JESUS.
Jesus said to her, woman, believe me, the time is coming when it shall be neither on this mountain, nor yet at Jerusalem that ye shall worship the father.
but at present have obtain'd it. I exhort you, my dear brethren, as strangers and travellers to avoid all sensual passions, as destructive to your
Now concerning those who are spiritual, my brethren, I would not have you be mistaken.
but you, when you pray, enter into your closet, and when you have shut the door, pray to your father who is with you in your retirement, and your father who observeth the actions of your retirement shall reward you.
When they had been eating, Jesus took bread, and having given thanks, he brake it, and gave it to them, and said, take it, this represents my body.
nay I think them disadvantages when put in competition with the excellency of the knowledge of Jesus Christ my Lord: for whose sake I abandon all these things, and count them as straw, that I may gain Christ,
At length he began to inform them, that the son of man should suffer many indignities, be rejected by the chief priests, Scribes, and senators, be even put to death, and after three days should rise again.
After this he went down to Capernaum, in company with his mother, his brethren, and his disciples: but they stay'd there only a few days.
Soon after this, Mary departed, and made an expeditious journey to a city of Juda, in the mountains:
Now after the Lord had convers'd with them, he was assum'd up to heaven, where he sat on the right hand of God.
that divine justification, which by faith in Jesus Christ is extended to all, that believe; for there is no distinction:
One day they conducted him to the Areopagus, and said to him, may we know what this new doctrine is, which you publish?
by the destructive sword shall they fall, and be led into captivity among all nations: and Jerusalem shall be kept waste by the nations, as long as those nations shall subsist.
but Jesus looking at them, said, however impracticable this is to men, all things are possible to God.
At length the feast of the dedication was kept at Jerusalem, when the weather happen'd to be foul.
In the mean time the mother of Jesus, and her sister Mary, the wife of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalene, were standing by the cross.
for which cause I am not discouraged, but tho' my body decays, yet my mind is daily renewed.
for the spiritual meaning of the law centers in him, and the spirit of the law is gospel-liberty:
While Paul was expecting them at Athens, he was grieved to the soul to see the whole city o'er-spread with idols.
then shall that sign, the son of man in the clouds of heaven, appear: and all the tribes of the land shall mourn, and they shall see the son of man coming in the clouds of heaven, with power and great glory.
Servants, be obedient to your legal masters, with awful reverence and sincerity of heart, as unto Christ:
he said therefore to them, when ye pray, say, "our father, which art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. thy kingdom come. thy will be done, on earth, as in heaven.
for from him it is that ye believe in Christ Jesus, whom God has made to us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption: that,
some fell on stony ground, where it had not much earth, and it soon sprang up, for want of a sufficient depth of earth.