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whom the divine power preserves through faith for that salvation, which is going to be made manifest in the latter time. This it is that fills you with joy, notwithstanding the various tryals, which still necessarily afflict you,































Don't allow any one to return evil for evil, but strive to do all the good you can to one another, and to all the world. Verse Conceptsevil, believers' responses toAttackingGrudgesKindnessOpposition, To Sin And EvilRevenge, And RetaliationSpiteCourtesyDo Good!Repaying Evil For EvilTurning The Other Cheek



But as for you, who hear me, love your enemies: do good to those, who hate you: bless those, who curse you: Verse Conceptsevil, believers' responses toDuties To EnemiesHearing ChristDo Good!Love Your Neighbour!EnemiesForgiving Others Who Hurt You


this indeed you practise towards all our brethren in Macedonia; and we only exhort you to advance more and more therein: Verse Conceptsencouragement, examples ofGrowthSpiritual GrowthGrowth In Grace

On this head we have many things to say, not easily to be comprehended, because of your prejudices. for though by this time you ought to be capable of teaching others, you want to be instructed anew in the first principles of the divine oracles; and are in such a state as to stand in need of milk, rather than of solid nourishment. now he that is disciplined like a child, is not prepared for the doctrine of justification: read more.
such solid nourishment is only fit for such as are arriv'd at their full growth and strength, whose senses have been exercis'd in distinguishing what is good, and what is prejudicial.

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: the doctrine of baptisms, and laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment: of which we shall treat another time, if God permit. read more.
For it is impossible for those who were once enlightned, and have received the heavenly gifts, communicated by the holy spirit, and have known by experience the truth of the divine promises, and the miracles of the age that was to come; it is impossible, if they shall fall away, to re-instate themselves by repentance: seeing, as far in them lies, they crucify the son of God afresh, and expose him to open shame. for the earth which drinks up the frequent show'rs that fall upon it, and produces plants fit for the use of him that cultivates it, is stiled heavenly land: but that which bears thorns and briars, is look'd upon as lying under a curse; whose end will be to be burnt. But though we speak in this manner, my dear brethren, we expect better things of you, and such as are more suitable to your salvation. for God is too just to his promise not to regard your piety, and the love which you have shewn to the christian religion by the assistance ye have given to the saints, and still continue to give. but we desire that every one of you may shew the same concern, continuing to discharge the condition upon which your hopes are founded: that ye be not unactive, but imitate the example of those who by faith and patience have obtain'd the inheritance that was promis'd to them. For when God gave his promise to Abraham, because he could swear by no greater, he sware by himself, saying, "surely I will heap blessings upon thee, and will give thee a numerous posterity." and after he had patiently waited, he obtained what was promised. for when men swear by a superior, the ratifying what they say with an oath, puts an end to all further debate.




Do you on your part employ all your care in adding to your faith, fortitude: to fortitude, knowledge: to knowledge, temperance: to temperance, patience: to patience, piety:



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: Verse ConceptsBecoming An AdultRestored In Jesus ChristPerfection, HumanProgressCharismatic IssuesMan's Conduct Towards GodSpiritual GrowthBeginning To TeachBelief In GodRepentance And ForgivenessWorks Of The LawDoctrines of the The GospelMoving OnSchoolMaturitymanhooddoctrineGod As The Object Of Faith








but when you are invited, go place your self last; that he, who invited you, when he comes, may say to you, friend, go up higher: and that will do you honour before all the company at table. Verse ConceptsPresumptionSeatsMoving UpwardsReclining To EatBe Humble!Guest RoomsBeing HumbleMoving OnMoving To A New PlaceWaiting Till Marriageovereating

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. Verse ConceptsFaith, Origins OfIndividualismHumilityModestyAttention SeekersPresumptionPride, Evil OfSelf ConfidenceSelf DisciplineSelf RespectThoughtOverestimationMaintaining FaithDo Not Be ProudThe Grace Given To MenElectSelf WorthSelf EsteemBelieving In YourselfConfidence And Self EsteemSelf ImageefficiencymeasurementGod As The Source Of Faith

well, be it so, for their incredulity they were broken off, and you by faith stand firm: be not then elated, but let this be your fear, Verse ConceptsStandingUnbelief, Nature And Effects OfArrogance, Rejection OfSaved By FaithDo Not Be ProudDoubting GodBelieving In YourselfUnbelief Toward God















attending upon the publick administration. render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due, custom to whom custom, reverence to whom reverence, honour to whom honour. Verse ConceptsBeing In DebtAuthority, of human institutionsHuman Authority, Christian ResponseTaxationTributesCitizenshipHonour The HonourableTax To Be PaidRespectRespecting ParentsRespecting Authoritytaxes






whom the divine power preserves through faith for that salvation, which is going to be made manifest in the latter time. This it is that fills you with joy, notwithstanding the various tryals, which still necessarily afflict you,


what I tell you in private, declare it in publick: and what is whisper'd in the ear, proclaim from the battlements of the house. Verse ConceptsRooftopBeelzebubHousetopsGo And PreachFaintnessFrom Darkness To LightOvertaken By DarknessSpreading StoriesDisclosuresUnder One's BreathDarknessAnxiety And Stress



Jesus said to him, let the dead bury their dead; but do you go and preach the kingdom of God. Verse ConceptsMinisters, Should Not BeGo And PreachSpiritually Deadgoodbyes







I approve myself, by chastity, by knowledge, by meekness, by kindness, by sanctity of mind, by undisguised benevolence, Verse ConceptsKindnessThe Divinity Of The Holy SpiritThe Holy Spirit, And SanctificationPatient PeoplePeople With KnowledgePure PeoplePurityBeing Patient




Don't allow any one to return evil for evil, but strive to do all the good you can to one another, and to all the world. Verse Conceptsevil, believers' responses toAttackingGrudgesKindnessOpposition, To Sin And EvilRevenge, And RetaliationSpiteCourtesyDo Good!Repaying Evil For EvilTurning The Other Cheek



But as for you, who hear me, love your enemies: do good to those, who hate you: bless those, who curse you: Verse Conceptsevil, believers' responses toDuties To EnemiesHearing ChristDo Good!Love Your Neighbour!EnemiesForgiving Others Who Hurt You













therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing, you will heap coals of fire on his head . be not overcome by evil, but overcome evil by good.


what I tell you in private, declare it in publick: and what is whisper'd in the ear, proclaim from the battlements of the house. Verse ConceptsRooftopBeelzebubHousetopsGo And PreachFaintnessFrom Darkness To LightOvertaken By DarknessSpreading StoriesDisclosuresUnder One's BreathDarknessAnxiety And Stress



Jesus said to him, let the dead bury their dead; but do you go and preach the kingdom of God. Verse ConceptsMinisters, Should Not BeGo And PreachSpiritually Deadgoodbyes













All of a sudden an army of celestial beings join'd the angel, singing praises to God, and saying, "glory to God in the heavens, and to men on earth felicity in the divine favour."


and a new song was sung before the throne, and before the four animals, and the elders: and no one could learn that song, but the hundred forty four thousand, who were ransom'd from the earth. Verse ConceptsCreatureselders, in the churchMarketsSongsThroneAbundance, SpiritualHeaven, Worshiping GodBeastsFour CreaturesOne Hundred Thousand And MoreCosmic CreaturesA New SongFruitless LearningElders In Heaven144,000elders

saying, "we give thee thanks, O Lord God almighty, who. art, and who wast; because thou hast assum'd thy great power, and hast reigned. Verse ConceptsGod, Power OfGod, The EternalThanksgivingThanksgiving, OfferedThe AlmightyThe Existence Of GodGod Showed His PowerWe Thank GodThank YouBeing Grateful

the four animals had each of them six wings about him, and they were full of eyes within; and they never ceas'd day and night, crying, HOLY, HOLY, HOLY, Lord God ALMIGHTY, WHO WAS, WHO IS, AND WHO WILL BE. and when those animals gave glory, Verse ConceptsGod, Holiness OfdoxologyNightSeraphimWingsWorship, Reasons ForGod, TrinityPraise, Should Be Offered ByThe AlmightyUnceasing PraiseThe Existence Of GodFour CreaturesSix ThingsUnceasingAlways PraisingInside And OutEyes In ProphecyFeet Of CreaturesThe Fact Of His ComingEyesCherubimPurgatoryrejuvenationAngelic Beings Praising God

Then in my vision I heard the voice of many angels which surrounded the throne, the animals, and the elders: to the number of ten thousand times ten thousand, and thousands of thousands; saying with a loud voice, "worthy is the lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing."

and all the angels who stood round about the throne, and about the elders, and the four animals fell before the throne on their faces, and worshipped God, saying, amen: praise, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honour, and power, and might be to our God for ever and ever. amen.

and a voice came out of the throne, saying, "praise our God, all ye his servants, and ye that fear him, both small and great." Verse ConceptsBabylonPraise, Reasons ForSmallnessReverence To GodGod's VoiceGreat And SmallPraise The Lord!Slaves Of GodGay Marriage


















he that is clear of vice, is a vessel of the first kind, sanctified and fit for the master's use, and qualified for every virtuous action. Verse ConceptsFutilityGood WorksReadinessSelf DenialChristians, Names OfHoly VesselsPurgingPeople Have HonourUseful PeoplePreparationSanctificationChanging Yourselfcleansinginstrumentsmasterpiece




purge out the old leaven, that you may be a new mass, since you should be without leaven. for Christ our paschal lamb has been sacrificed for us. Verse ConceptsAtonement, in NTAtonement, Types OfLambsMalicePassoverPassover lambSacramentsSin, God's Remedy ForTypesChrist, Types OfShowbreadPurgingAnimal Sacrifices, As A Type Of ChristOld NatureFreshIdentity






we command these persons, and exhort them by the Lord Jesus Christ, to stay at home, and earn their bread by labour. Verse ConceptsMoney, Stewardship OfQuietnessPhysical LabourDoing One's WorkMen's OrdersMen Working


what I tell you in private, declare it in publick: and what is whisper'd in the ear, proclaim from the battlements of the house. Verse ConceptsRooftopBeelzebubHousetopsGo And PreachFaintnessFrom Darkness To LightOvertaken By DarknessSpreading StoriesDisclosuresUnder One's BreathDarknessAnxiety And Stress



Jesus said to him, let the dead bury their dead; but do you go and preach the kingdom of God. Verse ConceptsMinisters, Should Not BeGo And PreachSpiritually Deadgoodbyes













rouze from your sins, as is but just; for some of you have not the knowledge of God: I speak it to your shame. Verse ConceptsConversion, God's demands forSin, Avoidance OfWakefulnessRighteousnessIgnorance of GodMoving OnKnowing Godignoranceawakeningshunning










Examine yourselves, whether you be in the faith; bring yourselves to the proof; are you so little acquainted with yourselves, as not to know whether Jesus Christ be in you? but if you are destitute of proofs, Verse ConceptsAcademicsFellowship With ChristComplacencyProving, Through TestingTestingUnion With Christ, Significance OfCharacter Of WickedSelf ExaminationExamining YourselfJudging OurselvesThe FaithBelieving In YourselfTestsexams














this indeed you practise towards all our brethren in Macedonia; and we only exhort you to advance more and more therein: Verse Conceptsencouragement, examples ofGrowthSpiritual GrowthGrowth In Grace




Do you on your part employ all your care in adding to your faith, fortitude: to fortitude, knowledge: to knowledge, temperance: to temperance, patience: to patience, piety:



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: Verse ConceptsBecoming An AdultRestored In Jesus ChristPerfection, HumanProgressCharismatic IssuesMan's Conduct Towards GodSpiritual GrowthBeginning To TeachBelief In GodRepentance And ForgivenessWorks Of The LawDoctrines of the The GospelMoving OnSchoolMaturitymanhooddoctrineGod As The Object Of Faith




















go, stand in the temple, and declare to the people, the whole doctrine of life. when they heard that, they entred into the temple early in the morning, and taught. in the mean time, the high priest, and those of his party, being arrived at the council-chamber, summon'd all the Jewish senate to meet, and sent to the prison to bring the apostles before them.

then the Lord said to Paul in a vision by night, "be not afraid, but speak, and be not silenc'd: (since I am with thee, and no man shall lift up his hand so as to hurt thee:) for my people in this city are numerous."

then he said, the God of our fathers has singled you out to be acquainted with his will, to see the just one, and to hear the words of his mouth: that you might testify to all men, what you have seen and heard.

for by grace are ye saved, thro' faith (and that not from us: it is the gift of God) but not by works, so that no man can boast:


why? because they sought it not by faith, but indeed by the works of the law: for they stumbled at that stumbling-stone; Verse ConceptsProphecies Concerning ChristTrusting In WorksSaved By FaithWorks Of The LawConversion Of Israel


many will cry out to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? have we not cast out devils in thy name? and in thy name have we not wrought many miracles? and then will I make this declaration to them: I never knew you: depart from me ye that have practised iniquity.



but when the kindness and love of God our saviour display'd itself to mankind, 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 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: naked, and ye clothed me: I was sick, and ye took care of me: I was in prison, and ye visited me.



there came to him a woman with an alabaster-box of very precious ointment, and poured it on his head, while he was at table. one of his disciples seeing this, with indignation said, to what purpose is this waste?

Jesus perceiving this, said to them, why do you trouble the woman? for what she has done is out of regard to me. Verse ConceptsCommendationChrist Knowing About PeopleDo Not HinderWomen's Beauty


This is a secure rule, and what I would have you constantly maintain, that they who have believed in God, should take care to be examples of virtue, for that is commendable and useful to mankind. Verse ConceptseagernessProfitsWork, And RedemptionProfitable ThingsFaithful SayingsBelief In GodDo Good!Useful ThingsWorks Of FaithAnxiety And StressWork Ethic





just so faith, if it be not operative, is intirely lifeless. it will be said, "you have a speculative faith, but mine is practical. where is your faith, if no effects appear? as for me, my actions will vouch for my faith.



but it is just you should cultivate my affection for you upon all proper occasions, and not only when I am present with you. Verse ConceptsEnthusiasmFervourZealIn Men's PresenceDoing The Right Thing






whilst I am alive, I think it my duty to awaken you by my admonitions: Verse ConceptsFervourZealMemoriesReminders Of The Gospelremembrance