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Abraham » God's covenant with
the oath which he sware to Abraham our father,
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For not by the law [came] the promise to Abraham and his seed, that he should be heir of the world, but by the righteousness of faith.
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Now I say that Jesus Christ was the minister of circumcision for the truth of God, to confirm the promises made unto the fathers:
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For God when he gave the promise to Abraham forasmuch as he had nothing greater to swear by, sware by himself, saying, "Verily, blessing, I will bless thee, and multiplying, I will multiply thee."
as Abraham believed in God, and it was imputed to him for righteousness. Know then that they who are of faith, these are the children of Abraham. And the scripture foreseeing that by faith God would justify the Gentiles, preached the gospel before unto Abraham, saying, that "In thee shall all the nations be blessed." read more.
Wherefore they who are of faith are blessed with believing Abraham. For as many as are of the works of the law, are under a curse: for it is written, "Cursed is every one who continueth not in all the things written in the book of the law to do them." But that by the law no man is justified before God is evident: because "The just by faith shall live." Now the law is not by faith: but "The man that doeth these things shall live by them." Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, "Cursed is every one who is hanged on a tree:" that unto the Gentiles the benediction pronounced on Abraham might come by Jesus Christ, that we might receive the promise of the Spirit by faith. Brethren, I speak humanly; to use a similitude, a man's testament, if it be passed in legal form, no man can vacate, or add thereunto. But to Abraham were the promises spoken, and to his seed. He saith not, To seeds, as unto many persons; but as to an individual, and to thy seed, which is Christ. Now this I say, the covenant confirmed of God to Christ, the law, which was given three hundred and thirty years after, cannot disannul, so as to vacate the promise. For if the inheritance is of the law, it is no more by promise; but to Abraham God gave it freely by promise.
Wherefore they who are of faith are blessed with believing Abraham. For as many as are of the works of the law, are under a curse: for it is written, "Cursed is every one who continueth not in all the things written in the book of the law to do them." But that by the law no man is justified before God is evident: because "The just by faith shall live." Now the law is not by faith: but "The man that doeth these things shall live by them." Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, "Cursed is every one who is hanged on a tree:" that unto the Gentiles the benediction pronounced on Abraham might come by Jesus Christ, that we might receive the promise of the Spirit by faith. Brethren, I speak humanly; to use a similitude, a man's testament, if it be passed in legal form, no man can vacate, or add thereunto. But to Abraham were the promises spoken, and to his seed. He saith not, To seeds, as unto many persons; but as to an individual, and to thy seed, which is Christ. Now this I say, the covenant confirmed of God to Christ, the law, which was given three hundred and thirty years after, cannot disannul, so as to vacate the promise. For if the inheritance is of the law, it is no more by promise; but to Abraham God gave it freely by promise.
But if ye are Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise.
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For it is written that Abraham had two sons, the one by a bondwoman, and the other by a free. Now the son of the bond-maid was born after the flesh, but that by the free woman was by promise. Which things are allegorical; for these are the two covenants, the one from mount Sinai, gendering unto bondage, which is represented by Agar. read more.
For this Agar is mount Sinai in Arabia, and corresponds with Jerusalem that now is, and is in bondage with her children. But the Jerusalem above is free, which is the mother of us all. For it is written, "Rejoice, thou barren who bearest not, cry out and shout for joy, thou that travailest not, for more are the children of her that was desolate, than of her which had an husband." So we, brethren, as Isaac, are the children of the promise. But as then he that was born after the flesh persecuted him that was born after the Spirit, even so is it now. But what saith the scripture? "Cast out the bond-woman and her son for the son of the bond-maid shall in no wise inherit with the son of the free woman." So then, brethren, we are not the children of the bondwoman, but of the free.
For this Agar is mount Sinai in Arabia, and corresponds with Jerusalem that now is, and is in bondage with her children. But the Jerusalem above is free, which is the mother of us all. For it is written, "Rejoice, thou barren who bearest not, cry out and shout for joy, thou that travailest not, for more are the children of her that was desolate, than of her which had an husband." So we, brethren, as Isaac, are the children of the promise. But as then he that was born after the flesh persecuted him that was born after the Spirit, even so is it now. But what saith the scripture? "Cast out the bond-woman and her son for the son of the bond-maid shall in no wise inherit with the son of the free woman." So then, brethren, we are not the children of the bondwoman, but of the free.
Covenant » Of God with men » Confirmed with an oath
the oath which he sware to Abraham our father,
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And thus God, designing more abundantly to demonstrate to the heirs of promise the immutability of his will, pledged himself by oath, that by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold on the hope set before us;
For God when he gave the promise to Abraham forasmuch as he had nothing greater to swear by, sware by himself,
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The Covenant » Made with » Abraham
Ye are the children of the prophets, and of the covenant which God made with our fathers, saying unto Abraham, And "in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed."
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to perform mercy towards our fathers, and to remember his own holy covenant: the oath which he sware to Abraham our father, to give us, that we, secure from fear, rescued from the hands of our enemies, should serve him, read more.
in righteousness and holiness before him, all the days of our life.
in righteousness and holiness before him, all the days of our life.
But to Abraham were the promises spoken, and to his seed. He saith not, To seeds, as unto many persons; but as to an individual, and to thy seed, which is Christ.
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The Covenant » Fulfilled in Christ
Blessed be the Lord the God of Israel; for he hath visited and wrought redemption for his people; and hath raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David: as he spake by the mouth of his holy prophets, which have been from the beginning: read more.
even preservation from our enemies, and from the hand of all that hate us; to perform mercy towards our fathers, and to remember his own holy covenant: the oath which he sware to Abraham our father, to give us, that we, secure from fear, rescued from the hands of our enemies, should serve him, in righteousness and holiness before him, all the days of our life. And thou, child, shalt be called the prophet of the Most High; for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to prepare his ways; to give the knowledge of salvation to his people, by the remission of their sins, through the bowels of mercy of our God; with which he hath visited us, as the dawn of the morning from on high, to illumine those who sat in darkness, and in the shadow of death, to direct our feet into the way of peace.
even preservation from our enemies, and from the hand of all that hate us; to perform mercy towards our fathers, and to remember his own holy covenant: the oath which he sware to Abraham our father, to give us, that we, secure from fear, rescued from the hands of our enemies, should serve him, in righteousness and holiness before him, all the days of our life. And thou, child, shalt be called the prophet of the Most High; for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to prepare his ways; to give the knowledge of salvation to his people, by the remission of their sins, through the bowels of mercy of our God; with which he hath visited us, as the dawn of the morning from on high, to illumine those who sat in darkness, and in the shadow of death, to direct our feet into the way of peace.
God » Mercy of » Oaths of
the oath which he sware to Abraham our father,
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And thus God, designing more abundantly to demonstrate to the heirs of promise the immutability of his will, pledged himself by oath,
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so I swore in my wrath that they shall not enter into my rest.
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John the baptist » John the baptist being sent to prepare the way for jesus Christ
And desiring a writing tablet, he wrote, saying, John is his name. And they were all surprised. Instantly then his mouth was opened, and his tongue loosed, and he burst out in praises to God. And great awe fell on all those who dwelt around them: and in all the mountainous country of Judea, all these circumstances were the subject of conversation. read more.
And all who heard them laid them up in their hearts, saying, Well! what a child will this be! And the hand of the Lord was with him. And Zacharias his father was filled with the Holy Ghost, and prophesied, saying, Blessed be the Lord the God of Israel; for he hath visited and wrought redemption for his people; and hath raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David: as he spake by the mouth of his holy prophets, which have been from the beginning: even preservation from our enemies, and from the hand of all that hate us; to perform mercy towards our fathers, and to remember his own holy covenant: the oath which he sware to Abraham our father, to give us, that we, secure from fear, rescued from the hands of our enemies, should serve him, in righteousness and holiness before him, all the days of our life. And thou, child, shalt be called the prophet of the Most High; for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to prepare his ways;
And all who heard them laid them up in their hearts, saying, Well! what a child will this be! And the hand of the Lord was with him. And Zacharias his father was filled with the Holy Ghost, and prophesied, saying, Blessed be the Lord the God of Israel; for he hath visited and wrought redemption for his people; and hath raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David: as he spake by the mouth of his holy prophets, which have been from the beginning: even preservation from our enemies, and from the hand of all that hate us; to perform mercy towards our fathers, and to remember his own holy covenant: the oath which he sware to Abraham our father, to give us, that we, secure from fear, rescued from the hands of our enemies, should serve him, in righteousness and holiness before him, all the days of our life. And thou, child, shalt be called the prophet of the Most High; for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to prepare his ways;
A man was sent from God, whose name was John. He came for a witness, that he might bear testimony concerning the Light, that all men through him might believe. He was not the Light, but sent that he should bear testimony concerning the Light. read more.
He was that true Light, which illumines every man by his coming into the world. He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not. He came unto his peculiar people, and his peculiar people did not receive him. But as many as did receive him, on them he bestowed authority to become children of God, even on those who believe on his name: who were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God. And the Word became incarnate, and tabernacled with us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth. John bore witness concerning him, and cried, saying, This is he of whom I said, He that is coming after me, is before me: because before me he was.
He was that true Light, which illumines every man by his coming into the world. He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not. He came unto his peculiar people, and his peculiar people did not receive him. But as many as did receive him, on them he bestowed authority to become children of God, even on those who believe on his name: who were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God. And the Word became incarnate, and tabernacled with us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth. John bore witness concerning him, and cried, saying, This is he of whom I said, He that is coming after me, is before me: because before me he was.
John answered and said, A man cannot assume any thing, except it be given him from heaven. Ye yourselves bear me witness, that I said, I am not the Messiah, but that I am sent before him.
Ye sent to John, and he bore testimony to the truth. But I receive not testimony from man: but I speak these things, that ye may believe. He was a lamp glowing and luminous: and ye were pleased for a time to exult in his light.
Joy » Instances of » Of zecharias, when john the baptist was born
And Zacharias his father was filled with the Holy Ghost, and prophesied, saying, Blessed be the Lord the God of Israel; for he hath visited and wrought redemption for his people; and hath raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David: read more.
as he spake by the mouth of his holy prophets, which have been from the beginning: even preservation from our enemies, and from the hand of all that hate us; to perform mercy towards our fathers, and to remember his own holy covenant: the oath which he sware to Abraham our father, to give us, that we, secure from fear, rescued from the hands of our enemies, should serve him, in righteousness and holiness before him, all the days of our life. And thou, child, shalt be called the prophet of the Most High; for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to prepare his ways; to give the knowledge of salvation to his people, by the remission of their sins, through the bowels of mercy of our God; with which he hath visited us, as the dawn of the morning from on high, to illumine those who sat in darkness, and in the shadow of death, to direct our feet into the way of peace.
as he spake by the mouth of his holy prophets, which have been from the beginning: even preservation from our enemies, and from the hand of all that hate us; to perform mercy towards our fathers, and to remember his own holy covenant: the oath which he sware to Abraham our father, to give us, that we, secure from fear, rescued from the hands of our enemies, should serve him, in righteousness and holiness before him, all the days of our life. And thou, child, shalt be called the prophet of the Most High; for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to prepare his ways; to give the knowledge of salvation to his people, by the remission of their sins, through the bowels of mercy of our God; with which he hath visited us, as the dawn of the morning from on high, to illumine those who sat in darkness, and in the shadow of death, to direct our feet into the way of peace.
Miracles » Catalogue of » The incarnation of jesus
Now the generation of Jesus Christ was attended with these circumstances: His mother Mary being betrothed to Joseph, before they cohabited together, she was found with child from the Holy Spirit. Then Joseph her husband being a just man, and not willing to expose her publicly, designed to put her away privately. And as he was revolving the matter in his mind, behold, an angel of the Lord in a dream appeared unto him, saying, Joseph, son of David, fear not to take Mary for thy wife, for that which is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. read more.
And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name Jesus, for he shall save his people from their sins. Now the whole of this was done, that what was spoken of the Lord, by the prophet, might be fulfilled, saying, "A virgin shall be with child and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel," which is being interpreted, God with us. Then Joseph when arisen from sleep, did as the angel of the Lord commanded him, and took his wife; and he knew her not, until she had brought forth her son, the first begotten, and he called his name Jesus.
And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name Jesus, for he shall save his people from their sins. Now the whole of this was done, that what was spoken of the Lord, by the prophet, might be fulfilled, saying, "A virgin shall be with child and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel," which is being interpreted, God with us. Then Joseph when arisen from sleep, did as the angel of the Lord commanded him, and took his wife; and he knew her not, until she had brought forth her son, the first begotten, and he called his name Jesus.
Now in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God into a city of Galilee, the name of which was Nazareth, to a virgin of the house of David, betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph; and the virgin's name was Mary. And the angel coming in to her said, All hail! O thou highly favoured one! the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women. read more.
And when she saw him, she was greatly agitated at his address: and reasoned in herself what kind of salutation this could be. And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary, for thou hast found favour with God. And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS. He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God will give him the throne of David his father; and he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever, and of his kingdom there shall be no end. And Mary said, How shall this be, seeing I know not man? And the angel answering said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Most High shall overshadow thee; wherefore also the Holy One that shall be born of thee, shall be called the Son of God. And, behold, Elisabeth thy cousin, she also hath conceived in her old age: and this is the fifth month [of pregnancy] with her who was called barren. For there is nothing impossible with God. Then said Mary, Behold a servant of the Lord, be it to me according to thy declaration. And the angel departed from her. Then Mary arose in those days, and went with haste into the hill country, to a city of Judah, and entered into the house of Zachariah, and saluted Elisabeth. And it came to pass, when Elisabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe leaped for joy in her womb; and Elisabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost: and she exclaimed with a loud voice, and said, Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb. And whence is this favour shewn me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? For, lo! as the voice of thy salutation reached my ears, the babe leaped for joy in my womb. And blessed is she that hath believed; for there shall be a fulfilment of the things told her from the Lord. And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord, and my spirit hath exulted in God my Saviour: for he hath looked upon the lowly state of his maid-servant: for, lo! henceforth shall all generations pronounce me blessed. For the Mighty One hath done great things for me; and holy is his name. And his mercy is upon those who fear him, from generation to generation. He hath displayed strength from his arm; he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts. He hath cast down potentates from the throne, and hath exalted the lowly. He hath filled the hungry with good things; and the rich he hath sent empty away. He hath succoured Israel his servant, that he might be mindful of mercy for ever; as he had spoken to our fathers, to Abraham, and to his seed. And Mary abode with her about three months, and returned unto her home. Now Elisabeth's time was up that she should be delivered; and she brought a son. And her neighbours and her relations heard, that the Lord had magnified his mercy upon her; and they congratulated her. And it came to pass, on the eighth day they came to circumcise the child; and they called him after the name of his father, Zacharias. And his mother spake and said, No; but he shall be called John. And they said to her, There is not one among thy relations, who is called by this name. And they made signs to his father, what he would have him called. And desiring a writing tablet, he wrote, saying, John is his name. And they were all surprised. Instantly then his mouth was opened, and his tongue loosed, and he burst out in praises to God. And great awe fell on all those who dwelt around them: and in all the mountainous country of Judea, all these circumstances were the subject of conversation. And all who heard them laid them up in their hearts, saying, Well! what a child will this be! And the hand of the Lord was with him. And Zacharias his father was filled with the Holy Ghost, and prophesied, saying, Blessed be the Lord the God of Israel; for he hath visited and wrought redemption for his people; and hath raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David: as he spake by the mouth of his holy prophets, which have been from the beginning: even preservation from our enemies, and from the hand of all that hate us; to perform mercy towards our fathers, and to remember his own holy covenant: the oath which he sware to Abraham our father, to give us, that we, secure from fear, rescued from the hands of our enemies, should serve him, in righteousness and holiness before him, all the days of our life. And thou, child, shalt be called the prophet of the Most High; for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to prepare his ways; to give the knowledge of salvation to his people, by the remission of their sins, through the bowels of mercy of our God; with which he hath visited us, as the dawn of the morning from on high, to illumine those who sat in darkness, and in the shadow of death, to direct our feet into the way of peace. And the child grew, and became mighty in spirit, and was in the deserts until the days of his public exhibition to Israel.
And when she saw him, she was greatly agitated at his address: and reasoned in herself what kind of salutation this could be. And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary, for thou hast found favour with God. And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS. He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God will give him the throne of David his father; and he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever, and of his kingdom there shall be no end. And Mary said, How shall this be, seeing I know not man? And the angel answering said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Most High shall overshadow thee; wherefore also the Holy One that shall be born of thee, shall be called the Son of God. And, behold, Elisabeth thy cousin, she also hath conceived in her old age: and this is the fifth month [of pregnancy] with her who was called barren. For there is nothing impossible with God. Then said Mary, Behold a servant of the Lord, be it to me according to thy declaration. And the angel departed from her. Then Mary arose in those days, and went with haste into the hill country, to a city of Judah, and entered into the house of Zachariah, and saluted Elisabeth. And it came to pass, when Elisabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe leaped for joy in her womb; and Elisabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost: and she exclaimed with a loud voice, and said, Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb. And whence is this favour shewn me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? For, lo! as the voice of thy salutation reached my ears, the babe leaped for joy in my womb. And blessed is she that hath believed; for there shall be a fulfilment of the things told her from the Lord. And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord, and my spirit hath exulted in God my Saviour: for he hath looked upon the lowly state of his maid-servant: for, lo! henceforth shall all generations pronounce me blessed. For the Mighty One hath done great things for me; and holy is his name. And his mercy is upon those who fear him, from generation to generation. He hath displayed strength from his arm; he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts. He hath cast down potentates from the throne, and hath exalted the lowly. He hath filled the hungry with good things; and the rich he hath sent empty away. He hath succoured Israel his servant, that he might be mindful of mercy for ever; as he had spoken to our fathers, to Abraham, and to his seed. And Mary abode with her about three months, and returned unto her home. Now Elisabeth's time was up that she should be delivered; and she brought a son. And her neighbours and her relations heard, that the Lord had magnified his mercy upon her; and they congratulated her. And it came to pass, on the eighth day they came to circumcise the child; and they called him after the name of his father, Zacharias. And his mother spake and said, No; but he shall be called John. And they said to her, There is not one among thy relations, who is called by this name. And they made signs to his father, what he would have him called. And desiring a writing tablet, he wrote, saying, John is his name. And they were all surprised. Instantly then his mouth was opened, and his tongue loosed, and he burst out in praises to God. And great awe fell on all those who dwelt around them: and in all the mountainous country of Judea, all these circumstances were the subject of conversation. And all who heard them laid them up in their hearts, saying, Well! what a child will this be! And the hand of the Lord was with him. And Zacharias his father was filled with the Holy Ghost, and prophesied, saying, Blessed be the Lord the God of Israel; for he hath visited and wrought redemption for his people; and hath raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David: as he spake by the mouth of his holy prophets, which have been from the beginning: even preservation from our enemies, and from the hand of all that hate us; to perform mercy towards our fathers, and to remember his own holy covenant: the oath which he sware to Abraham our father, to give us, that we, secure from fear, rescued from the hands of our enemies, should serve him, in righteousness and holiness before him, all the days of our life. And thou, child, shalt be called the prophet of the Most High; for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to prepare his ways; to give the knowledge of salvation to his people, by the remission of their sins, through the bowels of mercy of our God; with which he hath visited us, as the dawn of the morning from on high, to illumine those who sat in darkness, and in the shadow of death, to direct our feet into the way of peace. And the child grew, and became mighty in spirit, and was in the deserts until the days of his public exhibition to Israel.
Oath » Attributed to God
the oath which he sware to Abraham our father,
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For God when he gave the promise to Abraham forasmuch as he had nothing greater to swear by, sware by himself, saying, "Verily, blessing, I will bless thee, and multiplying, I will multiply thee."
And to whom did he swear that they should not enter into his rest, but to those who did not believe?
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For the law constitutes men high-priests, though they have infirmity; but the word of the oath, which is since the law, constitutes the Son, unto eternity completely perfect.
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And thus God, designing more abundantly to demonstrate to the heirs of promise the immutability of his will, pledged himself by oath,
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For we who have believed, have entered into the rest, even as he said, "So, I sware in my wrath, that they shall not enter into my rest;" and that notwithstanding the works were done from the foundation of the world.
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so I swore in my wrath that they shall not enter into my rest.
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and he swore by him that liveth for ever and ever, who created the heaven and the things which are therein, and the earth and the things which are in it, and the sea, and the things which are therein, that time shall be no longer:
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(for they indeed were made priests without an oath; but he with an oath, by him who said unto him, "The Lord hath sworn, and will not repent, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec:")
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Oaths » God's
the oath which he sware to Abraham our father,
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And thus God, designing more abundantly to demonstrate to the heirs of promise the immutability of his will, pledged himself by oath,
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so I swore in my wrath that they shall not enter into my rest.
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Poetry » Lyrics, sacred » Of zacharias
Blessed be the Lord the God of Israel; for he hath visited and wrought redemption for his people; and hath raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David: as he spake by the mouth of his holy prophets, which have been from the beginning: read more.
even preservation from our enemies, and from the hand of all that hate us; to perform mercy towards our fathers, and to remember his own holy covenant: the oath which he sware to Abraham our father, to give us, that we, secure from fear, rescued from the hands of our enemies, should serve him, in righteousness and holiness before him, all the days of our life. And thou, child, shalt be called the prophet of the Most High; for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to prepare his ways; to give the knowledge of salvation to his people, by the remission of their sins, through the bowels of mercy of our God; with which he hath visited us, as the dawn of the morning from on high, to illumine those who sat in darkness, and in the shadow of death, to direct our feet into the way of peace.
even preservation from our enemies, and from the hand of all that hate us; to perform mercy towards our fathers, and to remember his own holy covenant: the oath which he sware to Abraham our father, to give us, that we, secure from fear, rescued from the hands of our enemies, should serve him, in righteousness and holiness before him, all the days of our life. And thou, child, shalt be called the prophet of the Most High; for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to prepare his ways; to give the knowledge of salvation to his people, by the remission of their sins, through the bowels of mercy of our God; with which he hath visited us, as the dawn of the morning from on high, to illumine those who sat in darkness, and in the shadow of death, to direct our feet into the way of peace.
The promises of God » Are » Fulfilled in Christ
From this man's seed according to the promise hath God raised up to Israel a Saviour, Jesus:
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and hath raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David: as he spake by the mouth of his holy prophets, which have been from the beginning: even preservation from our enemies, and from the hand of all that hate us; read more.
to perform mercy towards our fathers, and to remember his own holy covenant: the oath which he sware to Abraham our father,
to perform mercy towards our fathers, and to remember his own holy covenant: the oath which he sware to Abraham our father,
Psalms » Zacharias
Blessed be the Lord the God of Israel; for he hath visited and wrought redemption for his people; and hath raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David: as he spake by the mouth of his holy prophets, which have been from the beginning: read more.
even preservation from our enemies, and from the hand of all that hate us; to perform mercy towards our fathers, and to remember his own holy covenant: the oath which he sware to Abraham our father, to give us, that we, secure from fear, rescued from the hands of our enemies, should serve him, in righteousness and holiness before him, all the days of our life. And thou, child, shalt be called the prophet of the Most High; for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to prepare his ways; to give the knowledge of salvation to his people, by the remission of their sins, through the bowels of mercy of our God; with which he hath visited us, as the dawn of the morning from on high, to illumine those who sat in darkness, and in the shadow of death, to direct our feet into the way of peace.
even preservation from our enemies, and from the hand of all that hate us; to perform mercy towards our fathers, and to remember his own holy covenant: the oath which he sware to Abraham our father, to give us, that we, secure from fear, rescued from the hands of our enemies, should serve him, in righteousness and holiness before him, all the days of our life. And thou, child, shalt be called the prophet of the Most High; for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to prepare his ways; to give the knowledge of salvation to his people, by the remission of their sins, through the bowels of mercy of our God; with which he hath visited us, as the dawn of the morning from on high, to illumine those who sat in darkness, and in the shadow of death, to direct our feet into the way of peace.
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And Zacharias his father was filled with the Holy Ghost, and prophesied, saying, Blessed be the Lord the God of Israel; for he hath visited and wrought redemption for his people; and hath raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David: read more.
as he spake by the mouth of his holy prophets, which have been from the beginning: even preservation from our enemies, and from the hand of all that hate us; to perform mercy towards our fathers, and to remember his own holy covenant: the oath which he sware to Abraham our father, to give us, that we, secure from fear, rescued from the hands of our enemies, should serve him, in righteousness and holiness before him, all the days of our life. And thou, child, shalt be called the prophet of the Most High; for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to prepare his ways; to give the knowledge of salvation to his people, by the remission of their sins, through the bowels of mercy of our God; with which he hath visited us, as the dawn of the morning from on high, to illumine those who sat in darkness, and in the shadow of death, to direct our feet into the way of peace. And the child grew, and became mighty in spirit, and was in the deserts until the days of his public exhibition to Israel.
as he spake by the mouth of his holy prophets, which have been from the beginning: even preservation from our enemies, and from the hand of all that hate us; to perform mercy towards our fathers, and to remember his own holy covenant: the oath which he sware to Abraham our father, to give us, that we, secure from fear, rescued from the hands of our enemies, should serve him, in righteousness and holiness before him, all the days of our life. And thou, child, shalt be called the prophet of the Most High; for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to prepare his ways; to give the knowledge of salvation to his people, by the remission of their sins, through the bowels of mercy of our God; with which he hath visited us, as the dawn of the morning from on high, to illumine those who sat in darkness, and in the shadow of death, to direct our feet into the way of peace. And the child grew, and became mighty in spirit, and was in the deserts until the days of his public exhibition to Israel.
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But the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias: for thy prayer is heard; and thy wife Elisabeth shall bring thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John.
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And Zacharias his father was filled with the Holy Ghost, and prophesied, saying, Blessed be the Lord the God of Israel; for he hath visited and wrought redemption for his people; and hath raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David: read more.
as he spake by the mouth of his holy prophets, which have been from the beginning: even preservation from our enemies, and from the hand of all that hate us; to perform mercy towards our fathers, and to remember his own holy covenant: the oath which he sware to Abraham our father, to give us, that we, secure from fear, rescued from the hands of our enemies, should serve him, in righteousness and holiness before him, all the days of our life. And thou, child, shalt be called the prophet of the Most High; for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to prepare his ways; to give the knowledge of salvation to his people, by the remission of their sins, through the bowels of mercy of our God; with which he hath visited us, as the dawn of the morning from on high, to illumine those who sat in darkness, and in the shadow of death, to direct our feet into the way of peace.
as he spake by the mouth of his holy prophets, which have been from the beginning: even preservation from our enemies, and from the hand of all that hate us; to perform mercy towards our fathers, and to remember his own holy covenant: the oath which he sware to Abraham our father, to give us, that we, secure from fear, rescued from the hands of our enemies, should serve him, in righteousness and holiness before him, all the days of our life. And thou, child, shalt be called the prophet of the Most High; for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to prepare his ways; to give the knowledge of salvation to his people, by the remission of their sins, through the bowels of mercy of our God; with which he hath visited us, as the dawn of the morning from on high, to illumine those who sat in darkness, and in the shadow of death, to direct our feet into the way of peace.
Zacharias (zechariah) » The father of john the baptist
when Annas and Caiaphas were high-priests, the word of God came to John the son of Zacharias in the wilderness;
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There was in the days of Herod, the king of Judea, a certain priest named Zacharias, of the course of Abiah: and his wife of the daughters of Aaron, and her name Elisabeth. And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless. And they had no child, because Elizabeth was barren, and both were far advanced in years. read more.
And it came to pass, as he discharged his priestly office in the order of his periodical ministration before God, according to the custom of the priesthood, it fell to his lot to burn the incense when he went into the temple of the Lord. And all the multitude of people was praying without, at the time of the burning the incense. And an angel of the Lord appeared to him standing on the right side of the altar of incense. And Zacharias was agitated greatly at the sight, and fear fell upon him. But the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias: for thy prayer is heard; and thy wife Elisabeth shall bring thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John. And it shall give thee joy and exultation; and many shall rejoice at his birth: for he shall be great in the sight of the Lord; and he shall never drink wine, nor any intoxicating liquor; and he shall be filled with the Holy Ghost, even from his mother's womb. And many of the children of Israel shall he turn unto the Lord, their God. And he shall go forth before him in the spirit and power of Elias, to convert the hearts of fathers with their children, and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just; to prepare a people ready for the Lord. And Zacharias said to the angel, By what shall I know this? for I am old, and my wife far advanced in her age. And the angel answering said to him, I am Gabriel, that stand in the presence of God; and I have been sent to speak to thee, and to proclaim these glad tidings to thee. And behold, thou shalt be dumb, and unable to speak, until that day when these things shall come to pass, because thou hast not believed my words, which shall be fulfilled at their exact time. And the people were waiting for Zacharias, and marvelled that he tarried so long in the temple. And when he came out, he could not speak to them: and they perceived that he had seen a vision in the temple: for he himself made signs to them, and continued deaf and dumb. And it came to pass, when the days of his ministry were fulfilled, he went to his own house. And after those days Elisabeth his wife conceived, and kept herself in retirement five months, saying, Thus hath the Lord dealt with me in the days in which he looked upon me to take away my reproach among men. Now in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God into a city of Galilee, the name of which was Nazareth, to a virgin of the house of David, betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph; and the virgin's name was Mary. And the angel coming in to her said, All hail! O thou highly favoured one! the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women. And when she saw him, she was greatly agitated at his address: and reasoned in herself what kind of salutation this could be. And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary, for thou hast found favour with God. And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS. He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God will give him the throne of David his father; and he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever, and of his kingdom there shall be no end. And Mary said, How shall this be, seeing I know not man? And the angel answering said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Most High shall overshadow thee; wherefore also the Holy One that shall be born of thee, shall be called the Son of God. And, behold, Elisabeth thy cousin, she also hath conceived in her old age: and this is the fifth month [of pregnancy] with her who was called barren. For there is nothing impossible with God. Then said Mary, Behold a servant of the Lord, be it to me according to thy declaration. And the angel departed from her. Then Mary arose in those days, and went with haste into the hill country, to a city of Judah, and entered into the house of Zachariah, and saluted Elisabeth. And it came to pass, when Elisabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe leaped for joy in her womb; and Elisabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost: and she exclaimed with a loud voice, and said, Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb. And whence is this favour shewn me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? For, lo! as the voice of thy salutation reached my ears, the babe leaped for joy in my womb. And blessed is she that hath believed; for there shall be a fulfilment of the things told her from the Lord. And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord, and my spirit hath exulted in God my Saviour: for he hath looked upon the lowly state of his maid-servant: for, lo! henceforth shall all generations pronounce me blessed. For the Mighty One hath done great things for me; and holy is his name. And his mercy is upon those who fear him, from generation to generation. He hath displayed strength from his arm; he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts. He hath cast down potentates from the throne, and hath exalted the lowly. He hath filled the hungry with good things; and the rich he hath sent empty away. He hath succoured Israel his servant, that he might be mindful of mercy for ever; as he had spoken to our fathers, to Abraham, and to his seed. And Mary abode with her about three months, and returned unto her home. Now Elisabeth's time was up that she should be delivered; and she brought a son. And her neighbours and her relations heard, that the Lord had magnified his mercy upon her; and they congratulated her. And it came to pass, on the eighth day they came to circumcise the child; and they called him after the name of his father, Zacharias. And his mother spake and said, No; but he shall be called John. And they said to her, There is not one among thy relations, who is called by this name. And they made signs to his father, what he would have him called. And desiring a writing tablet, he wrote, saying, John is his name. And they were all surprised. Instantly then his mouth was opened, and his tongue loosed, and he burst out in praises to God. And great awe fell on all those who dwelt around them: and in all the mountainous country of Judea, all these circumstances were the subject of conversation. And all who heard them laid them up in their hearts, saying, Well! what a child will this be! And the hand of the Lord was with him. And Zacharias his father was filled with the Holy Ghost, and prophesied, saying, Blessed be the Lord the God of Israel; for he hath visited and wrought redemption for his people; and hath raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David: as he spake by the mouth of his holy prophets, which have been from the beginning: even preservation from our enemies, and from the hand of all that hate us; to perform mercy towards our fathers, and to remember his own holy covenant: the oath which he sware to Abraham our father, to give us, that we, secure from fear, rescued from the hands of our enemies, should serve him, in righteousness and holiness before him, all the days of our life. And thou, child, shalt be called the prophet of the Most High; for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to prepare his ways; to give the knowledge of salvation to his people, by the remission of their sins, through the bowels of mercy of our God; with which he hath visited us, as the dawn of the morning from on high, to illumine those who sat in darkness, and in the shadow of death, to direct our feet into the way of peace. And the child grew, and became mighty in spirit, and was in the deserts until the days of his public exhibition to Israel.
And it came to pass, as he discharged his priestly office in the order of his periodical ministration before God, according to the custom of the priesthood, it fell to his lot to burn the incense when he went into the temple of the Lord. And all the multitude of people was praying without, at the time of the burning the incense. And an angel of the Lord appeared to him standing on the right side of the altar of incense. And Zacharias was agitated greatly at the sight, and fear fell upon him. But the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias: for thy prayer is heard; and thy wife Elisabeth shall bring thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John. And it shall give thee joy and exultation; and many shall rejoice at his birth: for he shall be great in the sight of the Lord; and he shall never drink wine, nor any intoxicating liquor; and he shall be filled with the Holy Ghost, even from his mother's womb. And many of the children of Israel shall he turn unto the Lord, their God. And he shall go forth before him in the spirit and power of Elias, to convert the hearts of fathers with their children, and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just; to prepare a people ready for the Lord. And Zacharias said to the angel, By what shall I know this? for I am old, and my wife far advanced in her age. And the angel answering said to him, I am Gabriel, that stand in the presence of God; and I have been sent to speak to thee, and to proclaim these glad tidings to thee. And behold, thou shalt be dumb, and unable to speak, until that day when these things shall come to pass, because thou hast not believed my words, which shall be fulfilled at their exact time. And the people were waiting for Zacharias, and marvelled that he tarried so long in the temple. And when he came out, he could not speak to them: and they perceived that he had seen a vision in the temple: for he himself made signs to them, and continued deaf and dumb. And it came to pass, when the days of his ministry were fulfilled, he went to his own house. And after those days Elisabeth his wife conceived, and kept herself in retirement five months, saying, Thus hath the Lord dealt with me in the days in which he looked upon me to take away my reproach among men. Now in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God into a city of Galilee, the name of which was Nazareth, to a virgin of the house of David, betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph; and the virgin's name was Mary. And the angel coming in to her said, All hail! O thou highly favoured one! the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women. And when she saw him, she was greatly agitated at his address: and reasoned in herself what kind of salutation this could be. And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary, for thou hast found favour with God. And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS. He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God will give him the throne of David his father; and he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever, and of his kingdom there shall be no end. And Mary said, How shall this be, seeing I know not man? And the angel answering said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Most High shall overshadow thee; wherefore also the Holy One that shall be born of thee, shall be called the Son of God. And, behold, Elisabeth thy cousin, she also hath conceived in her old age: and this is the fifth month [of pregnancy] with her who was called barren. For there is nothing impossible with God. Then said Mary, Behold a servant of the Lord, be it to me according to thy declaration. And the angel departed from her. Then Mary arose in those days, and went with haste into the hill country, to a city of Judah, and entered into the house of Zachariah, and saluted Elisabeth. And it came to pass, when Elisabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe leaped for joy in her womb; and Elisabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost: and she exclaimed with a loud voice, and said, Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb. And whence is this favour shewn me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? For, lo! as the voice of thy salutation reached my ears, the babe leaped for joy in my womb. And blessed is she that hath believed; for there shall be a fulfilment of the things told her from the Lord. And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord, and my spirit hath exulted in God my Saviour: for he hath looked upon the lowly state of his maid-servant: for, lo! henceforth shall all generations pronounce me blessed. For the Mighty One hath done great things for me; and holy is his name. And his mercy is upon those who fear him, from generation to generation. He hath displayed strength from his arm; he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts. He hath cast down potentates from the throne, and hath exalted the lowly. He hath filled the hungry with good things; and the rich he hath sent empty away. He hath succoured Israel his servant, that he might be mindful of mercy for ever; as he had spoken to our fathers, to Abraham, and to his seed. And Mary abode with her about three months, and returned unto her home. Now Elisabeth's time was up that she should be delivered; and she brought a son. And her neighbours and her relations heard, that the Lord had magnified his mercy upon her; and they congratulated her. And it came to pass, on the eighth day they came to circumcise the child; and they called him after the name of his father, Zacharias. And his mother spake and said, No; but he shall be called John. And they said to her, There is not one among thy relations, who is called by this name. And they made signs to his father, what he would have him called. And desiring a writing tablet, he wrote, saying, John is his name. And they were all surprised. Instantly then his mouth was opened, and his tongue loosed, and he burst out in praises to God. And great awe fell on all those who dwelt around them: and in all the mountainous country of Judea, all these circumstances were the subject of conversation. And all who heard them laid them up in their hearts, saying, Well! what a child will this be! And the hand of the Lord was with him. And Zacharias his father was filled with the Holy Ghost, and prophesied, saying, Blessed be the Lord the God of Israel; for he hath visited and wrought redemption for his people; and hath raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David: as he spake by the mouth of his holy prophets, which have been from the beginning: even preservation from our enemies, and from the hand of all that hate us; to perform mercy towards our fathers, and to remember his own holy covenant: the oath which he sware to Abraham our father, to give us, that we, secure from fear, rescued from the hands of our enemies, should serve him, in righteousness and holiness before him, all the days of our life. And thou, child, shalt be called the prophet of the Most High; for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to prepare his ways; to give the knowledge of salvation to his people, by the remission of their sins, through the bowels of mercy of our God; with which he hath visited us, as the dawn of the morning from on high, to illumine those who sat in darkness, and in the shadow of death, to direct our feet into the way of peace. And the child grew, and became mighty in spirit, and was in the deserts until the days of his public exhibition to Israel.