THE NEW BIRTH. MODERN systems of theology employ, as equivalent, the following phrases: A change of heart, the purification of the heart or soul, regeneration, and the new birth. As nothing is more essential to the true interpretation of the Holy Scriptures than a correct use of the terms and phrases which therein occur, so […]
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DESTINY OF THE WICKED. THE controversy in reference to the eternal punishment of the wicked, like many other controversies, has been greatly prolonged, by the want of system with which it has been conducted. This want betrays itself in reference both to the sources from which evidence is drawn and the arrangement of the points
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If ye love me, keep my commandments, and I will pray the Father, and He shall give you another Comforter (PARA-KLEETOS—Teacher, Advocate,) that he may abide with you forever. The Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive.” John 14th, 16-17. He shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever
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THE BIOGRAPHY OF ELDER DAVID PURVIANCE … (Dayton: B.F. & G.W. Ells, 1848; reprint. 1940), 57-73. Constitution, Unity, and Discipline of the Church of Christ, addressed to the brethren of the Christian Church, by David Purviance. “Is there no balm in Gilead? Is there no physician there? Why then is not the health of the
Brethren, I thought that perhaps this little article, which was written by Elder Jacob Creath Jr., would give a little glimpse into the thinking of that day. (1860) It was originally printed in the August 28, 1860 issue of the American Christian Review. The ACR was THE conservative paper of that day and was heavily
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Apostasy There has been apostasy in one form or another since the beginning of recorded time. Were not the actions of Eve and her compliant husband a form of apostasy? This was at the very beginning of our race. It continues its relentless crawl down through the centuries even up until our present day where
Discipline in the Church Discipline is a subject that is often neglected in our society. Lack of discipline is one of the biggest problems in our society today. Children are not taught discipline, which leads to teenagers and eventually adults who cannot or will not live within the framework of our laws. The police are
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A DISCOURSE ON THE DANGERS OF WEALTH AND COVETOUSNESS. “Then said Jesus unto his disciples, verily I say unto you, that a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven. Again I say unto you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich
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The work to be accomplished by the Christian editor and evangelist, is very nearly the same, though their mode of operation is very different. I understand it to be the business of the editor to hold to public view the glorious gospel of salvation, in all its facts, commandments, and promises; to enlighten the world
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RULES FOR PREACHING BY AN OLD AUTHOR. 1. Use the mother speech and tone, without affectation or imitation of any man, that you may not seem to act a comedy, instead of preaching a sermon. 2. Clog not your memory too much, it will exceedingly hinder invention, and mar delivery. 3. Be sure you eye
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