Wherein God, willing more abundantly to show unto the heirs of promise the immutability of His counsel, confirmed it by an oath ; that by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation, who have fled... A System of Theology - Page 328by John Locke (Wesleyan minister.) - 1862 - 506 pagesFull view - About this book
| Richard Alleine - 1852 - 402 pages
...assurance in his word. And though the word of God be enough, yet he, willing to show more abundantly to the heirs of promise the immutability of his counsel,...immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, I might have strong consolation. 0 unreasonable unbelief ! What, shall not the oath of God... | |
| 1805 - 590 pages
...verse of the context, For men verily swear by the greater, and an oath for confirmation is to them sJtn end of all strife. Wherein God, willing more abundantly...by an oath ; that by two immutable things, in which it is impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation, who have fled for refuge, to lay... | |
| 310 pages
...given to us are fully certified in the same way — the bare promises and the Surely added — "that by two immutable things, in which it was impossible...for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us." But beyond this, Our Father has given to all his adopted children, (to all who trust in Jesus during... | |
| 1806 - 504 pages
...greater, and an oath for confirmation is to them an end of all strife. Wherein God, willing to shew to the heirs of promise the immutability of his counsel,...consolation, who have fled for refuge, to lay hold upon the hope set before TK%" O the goodness of God, who hath given his 1 : *'Gal. iij. 8. f Ibid. 17. J... | |
| Robert Hawker - 1801 - 276 pages
...willing fsaith an Apostle) mor^nbundantly to shew unto tlie heirs of promise, the immutability of Ids counsel, confirmed it by an Oath : that by two immutable...for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us. * Still moreover, advancing in wonderful grace and condescension, God confirmed his covenantengagements,... | |
| 1802 - 374 pages
...immutability ofof Abraham, and blessed him his counsel, confirmed it by an That by two immutable oath 18 things, in which it was impossible for God to lie,...for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us : 1 9 Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure anc stedfast, and which entereth into... | |
| John Smalley - 1803 - 454 pages
...foregoing words of Jeremiah. In another place he says ; " Wherein God, willing more abundantly to shew unto the heirs of promise, the immutability of his...refuge, to lay hold upon the hope set before us." If that divine influence which will infallibly secure the perseverance of believers, be absolutely... | |
| 1804 - 438 pages
...to shew unto the heirs of promise the immutability of his counsel, confirmed it by an oath ; 18 That by two immutable things, in which it was impossible...for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us: 19 Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfast, and which entereth into that... | |
| 1804 - 476 pages
...immutability of his counsel, confirmed •*'/ by an oath : 18 That by two immutable things, in which it ivas impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong...for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us : 19 Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfast, and which entereth into that... | |
| 1806 - 650 pages
...fix our faith. His promises, confirmed by his oath, are exhibited to gain our unwavering reliance. " Wherein God, willing more abundantly to show unto...refuge, to lay hold upon the hope set before us." " The gospel bears ray spirit up ; " A faithful and unchanging God, " Lays the foundation of my hope,... | |
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