 | Edward Bickersteth - 1822 - 312 pàgines
...Church of England on this doctrine are very clearly expressed. Thus, in the 13th Article it is said, "Works done before the grace of Christ, and the inspiration of his Spirit, are not pleasant to God." In the Sermon, or Homily for Rogation Week, it is said, "that we may boldly come in prayer, and call... | |
 | Daniel Neal - 1822 - 522 pàgines
...preventing us, that we may have a good will, and working with us, when we have that good will. 26. Works done before the grace of Christ, and the inspiration of his Spirit, are not pleasing unto God, forasmuch as they spring not of faith in Jesus Christ, neither do they make men... | |
 | 1839 - 1092 pàgines
...the Thirteenth Article is, " Of works done before justification." The body of the Article speaks of "works done before the grace of Christ, and the inspiration of his Spirit ; " and Mr. Forster says, that " it irrefragably follows " that " the justification of man, and his... | |
 | John Hey - 1822 - 516 pàgines
...such a comparison it must appear, that "Works done before Justification," must mean the same with, "works done before the Grace of Christ, and the Inspiration of his Spirit." These two phrases, expressing the ratification on God's part, of our admission into Christianity, might... | |
 | Robert Adam - 1823 - 530 pàgines
...may be as evidently known, as a tree discerned by the fruit. " 12. Of Works before Justification. — Works done before the grace of Christ, and the inspiration...not pleasant to God ; forasmuch as they spring not of faith in the Lord Jesus Christ ; neither do they make men meet to receive grace : yea rather, for... | |
 | Church of England - 1823 - 706 pàgines
...Faith may be as evidently known as a tree discerned by the fruit. XIII. Of Works before Justification. WORKS done before the grace of Christ, and the Inspiration...not pleasant to God, forasmuch as they spring not of faith in Jesus Christ, neither do they make men meet to receive grace, or (as the School-authors... | |
 | Thom Scott - 1824 - 896 pàgines
...prepare himself, ' by his own natural strength and good works, to faith and ' calling upon God.' ' Works done before the grace of Christ, • and the...not pleasant to God ; ' forasmuch as they spring not of faith in Jesus Christ : neither 6. Who teach, ' That in the true conversion of 4 man there cannot... | |
 | Daniel Waterland - 1823 - 570 pàgines
...However, the use I suppose to be made of it is, to conclude from it, that since the Article leaches that " works done before the grace of " Christ, and the inspiration...not pleasant " to God, forasmuch as they spring not of faith 1n Jesus " Christ; — yea rather, for that they are not done as God The famed maxim ofSt.... | |
 | George Wilkins - 1823 - 376 pàgines
...thirteenth Article this desideratum of those who maintain your opinions, Mr. Wiseman; unless, indeed, 'works done before the grace of Christ and the inspiration of his Spirit are not pleasant to God,' may be twisted to mean total corruption ; or, ' we doubt not but they have the nature of sin,' may... | |
 | John Locke - 1823 - 588 pàgines
...with sincerity obeys the Gospel. By the thirteenth article of the church of England, you hold, that " works done before the grace of Christ, and the " inspiration of his Spirit, are not pleasing to God; for" asmuch as they spring not of faith in Jesus Christ; " neither do they make men... | |
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Works done before the grace of Christ, and the Inspiration of his Spirit, are not pleasant to God, forasmuch as they spring not of faith in Jesus Christ... 
