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1 God
GOD The self-existent, infinitely perfect, and infinitely good Being, who created and preserves all things that have existence. As the Divine Being possesses a nature far beyond the comprehension of any of his creatures, of course that nature is inexplicable. "All our knowledge of invisible objects is obtained by analogy; that is, by the resemblance which they bear to visible…
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Introduction
Knowledge, in a great measure, forms the true dignity and happiness of man: it is that by which he holds an honourable rank in the scale of being, and by which he is rendered capable of adding to the felicity of his fellow-creature. Every attempt, therefore, to enlarge its boundaries, and facilitate its acquisition must be considered as worthy of…
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Title Page And Preface
Theological Dictionary by Charles Buck ------------------------------------------------------------ Charles Buck (1771-1815) was an English Independent minister, best known for the publication of his “Theological Dictionary”. The first edition was printed in 1802, followed by fifty reprints. Buck writes:[1] "I had been for some time employed in preparing for the press my Theological Dictionary, a work which cost me much labour day and…
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October 4—Morning Devotion
"Behold, I am with thee, and will keep thee in all places whither thou goest; for I will not leave thee, until I have done that which I have spoken to thee of."—Genesis 28:15 Here is a promise to Jacob, and not to Jacob only, personally considered, but to Jacob's seed. For the apostle Paul was commissioned by the Holy…
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Now May The Lord Reveal His Face
Theme: Reigning Grace See Jared Smith’s video teaching on the hymn, a devotional exposition according to the Framework of Sovereign Grace. Text: Romans 5:12-21; 8:37-39; 11:5,6; 2 Timothy 1:8-11 Romans 5:12-21: “Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned: (for until…
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October 3—Morning Devotion
"Even the righteousness of God, which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all, and, upon all them that believe; for there is no difference."—Romans 3:22 Here, my soul, is a morning portion for thee! Surely here is enough for a morning portion for poor believing souls to live upon to all eternity. Mark, my soul, what is here said.…
