Of the direct historical evidence of Christianity, and wherein it is distinguished from the evidence alleged for other miracles |
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... Suppose then the world we live in to have had a Creator ; suppose it to appear from the predominant aim and tendency VOL . I. B of of the provisions and contrivances observ- able in the universe.
... Suppose then the world we live in to have had a Creator ; suppose it to appear from the predominant aim and tendency VOL . I. B of of the provisions and contrivances observ- able in the universe.
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... suppose the dis- position which dictated this council to con- tinue ; suppose a part of the creation to have received faculties from their Maker , by which they are capable of rendering a moral obedience to his will , and of volun ...
... suppose the dis- position which dictated this council to con- tinue ; suppose a part of the creation to have received faculties from their Maker , by which they are capable of rendering a moral obedience to his will , and of volun ...
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... Suppose him to design for mankind a future state , is it unlikely that he should acquaint them with it ? Now in what way can a revelation be made but by miracles ? In none which we are able to conceive . Consequently , in whatever ...
... Suppose him to design for mankind a future state , is it unlikely that he should acquaint them with it ? Now in what way can a revelation be made but by miracles ? In none which we are able to conceive . Consequently , in whatever ...
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... Suppose it then to be true that miracles were wrought upon the first promulgation of Christianity , when nothing but miracles could decide its authority , is it certain that such miracles would be repeated so often , and in so many ...
... Suppose it then to be true that miracles were wrought upon the first promulgation of Christianity , when nothing but miracles could decide its authority , is it certain that such miracles would be repeated so often , and in so many ...
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... suppose it to be like that which we observe in all others who voluntarily become missionaries of a new faith . Frequent , earnest , and laborious preaching , constantly conversing with re- ligious persons upon religion , a sequestra ...
... suppose it to be like that which we observe in all others who voluntarily become missionaries of a new faith . Frequent , earnest , and laborious preaching , constantly conversing with re- ligious persons upon religion , a sequestra ...
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