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Description:This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1855. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... merely as pain of conscience, being fire merely in metaphor. There is no small change of opinion as to the means of grace; for, whereas once it was held that the terrors of endless torture must be preached to turn men. from their sins, it is now held that the most powerful means of turning men to God, is the preaching of the love of God to the guilty. The clergy of the popular churches insist much more than they used to do on the fact of a retribution for sin in the present life. One divine (Rev. Mr. Wishart), while he does not deny the doctrine of future punishment, has written a book to prove that the Bible most clearly establishes the fact of a present retribution for the sins of this life. Dr. Chalmers gave the weight of his authority to the same opinion. Some partialist divines (like Mr. Shinn, of the Methodist Church) allow of the conversion of souls in eternity who have not bowed to the sceptre of Christ in the present world. Many passages of scripture which were formerly used in proof of the doctrine of endless misery are now entirely abandoned, so far as that purpose is concerned; and some reliable writers among the partialists have told us, that many members of the so-called orthodox churches have ceased to believe in the doctrine of endless torment altogether. How great a change is this! It comes from the influence of the gospel upon the hearts of the people. section V. mr. B.'S influence in these changes. Hosea Ballou unquestionably did his part in producing these changes. It is highly worthy of observation, that all the changes which have taken place in the last fifty years, as it respects salvation, and punishment, and kindred themes, have brought men nearer to the doctrines which were defended by him. In no case can we see a change, touching these...We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Life of REV. Hosea Ballou (Volume 1); With Accounts of His Writings, and Biographical Sketches of His Seniors and Contemporaries in the Universalist Ministry. To get started finding Life of REV. Hosea Ballou (Volume 1); With Accounts of His Writings, and Biographical Sketches of His Seniors and Contemporaries in the Universalist Ministry, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Pages: 132

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Publisher: General Books

Release: 2012

ISBN: 1150074655

Description: This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1855. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... merely as pain of conscience, being fire merely in metaphor. There is no small change of opinion as to the means of grace; for, whereas once it was held that the terrors of endless torture must be preached to turn men. from their sins, it is now held that the most powerful means of turning men to God, is the preaching of the love of God to the guilty. The clergy of the popular churches insist much more than they used to do on the fact of a retribution for sin in the present life. One divine (Rev. Mr. Wishart), while he does not deny the doctrine of future punishment, has written a book to prove that the Bible most clearly establishes the fact of a present retribution for the sins of this life. Dr. Chalmers gave the weight of his authority to the same opinion. Some partialist divines (like Mr. Shinn, of the Methodist Church) allow of the conversion of souls in eternity who have not bowed to the sceptre of Christ in the present world. Many passages of scripture which were formerly used in proof of the doctrine of endless misery are now entirely abandoned, so far as that purpose is concerned; and some reliable writers among the partialists have told us, that many members of the so-called orthodox churches have ceased to believe in the doctrine of endless torment altogether. How great a change is this! It comes from the influence of the gospel upon the hearts of the people. section V. mr. B.'S influence in these changes. Hosea Ballou unquestionably did his part in producing these changes. It is highly worthy of observation, that all the changes which have taken place in the last fifty years, as it respects salvation, and punishment, and kindred themes, have brought men nearer to the doctrines which were defended by him. In no case can we see a change, touching these...We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Life of REV. Hosea Ballou (Volume 1); With Accounts of His Writings, and Biographical Sketches of His Seniors and Contemporaries in the Universalist Ministry. To get started finding Life of REV. Hosea Ballou (Volume 1); With Accounts of His Writings, and Biographical Sketches of His Seniors and Contemporaries in the Universalist Ministry, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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