Lectures on Systematic Theology and Pulpit EloquenceW. Wells and T. B. Wait & Company, 1810 - 333 pages Lectures composed for the students of divinity in Marischal college and first delivered in 1772 and 1773. |
À l'intérieur du livre
Page 53
... writ ; for though every thing which proceeds from God , it must be of consequence to us to be ac- quainted with , and therefore requires diligent attention especially from the minister of his word , yet all the truths revealed are not ...
... writ ; for though every thing which proceeds from God , it must be of consequence to us to be ac- quainted with , and therefore requires diligent attention especially from the minister of his word , yet all the truths revealed are not ...
Page 55
... writ , in its native simplicity and beauty , unadulterated by the traditions and inventions of men , will do more to dissipate the clouds raised by such objectors , than whole torrents of scholastic chicane and sophistry . And even in ...
... writ , in its native simplicity and beauty , unadulterated by the traditions and inventions of men , will do more to dissipate the clouds raised by such objectors , than whole torrents of scholastic chicane and sophistry . And even in ...
Page 67
... writ . Amid such variety how is the young stu- dent to proceed ? Must he begin with adopting im- plicitly one of these pretended treasuries of christian doctrine , studying assiduously both the theoretic part and the practical as the ...
... writ . Amid such variety how is the young stu- dent to proceed ? Must he begin with adopting im- plicitly one of these pretended treasuries of christian doctrine , studying assiduously both the theoretic part and the practical as the ...
Page 69
... writ . are But would you then lay aside systems altogether , as useless or even dangerous ? By no means . But I am not for beginning with them . I am even not for entering on their examination , till one has be- come in the way formerly ...
... writ . are But would you then lay aside systems altogether , as useless or even dangerous ? By no means . But I am not for beginning with them . I am even not for entering on their examination , till one has be- come in the way formerly ...
Page 71
... writ , but on- ly increase the light by means of which the sense may be discovered . The student I would have in a great measure to be self - taught , a well conducted at- tempt at which , is , in my opinion , the true way of preparing ...
... writ , but on- ly increase the light by means of which the sense may be discovered . The student I would have in a great measure to be self - taught , a well conducted at- tempt at which , is , in my opinion , the true way of preparing ...
Autres éditions - Tout afficher
Expressions et termes fréquents
acquainted addressed admit answer apostle appear argument attention biblical criticism branch called character Christ christian christian theology church commonly consequence consider consideration controversial denominated discourse divine divine grace doctrine doth duty effect elocution eloquence employed exordium expression faith former give gospel hath hearers Hebrew holy writ idiom inquiries Jesus judge judgment justly kind knowledge language lecture Lord manner matter means mentioned method mind minister of religion natural theology nature necessary observed occasion Old Testament opinion orator ourselves particular passage passions pastor perspicuity persuasion pneumatology preacher preaching pronunciation proper properly propriety pulpit purpose question racter reason recommend regard religion remark requires respect revelation rhetorical saints recorded scope scrip scripture sect sense sentiments Septuagint sermon serve speak speaker species spirit student style talents theology thing tion topics truth ture understanding virtue whole words