For if these things be in you, and abound, they make you that ye shall neither be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. But he that lacketh these things is blind, and cannot see afar off, and hath forgotten that he was purged... Sermons . Nineteen sermons on several subjects - Page 390by John Sharp (abp. of York.) - 1734Full view - About this book
| James Ussher - 1660 - 628 pages
...at that great day. But saith the apostle, " Heh that lacketh these things is blind, and cannot see afar off, and hath forgotten that he was purged from his old sins." Now what this knowledge is, which brings forth such excellent things, you have seen. I should now come... | |
| Francis Gastrell (bp. of Chester) - 1717 - 352 pages
...neither be barren, nor unfruitful, in the Knowledge of our Lord Jefus Ghrift : But he that lacketh thefe things is blind, and cannot fee afar off, and hath forgotten that he was purged from his old Sins. • b Walk as Children of Light, proving what is "acceptable unto the Lord; and always .aboundmg in... | |
| John Tillotson - Sermons, English - 1748 - 440 pages
...neither be barren, nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jefus Chrift. But he that lacketh thefe things is blind, and cannot fee afar off, and hath forgotten that he -was purged from his old fins ; that is, doth notconfider that thedefign of Chriftianity is to renew and reform the hearts and... | |
| John Tillotson - Sermons, English - 1757 - 496 pages
...the knowledge of our • LORD JESUS CHRIST. But he that lacketh thefe " things is blind, and sannot fee afar off, and hath ** forgotten that he was purged from his old fins ;'» that is, doth not confider that the defign of ckriftianity is to renew and reform the hearts... | |
| Church of Scotland - Prebyterianism - 1768 - 576 pages
...in the knowledge of our Lord Jefus Chrift. v. 9, But he that lacketh thefe thing», is blind, ancl cannot fee afar off, and hath forgotten that he was purged from his old (in:. v. loi Wherefore the rather, brethyen, give diligence to make your caljjng and election fure... | |
| William Penn - Society of Friends - 1782 - 514 pages
...neither be " barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord " Jefus Chrift. But he that lackejh thefe things is " blind, and cannot fee afar off, and hath forgotten « that he was purged from his old fins. Wherefore h Eph. v. zj. * Rom. xiii. 14. Eph. iv. 12. Gal. ». *t, 2$> 24. k John x. 4, 5. ajr.... | |
| Samuel Disney - 1788 - 464 pages
...neither be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jefus Chrift. But he that lacketh thefe things is blind, and cannot fee afar off, and hath forgotten that he was purged from his old fins."* Thefe laft words of St. Peter are very remarkable, and intirely coincide with with what I take... | |
| Bible - 1788 - 598 pages
...neither be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jefus Chrift. 9 But he that lacketh thefe things is blind, and cannot fee afar off, and hath forgotten that he was purged from his old fins. 10 Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election fure : for,... | |
| 310 pages
...the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. But h» that laclceth these things is blind, and cannot see afar off, and hath forgotten that he was purged from his old sins." (2 Peter i. 5-9. Alas ! how many believers there are in this last-named condition. Verse 12.—" That... | |
| Alexander Macwhorter - Presbyterian Church - 1803 - 488 pages
...the knowledge of our Lord " Jesus Christ. But he that lacketh these things, is blind and " cannot see afar off, and hath forgotten that he was purged from. " his old sins»" Our blessed Saviour grew in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man. Thus christians ought... | |
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