The Works of Aurelius Augustine: A New Translation, Volume 15T. & T. Clark, 1876 - Theology |
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... precede ; and we still observe the same unmerited gifts conferred day after day . But it is plain that when grace has been given , even our merits begin to be good , -only it is by grace ; for , were that only to withdraw itself , man ...
... precede ; and we still observe the same unmerited gifts conferred day after day . But it is plain that when grace has been given , even our merits begin to be good , -only it is by grace ; for , were that only to withdraw itself , man ...
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... preceded which " justifieth the ungodly ? " How , more- over , could the one now be awarded as a debt , unless the other had been before bestowed as a free gift ? CHAP . 15. - The Pelagians profess that the only grace which is given ...
... preceded which " justifieth the ungodly ? " How , more- over , could the one now be awarded as a debt , unless the other had been before bestowed as a free gift ? CHAP . 15. - The Pelagians profess that the only grace which is given ...
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... preceded by good thoughts . Observe , therefore , what he says concern- ing these very thoughts . His words , when writing to the Corinthians , are to this effect : " Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think anything as of ...
... preceded by good thoughts . Observe , therefore , what he says concern- ing these very thoughts . His words , when writing to the Corinthians , are to this effect : " Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think anything as of ...
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... preceded his faith , so that in proportion to these deserts the grace of God follows , as He hears [ and answers the prayer ] . " " " 5 CHAP . 28. - Faith is the gift of God . I have already discussed1 the point concerning the faith ...
... preceded his faith , so that in proportion to these deserts the grace of God follows , as He hears [ and answers the prayer ] . " " " 5 CHAP . 28. - Faith is the gift of God . I have already discussed1 the point concerning the faith ...
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... preceded not by any good deserts , but by evil ones . In what manner God's name is sanctified in the elect . In another passage , also , by the same prophet , God , in the clearest language , shows us that it is not owing to any good ...
... preceded not by any good deserts , but by evil ones . In what manner God's name is sanctified in the elect . In another passage , also , by the same prophet , God , in the clearest language , shows us that it is not owing to any good ...
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Page 27 - Saviour toward man appeared, not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost...
Page 4 - Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you ; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment.
Page 106 - But of Him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification and redemption; that, according as it is written, he that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.
Page 307 - We having the same spirit of faith, according as it is written, I believed, and therefore have I spoken; we also believe, and therefore speak...
Page 103 - Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain : that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you.
Page 18 - For as many as have sinned without law shall also perish without law : and as many as have sinned in the law shall be judged by the law...
Page 337 - God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him. For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life.
Page 63 - For as ye in times past have not believed God, yet have now obtained mercy through their unbelief; even so have these also now not believed, that through your mercy they also may obtain mercy. For God hath concluded them all in unbelief, that he might have mercy upon all.
Page 50 - Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal. And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing. And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body to be burned, and have not charity, it profiteth me nothing. Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth...
Page 120 - To write the same things to you, to me indeed is not grievous, but for you it is safe.