And he said, I beseech thee, show me thy glory.—Exodus 33:18. At the time when Moses spoke these words, he had just received a remarkable proof of the favor of God towards him: God had punished the Israelites for the great sin which they had committed, in making and worshiping the idolatrous calves, at the … Continue reading The Glory of God by John Venn (Part I)
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The Duty of Glorifying God by John Venn (Part II)
II. Having thus examined the nature of the principle, let us proceed to show its operation in sanctifying the common actions of life. It is not often that the best of men have a due sense of the value of Christian principle, in this point of view. And as to the world at large, they … Continue reading The Duty of Glorifying God by John Venn (Part II)
The Duty of Glorifying God by John Venn (Part I)
John Venn (1759 – 1813) was a priest of the Church of England and a central figure of the group of religious philanthropists known as the Clapham sect. Wikipedia. THE DUTY OF GLORIFYING GOD. Whether, therefore, ye eat or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.—1 Cor. 10:31. One great object of religion is … Continue reading The Duty of Glorifying God by John Venn (Part I)
Subserviency to the Divine Glory by Henry Craik (Part III)
III. We come now briefly to notice some of the practical directions arising out of the subject thus understood. 1. If our only true enjoyment is to be found in the knowledge of the glory of God, this fact affords a new argument for highly estimating that whereby this glory is revealed. Now, although the … Continue reading Subserviency to the Divine Glory by Henry Craik (Part III)
Subserviency to the Divine Glory by Henry Craik (Part II)
II. We would next consider this glory as the end of God in creation, providence, and grace, and how the creatures are made subservient thereto. It is evident, that before the existence of any created being, the essential attributes of the Godhead were the same as they are now; yet there was no possibility of … Continue reading Subserviency to the Divine Glory by Henry Craik (Part II)
Subserviency to the Divine Glory by Henry Craik (Part I)
Rev. Henry Craik (1805-1866) — Minister of the Baptist Church assembling in Gideon and Bethesda Chapels, Bristol. Wikipedia. So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. 1 Cor 10:31. NIV. The sentiment expressed in these words is very frequently on the lips of all who profess to … Continue reading Subserviency to the Divine Glory by Henry Craik (Part I)
All for the Glory of God 