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2041 The Signs of the Times March 16, 1882, Art. A, paragraph 1
… no argument against the truth, that there are few ready to accept it. The word of God was received with little favor when priests and people, Pharisees and publicans …
2042 The Signs of the Times March 16, 1882, Art. A, paragraph 13
… convincing arguments may be presented to sustain the truth, and yet sinners seem as far from repentance and conversion as ever. The work of saving souls is …
2043 The Signs of the Times May 25, 1882, paragraph 24
… conclusive arguments are not sufficient in themselves. Our only hope is to reach the people through God. The Bible is the sure word of prophecy, whereunto …
2044 The Signs of the Times June 21, 1883, paragraph 10
… . No arguments against him could be drawn from the word of God; for his feet were firmly planted upon the foundation of the prophets and apostles, Christ himself …
2045 The Signs of the Times June 28, 1883, paragraph 4
… Luther’s arguments from the Scriptures. They sought out the Reformer, and in private eagerly listened to his explanation of the word of God. They honestly …
2046 The Signs of the Times July 12, 1883, paragraph 5
At his first interview with the Reformer, the legate was reserved, but civil. He expected Luther to yield every point without argument or question, and waited in silence for him to begin his recantation.
2047 The Signs of the Times July 12, 1883, paragraph 22
… single argument from the word of God, yet vehemently crying, “Retract, or be sent to Rome for punishment.” Yet the legate was deeply impressed by his interviews …
2048 The Signs of the Times August 2, 1883, paragraph 6
… flatteries, arguments, and threats alike failed. To their demand that he destroy Luther’s writings; and punish the Reformer as he deserved, or deliver him …
2049 The Signs of the Times August 2, 1883, paragraph 10
… their arguments in contrast with the doctrines of Luther, which they knew they could not controvert, would prove a losing game to them. Justice and truth were …
2050 The Signs of the Times August 2, 1883, paragraph 18
… powerful argument of this man, who had already wrought so great mischief, might result in turning away many of the princes from the cause of the pope. He therefore …
2051 The Signs of the Times August 9, 1883, paragraph 6
… same arguments that were urged against Luther, are urged by our opponents today: “Who are these Sabbatarians? They are unlearned, few in numbers, and of the poorer …
2052 The Signs of the Times August 9, 1883, paragraph 9
… strongest arguments. Henceforth the contrast between truth and error would be more clearly seen, as they should take the field in open warfare. The apparent …
2053 The Signs of the Times August 9, 1883, paragraph 20
… with arguments from the law and the prophets, but with stones.
2054 The Signs of the Times August 16, 1883, paragraph 1
… only argument they have to urge against me is that my writings are at variance with the observances of what they call the Church. If our Emperor Charles sends …
2055 The Signs of the Times August 30, 1883, paragraph 16
… unfailing argument. Said the spokesman of the diet, angrily addressing Luther, “If you do not retract, the emperor and the States of the empire will proceed …
2056 The Signs of the Times August 30, 1883, paragraph 21
… whose arguments they could not controvert. Yet Luther, understanding his danger, had spoken to all with Christian dignity and calmness. His words had been …
2057 The Signs of the Times September 20, 1883, paragraph 7
… by arguments, should seek to control him by force. Cochlaeus then offered to dispute with him publicly, provided he would forego his safe-conduct. A public …
2058 The Signs of the Times November 1, 1883, paragraph 3
… no arguments from the Scriptures in support of his position, but cited instead only the authority of the church and the traditions of the Fathers. He also …
2059 The Signs of the Times November 1, 1883, paragraph 7
… with arguments drawn from the word of God did Luther demolish and scatter to the winds all the sophisms of his opposers. It was with the new doctrines and their …
2060 The Signs of the Times November 1, 1883, paragraph 10
… their arguments were met by the simple teachings of God’s word. Persons of little education, women and laborers, were able to give from the Scriptures the …