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5381 Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary, p. 1006.5 (Matthew Henry)
… an argument powerful enough, and none but the Spirit of Christ's grace will be an agent powerful enough, to turn us from sin to God; and that Spirit is given, and …
5382 Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary, p. 1025.3 (Matthew Henry)
… Stephen's arguments as a disputant, they prosecuted him as a criminal, and brought false witnesses against him. And it is next to a miracle of providence, that …
5383 Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary, p. 1026.6 (Matthew Henry)
… plain arguments and truths provoke the opposers of the gospel, they should be shown their guilt and danger. They, like their fathers, were stubborn and wilful …
5384 Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary, p. 1029.6 (Matthew Henry)
… . The argument is conclusive; can we deny the sign to those who have received the things signified? Those who have some acquaintance with Christ, cannot but …
5385 Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary, p. 1033.3 (Matthew Henry)
… powerful arguments, the most earnest and affectionate addresses, even with miracles, are scarcely enough to keep men from absurdities and abominations …
5386 Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary, p. 1038.3 (Matthew Henry)
… When arguments and persuasions only harden men in unbelief and blasphemy, we must separate ourselves and others from such unholy company. God was pleased …
5387 Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary, p. 1038.6 (Matthew Henry)
… all arguments are answered, when they have shown that they grow rich by the practices which are opposed. Whatever side in religious disputes, or whatever …
5388 Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary, p. 1045.2 (Matthew Henry)
… an argument that he was not such a man as they represented him to be. Though he counted this but loss, that he might win Christ, yet he mentioned it when it might …
5389 Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary, p. 1051.3 (Matthew Henry)
… of argument or debate. Unbelief is at the bottom of all our staggerings at God's promises. The strength of faith appeared in its victory over fears. God honours …
5390 Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary, p. 1052.3 (Matthew Henry)
… the argument can be applied, except that which the apostle actually affirms, sin, and wrath, the punishment of sin, determined by the unerring justice of God …
5391 Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary, p. 1070.4 (Matthew Henry)
… , an argument to break through any natural or civil obligations. He should quietly and contentedly abide in the condition in which he is placed by Divine Providence …
5392 Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary, p. 1078.4 (Matthew Henry)
… apostle's argument was understood by the Corinthians. And it is as plain to us that Christianity would be a foolish profession, if it proposed advantage …
5393 Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary, p. 1084.3 (Matthew Henry)
… every argument and persuasion, to lead men to believe in the Lord Jesus, and to act as his disciples. Their zeal and diligence were for the glory of God and the …
5394 Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary, p. 1087.3 (Matthew Henry)
… best arguments for Christian duties, are drawn from the grace and love of Christ. Though he was rich, as being God, equal in power and glory with the Father, yet …
5395 Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary, p. 1087.5 (Matthew Henry)
… an argument with us to do well.
5396 Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary, p. 1094.4 (Matthew Henry)
… the argument is quite as strong against all dependence upon the works of the moral law, as respects justification. To give the greater weight to this, it is …
5397 Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary, p. 1095.4 (Matthew Henry)
… sure argument for the defence of faith, against dependence on human righteousness.
5398 Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary, p. 1096.7 (Matthew Henry)
… an argument in proof of it. The two covenants of works and grace, and legal and evangelical professors, are shadowed forth. Works and fruits brought forth in …
5399 Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary, p. 1138.1 (Matthew Henry)
Humble, cautious fear is urged, lest any should come short of the promised rest, through unbelief. (1-10) Arguments and motives to faith and hope in our approaches to God. (11-16)
5400 Matthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary, p. 1144.1 (Matthew Henry)
… ) An argument for holy boldness in the believer's access to God through Jesus Christ, And for steadfastness in faith, and mutual love and duty. (19-25) The danger …