...surprising grace would appear. On a general view of the subject, how often are we informed that it is " by grace we are saved, through faith, and that not of ourselves ; for it is the gift of God;" — " it is not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according...

...of God, the atonement of Christ, by impressing upon us the fundamental doctrine of the gospel, — that " by grace we are saved, through faith, and that not of ourselves, it is the gift of God ; not of works, lest any man should boast," — tends to work in us a spirit of deep humility and dependence...

...inclination. Moreover, it is the work of the Holy Spirit to settle us in the faith of Christ ; for by grace we are saved through faith ; and that not of ourselves; it is the gift of God. — Faith is the instrument, or means, which God, in his wisdom, hath provided to build us up in Christ...

...very full " of comfort 0 ." It is also very agreeable to the Scriptures; " For by grace have we " been saved, through faith: and that not " of ourselves, it is the gift of God . .. not " of works, lest any man should boast d ." For "all have sinned and come short of " the glory of God,...

...for the children, and a small present for you. 118 " May we never forget that we are saved by grace through faith, and that not of ourselves. It is the gift of God, not of works, lest any man should boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus, unto good...

...I have chosen you." " It is God that worketh in us both to will and to do of his good pleasure." " By grace we are saved, through faith ; and that not of ourselves, it is the gift of God/' Nor can any words be conceived more absolute and decisive than these, which are uttered by Christ himself:...

...implanted thereby. We must be cautious however not ^ to mistake the power of faith. By grace are we saved through faith, and that not of ourselves, it is the gift of God. Faith is the instrument apt _? " '. 19 plying to us the grace of God and salvation through Christ....

...whatever towards it made by the recipient himself. Grace is said to be irrespective and involuntary. Now, that by grace we are saved through faith, and that not of ourselves, but the gift of God, is a doctrine not to be gainsayed. But Scripture commands us to solicit this spiritual...

...whatever towards it made by the recipient himself. Grace is said to be irrespective and involuntary. Now, that by grace we are saved through faith, and that not of ourselves, but the gift of God, is a doctrine not to be gainsayed. But Scripture commands us to solicit this spiritual...

...whole ? On what is salvation founded; and on what does it all rest ? The Scripture hath taught us, that " by grace we are saved through faith, and that not of ourselves, it is the gift of God ; not of works, lest any one should boast." There is an essential difference between this statement of the...