Distinction between intellectual gifts and moral graces, ibid. Imperfections not incompatible with spiritual excellence, 160 Christian ministers need the prayers of their brethren. ibid. Acts xvii. 11.-THESE WERE MORE NOBLE THAN THOSE IN THESSALONICA, IN THAT THEY RECEIVED THE WORD She was disposed to inquiry; not constrained to belief 171 The Jews at Bercea Not only Lydia, but her household, was baptized ibid. Conduct of our own Church in this respect, contrasted with that of the Romish Church St. Paul suffered by the Spirit to leave Athens, but commanded to remain at Corinth Why St. Paul baptized only a few. Why he needed spiritual encouragement 207 Why St. Paul abode two years at Ephesus His fearlessness St. Paul's knowledge of the evils which awaited him Duty of those who are set over the church of God 221 St. Paul's qualifications as a preacher of the Gospel St. Paul did not court persecution St. Paul's different modes of reasoning with Felix and Effect of his residence at Rome Divine Providence compatible with human prudence John xx. 31.-AND MANY Other signs TRULY DID JESUS IN THE PRESENCE OF HIS DISCIPLES, WHICH ARE NOT WRITTEN IN THIS BOOK. BUT THESE ARE WRITTEN, THAT YE MIGHT BELIEVE THAT JESUS IS THE CHRIST, The Scriptures may be read with different objects in St. John's Gospel "the spiritual Gospel" Why peculiarly interesting His object in writing it ibid. ibid. Not received as such by the world Our duty, as walking in the light Revelation to be received with meekness |