Possibilities Of Grace PDF Download

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1884 edition. Excerpt: ... Greek Words Indicating Purity Examined And DEFINED. In this analysis the original word is defined according to its various significations, ' as used in the New Testament. Under each different sense given, a text is quoted containing the word, which is put in italics to distinguish it from other parts of the sentence. The scope of the passage will show the correctness of the rendering., [hagiadzo, ] from aytof, [Jiagios, ] holy. I. To separate, set apart, consecrate, sanctify-- to set apart from a common to a sacred use. Ye fools and blind: for whether is greater, the gold, or the temple that sanctifieth the gold? ... Ye fools and blind: for whether is greater- the gift, or the altar that sanctifieth the gift? Matt- xxiii, 17, 19. II. To esteem or reverence as holy or sacred. When applied to God as infinitely separated from all sin and wrong, and infinitely superior to all created beings. After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Matt- vi, 9. But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear. 1 Peter iii, 15. III. To purify, cleanse from pollution, whether ceremonially, as under the Levitical dispensation, or personally and truly by the offering of the body of Christ. . For if the blood of bulls and goats, and the ashes of a heifer sprinkling the unclean, sanctifieth to the purifying of the flesh; how much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without spot to God, pnrge your conscience from dead works to serve the living God f Heb. ix, 13, 14. By the which will we are sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once...