FROM THE REV. ALBERT BARNES, IN NAT. PREACHER. REVIVALS OF RELIGION IN CITIES AND LARGE TOWNS. The Theory of Revivals. Isa. 45: 8. Drop down, ye heavens, from above, and let the skies pour down righteousness: let the earth open, and let them bring forth salvation, and let righteousness spring up together. Vindication of Revivals and their Influence on this Country. Isa. 45: 8. The Influence of Revivals in Cities and Large Towns. Luke 24: 47. And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, BEGINNING AT JE RUSALEM. The Desirableness of Revivals. Hab. 3:2. O LORD, revive thy work in the midst of the years, in the midst of the years make known; in wrath remember mercy. The Hinderances to Revivals in Cities and Large Towns. Luke 19: 41, 42. And when he was come near he beheld the city and wept over it, saying, If thou hadst known, even thou, at least in this thy day, the things which belong to thy peace. Mat. 23: 37. O Jerusalem! Jerusalem! thou that killest the prophets, and stonest them which are sent unto thee, how often would I have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, and ye would not. The Duties of Christians in Regard to Revivals there. Acts 17: 16. Now while Paul waited for them at Athens, his spirit was stirred within him when he saw the city wholly given to idolatry. Atheistical Objections and Schemes of Christianity The Unity of God Ps. 14: 1. Ps. 14: 1. 1 Cor. 8: 4. THE ATTRIBUTES OF GOD. Eternity and Immutability Omnipresence and Omniscience. Benevolence as proved by the works of Benevolence as Exhibited by Revelation Justice Truth Ps. 102: 24,127. 1 John 4: 8. 1 John 4: 8. Deut. 32: 4. Mercy Wisdom THE DECREES OF GOD THE SOVEREIGNTY OF GOD THE WORKS OF GOD. Of Creation. Air-Starry and Supreme Heavens Employments Fallen Angels Jer. 10: 23. Gen. 1: 1. Man-his Body-Soul Soul not a chain of Ideas and Exer The Probation of Man Temptation and Fall Its Universality; proved from Reve- From Man's Rejection of the Word of Degree of Man's Depravity Its Derivation from Adam Man cannot be Justified by Law Gen. 1: 26, 27. Gen. 2: 7. 1 Cor. 10: 31. Gen. 2: 15-17. Gen. 3: 1-6. Gen. 3: 14-19. Rom. 5: 12. Jer. 8: 9. Eccl. 8: 2. Rom. 5: 20. Rom. 3: 20. DOCTRINES PECULIAR TO THE MEDIATORIAL SYSTEM. THE CHARACTER OF JESUS CHRIST THE MEDIATOR. He is the True and Perfect God. the Worship of God Rom. 8: 3, 4. The Deity of Christ the only Ground of Consistency in the Scheme of Redemption The Jews otherwise not chargeable with Guilt in his Death Nor can the Prophets and Apostles be vindicated from the Sin of leading men into Idolatry. Objections answered Objections to the Doctrines of Unitarians 1 Cor. 3: 20. Objections to their Manner of conducting the Controversy 1 Cor. 3: 20. Rom. 8: 3. Isa. 53: 10. Jesus Christ is also Man The Covenant under which Christ acted; that of Redemption The Consequences of his Preaching His Preaching by his Apostles. The Fact that they preached the Gospel of The Necessity of their preaching it The things which they preached The Consequences of their Preaching CHRIST'S PRIESTLY OFFICE. Origin, Office and Character of a Priest John 7: 46. Mark 16: 15, 16, 20. Mark 16: 15, 16, 20. } Ps. 110: 4. His Character as a Priest. His Holiness. In his Piety In his performance of the duties. Heb. 7: 26. Heb. 7: 26. His ATONEMENT-its Nature, Necessity and Reality Heb. 7: 26. 1 John 2: 5. Rom. 3: 24-26. |