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Christian Love: As Manifested in the Heart and Life

This book delves into the essence of Christian love, analyzing its profound impact on the hearts and lives of believers. It explores the theoretical aspects alongside practical applications, offering insights into how love is manifested in various contexts. more

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Jonathan Edwards
Jonathan Edwards

Jonathan Edwards, born on October 5, 1703, and died on March 22, 1758, was a prominent American preacher. He is known for his profound theological thoughts and unique preaching style, which had a profound impact on the religious reform in North America. more

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“There is, therefore, no difficulty in answering such questions as these. What cause was there why the Universe was placed in such a part of Space? and, Why was the Universe created at such a Time? for, if there be no Space beyond the Universe, it was impossible that it should be created in another place; and if there was no Time before, it was impossible it should be created at another time.”

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Book:The Philosophy of Jonathan Edwards: From His Private Notebook
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“Almost all men, and those that seem to be very miserable, love life, because they cannot bear to lose sight of such a beautiful and lovely world. The ideas, that every moment whilst we live have a beauty that we take not distinct notice of, brings a pleasure that, when we come to the trial, we had rather live in much pain and misery than lose.”

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“Remember that pride is the worst viper that is in the heart, the greatest disturber of the soul's peace and sweet communion with Christ; it was the first sin that ever was, and lies lowest in the foundation of Satan's whole building, and is the most difficultly rooted out, and is the most hidden, secret and deceitful of all lusts, and often creeps in, insensibly, into the midst of religion and sometimes under the disguise of humility.”

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Book:The Works of Jonathan Edwards: Letters and personal writings
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