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OBJECTIONS CONSIDERED.
The Use of Scripture Passages.
It is objected that we have no right thus to bring to
gether these passages from different parts of the Word.
We answer why not ? 1 Are they not all inspired ? 1 13 Are
they not all the product of one mind? See how plainly we
are taught that they are all the utterances of the Holy
14 And it is clear that they all relate to the same
Spirit.
subject, viz. : the resurrection.
Paul uses quotations in the same manner in Rom. 3 to
prove that all have sinned, and again in Rom. 10 to prove
the righteousness which is of faith, and in Heb. 11 to
show the fruits of faith. We must certainly acknowledge
the propriety of following Ms example.
Indeed, the same method of aggregating proof texts is
used and relied upon to show the divinity of Christ and
every evangelical doctrine.
Only Souls Mentioned.
It is objected that only the souls are mentioned in Rev.
20 and therefore it cannot be a literal resurrection, but i&
only the regeneration, or spiritual resurrection and present
life of believers in Christ.
(13) 2 Tim. 3:16. All Scrip- things to your remembrance,
ture is given by inspiration of whatsoever I have said unto you.
God, and is profitable lor doc- John 16 :13 Howbeit when
trine, for reproof, for correction,
he> tne gpirit of truth> is com6(
for instruction in righteousness. he will guide you into all truth .
2 Tim. 3:16 (R. V.). Every for he shall not speak of him .
scripture inspired of God is also se]f . but whatsoever he shall
profitable for teaching, for re- hear> that shall he gpeak . and
proof, for correction, for instruc- he win shew you things to come
tion which is in righteousness:
17. That the man of God may * Cor. 2 :10. But God hath
be complete, furnished com- revealed them unto us by his
Spirit searcheth
for the
pTetely unto every good work. Spirit:
all things, yea, the deep things
Or, Every scripture is inspired
' oa<
of God and profitable.
(14) John 14:26. But the 2 Pet. 1:21. For the proph-
Comforter, which is the Holy ecy came not in old time by the
Ghost, whom the Father will will of man : but holy men of
send in my name, he shall teach God spake as they were moved
you all things, and bring all by the Holy Ghost.