...acknowledged that this great principle is most distinctly indicated and expressed. ' To prove all thmgs,' ' to be able to give a reason of the hope that is in us,' to ' search the Scriptures,' and a multitude of other like precepts, offer an undeniable support...

...acknowledged that this great principle is most distinctly indicated and expressed. ' To prove all things,' ' to be able to give a reason of the hope that is in us,' to ' search the Scriptures,' and a multitude of other like precepts, offer an undeniable support...

...mind, not only to know the truths, but to know the grounds on which they are believed to be true, — to be able to give "a reason of the hope that is in you." "When the great elements of the Christian faith are thus studied, in a manner adapted to their...

...conduct of their guides, thereby regarding more their ease than safety, they would not only be the better able to give a reason of the hope that is in them, but they would shew more warmth in their devotion, more charity in their religion, and more piety in...

...has therefore fortified his revelation by every sort of moral proof; so that his servants may always be able to give a reason of the hope that is in them ; that every attack upon their faith and hope may be successfully repelled, and unbelievers left without...

...subjects discussed in this work, but gladly recommend it to the attentive perusal of every one who wishes to be able to ' give a reason of the hope that is in him.' We had however, marked several passages for quotation ; but being so much pleased with the...

...enough. We need evidence, argument, light. It is the glory of Protestantism, to court investigation, and to be able to give a reason of the hope that is in it, with earnest humility and faith. All blind tradition is at war with its inmost nature and life....

...system of Christian doctrine, is presumed to have examined carefully the grounds of his failli, and to be able to give a reason of the hope that is in him. He who prizes his religion as he ought — who regards it as of inestimable value both to his...

...in a sinner's salvation. It is indeed a necessary part of the qualification of a Medical Missionary to be able to give a reason of the hope that is in him — to be able to meet the objections of the infidel. It may not have been the lot of all here...

...believe in, each because they have been brought up in it, without seeking for any other reason." § 6. The Apostle's direction, therefore, you may be sure,...and their comfort, and safety in this world, must have had some strong evidence to convince them that it was true. It is not merely from the Christian...