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early transcriber , instead of that wVich is translated into our language by " he who . * ' * Aud this corruption of the text might very easily occur , for it only requires a dot of the pen or a slight horizontal stroke to be inserted in the
former letter of the Greek word answering to he who , " ( and which may be represented by the two characters in the English alphabet , O and C , ) to convert it into the form in which the term equivalent to < c God" is found in the ancient manuscript . If , then , we restore what was , in all probability , the true reading
of the text , this clause will stand thus iC He who was manifested in the flesh , was justified by the Spirit / ' &c . &c , and the apostle ' s declaration will properly refer to Jesus Christ . The principal thing therefore to be determined is , how Christ was manifested in the flesh , and how this may be called a great mvstery
In the New Testament to be manifested expresses the same idea as to be made known as a public teacher or messenger t and the word " fleshy" among other meauings , frequently stands for man considered as a mortal , weak and perisl * - ing being * The Messiah was , therefore * , " manifested in the fleshy" being
exhibited in the person of Jesus , " who appeared , and was a mortal man . " This seems to have been the great stumblingblock in the way both of Jews and Gentiles . The latter would not acknowledge a , crucified leader , and the former would not own , as the Messiah , one who had appeared in such lowly circumstances .
There was to them a mystery in all this ; there , was a secret purpose designed by Go > d * in the whole train of circumstances and eyeivts illustrative of the humiliation , infirmity ami mortality of our Lord ; for these were all preparatory to his exaltation , aud the development of this mystery was exhibited in his resurrection
and ascension , and in his being made the great instrument of communicating gifts to his church . He ic was justified by the spirit , " far the testimony of God to his character and doctrine was displayed in the spiritual gifts and privileges which were given to his followers . He " was seen of angels " or by the
messengers of the Gospel ; the persons who were appointed to preach him to the world , had been the eye-ivitnesses of the facts on which his authority and doctrine were to be established ; and what they had seen and heard they failed not to
declare . _ An eloquent and lumiuous review of the progress and effects of the Gospel in the world , as the consequences ofrtheh ? latwHWS , illustrated the closing obsecrations of Paul in this passage . The preacher Concluded with an exhortation to his fellow-Christians , to cultivate pious
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gratitude towards God for the blessings which lie has bestowed on them , by means of the Gospel , and to exercise fervent and persevering zeal in disseminating its divine doctrines and hopes among mankind .
The interesting discourse , of which the above is a feeble and imperfect outline , will shortly be laid before the public through the medium of the press At the close of the religious services Thomas Foster , Esq ., was invited to the chair , when the usual business of the Society was transacted . In the afternoon the subscribers ¦ and friends of the
Society , to the number of forty-five , dined together at the Bell Inn , when the same gentleman presided ; and by the proposing of sentiments connected With the interests of truth and the advancement of human happiness , called forth appropriate addresses from various speakers . The spirit of Christian brotherhood and the desire of mutual edification prevailed in the assembly .
In the evening a large and attentive congregation again assembled for public worship and instruction , when the Rev . John Kentish , of Birmingham , prayed , and the Rev . J . R . Wreford , of Birmingham , preached in defence of the strict Unity and Supremacy of Jehovah , from Isaiah xliL 8 : " I am Jehovah , that is
my name , and any glory will I not give to another . " The preacher ' s observa * tions were clear and forcible in support of the distinguishing principles of Uni * tarian Christians , and well calculated to promote love to God , reverence for Jesus Christ , and good will towards all mankind . H . H .
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Sussex Unitarian Association . The Sussex Unitarian Association held its Seventh Anniversary at Lewes , on the 9 th instant . The Rev . B . Mardon , of Maidstone , preached to a respectable audience from llev . v . 12 , " IVorlhy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power and riches -and wisdom and strength and honour and glory and blessing . " The
object of the preacher was to assert and vindicate the honour which the Scriptures ascribe to Christ , and at the same time to remove from the minds of his hearers the apprehension , that while they maintained the grand principles of the undivided unity of God ., arid the pure humanity of Christ , ther ' e could be" any danger of their thinking too highly of the character and office of the Sob of God ,
or of the magnitude of the consequences resulting- from his ntfnitftfy-ami mediation . Throughout ? tlH ^ discourse the preach el' praetfcsed the precepts tlrat he gave : the glory and die digftity of the
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500 Intelligence *—Sus&ea ? Unitarian Association .
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Monthly Repository (1806-1838) and Unitarian Chronicle (1832-1833), Aug. 2, 1826, page 500, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse.ac.uk/periodicals/mruc/issues/vm2-ncseproduct2551/page/56/
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