Resurrection of Christ Proved as Pillar of Faith
The article argues the Resurrection is the essential foundation of Christian belief. It cites guards at the tomb, the angel role, and encounters with Jesus as proof. It stresses the Apostles’ honesty, their willingness to suffer, and the rapid spread of Christianity within decades after the crucifixion. Blackburn, April 20, 1799.
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Jesus Christ
St. Pauli
Christ
Evangelical Truth
Pilate
Jerusalem
Gariur
Fahry
Chris
Proota
Romim
Blackburn
Truth and examination in belief of sacred writings
An editor argues that belief must be tested by examination not blind faith. Critiques reliance on education or rumor, calls for proving all things, and asserts revelation endures critical scrutiny. The writer stresses that true faith stands up to inquiry and rests on the accumulated evidence of the sacred records.
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Turkey
Mahomet
India
Bramah
Persia
Fire
Bramins
Guebres
Hell
Evidence for Divine Revelation Across Languages and Times
A Macclesfield letter debates the truth of Revelation, arguing that diversities in manuscripts, languages, and ancient traditions support its authenticity. It contends that external proofs endure despite translator faults and copier errors, while inward evidence may fail to persuade infidels. The writer urges patient, candor-filled examination.
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God
Swanpes
Frank
Deifm
Missionary Work and Scriptural Duty Across Nations
A letter argues against anti missionary views, citing Matthew 28 19 20 and Christ s enduring presence to support global teaching. It praises European missionaries for inspiring faithful conduct among West Indian Africans and notes a Kingston Jamaica incident in 1792 as a compelling example.
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Gould
Church of Christ
West India
West Indies
Kingston
Jamaica
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