Power of the Gospel Transforming Persecutors in Early Christianity
The Christian Spectator recounts conversions showing gospel power over enemies of faith. It cites Paul’s dramatic turn from persecutor to preacher after a divine encounter, and adds Martin Madan’s change after hearing Wesley. Both illustrate faith’s reach across education and class to reform elder opponents.
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Church of Christ
St. Paul
Gamaliel
Stephen
Sodake
Weeleath
Bamnock
Priddna
Finmmielfruids
Jevish Seuibtitein
Sid Wall
Damascus
Jerusalem
Christ
God
Martin Madan
West India Islands
Johm Wesley
Criticisms on Name Jehovah and Pulpit Humility
A letter to the editor argues for modest preaching over pedantic language studies in theology. It cites Mr Davies on the sacred etymology of Jehovah and warns against preachers who seek scholarly display. The piece favors simple gospel delivery and warns that a learned pose harms congregations.
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Weekly Register
Davies
New Jersey
Rom
House of God
Sacréd
Fragmentary 15th Century Letter Fragments From Northampton
The readable portion shows a dated note from Northampton around May 79,1499, praising plain Gospel and critiquing conduct criticized by serious railers. It mentions being a friend to the Gospel and hints at disputation between learned and unlearned audiences.
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Northampton
N.B
Remark on Pope Power in Venice from Bedell Letter
A fragment from Bishop Bedell to Rev. Mr. Wadsworth recounts two Venice events during Bedell's residence. The author invites readers to compare the Pope's power then with its status in modern times, noting ecclesiastical influence during that era.
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Bishop Bedell
Wadsworth
Bedell
Henry Wotton
Venice
Great Britain
Wadworth
The Pope and Antichrist Display in Venice Frieze
A 1668 Venetian incident describes a controversial print from Rome by Thomas Maria Carafa showing a tower of theses with a papal altar and a statue of the Pope. The depiction, linked to Paul V, included allegorical maps of Europe Africa Asia and America and the Beast number, provoking public astonishment and papal anger.
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Briar
Thomas Maria Carafa
Naples
Rome
Paul V
Venice
Europe
Africa
Asia
Haish Hx
Africans
America
Pauls
Paulo V
Battin
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the Christian Spectator
Nomier XVII
Wesley
Mr. Madan
J. W
Zam
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