we had been ambitious to acquire literary tame, this work would never have been published. Our chief aim has been usefulness. How far we have succeeded in accomplishing our object, the public must judge. We have endeavored to speak forth the words of truth and soberness, and to communicate our ideas in the plain, unvarnished language of truth. Whatever other faults may be found in this book, we think no man will say that the ideas and sentiments of the writers are not clearly expressed in it. To those whc wish to compose sermons on the subjects treated upon here, this work will be convenient; as all the scriptures, and facts, and arguments, &c., will be before them at one view. This will save them a vast amount of time and labor, which would otherwise have to be spent in hunting up proofs, facts, authorities, &c. To those who are engaged in public discussion, either oral or written, it will be invaluable for the same reasons. And to the general reader, especially those who have but little time, and perhaps as little inclination, to investigate these subjects as thoroughly as the importance of them demands, it may perhaps communicate some valuable, important, and useful instruction. If it shall accomplish the above objects, and be instrumental in promoting the great cause of truth and righteousness, we shall be satisfied. The question with us has not been, what did our ancestors believe? but what is truth? The present is the age of controversy; and the motto of the people is, "Give us facts." For the opinions herein expressed we hold ourselves responsible to the public; and we ask for them a candid consideration. If any man feels disposed to controvert them, he must invalidate the facts and arguments upon which our opinions are based. If we hold any opinions which are erroneous, we shall feel under peculiar obligations to the man who will point them out and prove them to be false. We hold ourselves in readiness to examine whatever may be said in opposition to our views, and will either acknowledge ourselves mistaken, or stand up in their defence. Section I. All the passages in the Old Testament in which the original word Sheol occurs, and is rendered Hell in the common English Section II. All the passages in the Old Testament where the Hebrew word Sheol occurs, and is rendered Grave in the common English Section III. All the passages in the Old Testament wherein the All the passages in the New Testament where the Greek word Hades occurs, and is rendered Hell and Grave in the common Section V. All the passages in the New Testament wherein the word Gehenna occurs, in all of which it is rendered Hell in the common - Section VI.-The only passage in the Bible wherein allusion is made to Tartarus, rendered Hell in the common English version. . Section VII. Statement of facts, showing that the Scripture writers did not use the words Sheol, Hades, Tartarus, and Gehenna, to signify a - Chapter II. Bible Doctrine concerning the Devil. Section I. All the passages in the Old Testament where the original word Shaitan or Satan occurs, in whatever way rendered in the com- Section II. All the passages in the Old Testament where the word Section III. -All the passages in the New Testament where the word Section IV. All the passages in the Bible in which the terms Satan and Section V. All the passages in the New Testament where the Greek word Diabolos occurs, in whatever way rendered in the common Bection VI.Statement of facts, showing that the terms Shaitan, Satan, Chapter III.-Bible Doctrine concerning Demons. Section III. - Remarks and observations on Demons, and facts stated, showing that the Demons mentioned in the New Testament were not Chapter V.-On the Scripture usage and meaning of the words Eternity, End- less, Eternal, Everlasting, Never, Forever, and Forever and Ever. Section I.Facts stated in relation to the Scripture usage of these Section IV.-Statement of facts, showing that the fact of the application of these words to punishment is no proof of the doctrine of endless Section I. Those passages of Scripture which show the manner of, the Section II. Passages from the New Testament which speak of judg- On the Greek terms Krino, Krisis, Krima, their different forms, &c., rendered judge, judgment, condemned, condemnation, damned, damnation, &c., in the New Testament. Section IV.-Statement of facts in relation to the Bible doctrine of judgment, and an examination of those passages of Scripture which by some are supposed to teach the doctrine of a future general judg- Chapter VIII. - On the Scripture usage of the phrases That Day, Last Day, Last Days, Last Time, Last Times, Great Day, Day of Wrath, Day of - . 221 223 - On the Scripture usage and meaning of the phrase End of Section I. All the passages in the Bible, wherein this phrase occurs.. - |
