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title: 'The Divine Purpose: Displayed in the Works of Providence and Grace; In a Series of Twenty Letters'
type: pdf
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authors:
- 'John Matthews'
date: 1827-01-01
collection: 'Archives'
subcollection: '19th century'
topics:
- 'Ecclesiology (General)'
- 'Church History'
scriptures:
- 'Ephesians 6'
- 'Philippians 1'
- '1 Corinthians 13'
url: https://confessional.org/archives/19th-century/matthews-1827-the-divine-purpose-displayed-in-the-works-of-providence-and-grace-in-a-series-of-twenty-letters
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# The Divine Purpose: Displayed in the Works of Providence and Grace; In a Series of Twenty Letters

Warns against party spirit and sectarian jealousy in the church, urging humble inquiry, charity, and steadfast attachment to biblical truth which shapes Christian character.

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