Macbeth and the Bible
Argues theological study must nurture students' spiritual life and Christian virtues. Analyzes Macbeth biblically as a drama of temptation, sin, and demonic agency.
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Macbeth and the Bible
The Way of Salvation: A Sermon Delivered at Morris-Town, New Jersey, February 8, 1829
Albert Barnes explains the Christian way of salvation: God's sovereign mercy, not human works, saves by the washing of regeneration and the Holy Spirit. Sinners must wholly surrender in faith.
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The Way of Salvation: A Sermon Delivered at Morris-Town, New Jersey, February 8, 1829
Albert Barnes' 1829 sermon 'The Way of Salvation' outlines the gospel: human depravity, God's sovereign grace, regeneration, and justification by Christ. And Barnes' defenses.
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A Discourse on the Sovereignty of God, Delivered at Morris-Town, June 21, 1829
Albert Barnes defends God's sovereign rule over heaven and earth. He argues divine providence governs all events, comforting believers and humbling the proud.
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Questions on the Historical Books of the New Testament, Designed for Bible Classes and Sunday Schools
Question-and-answer guide (1831) by Albert Barnes for Bible classes and Sunday Schools. Follows Gospel order and harmonizes parallel passages to teach Matthew and New Testament history.
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Development of the Christian Character
Argues that true Christian conversion effects a radical, visible change in life; the gospel develops and reveals Christian principles, and life's trials test and display faith.
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Reasons Why the Christian Character Should Be Developed
Sermon urging Christians to make their faith visible: good works must be manifested to glorify God, influence others toward salvation, and show the transforming power of grace.
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The Works of Lord Bacon
Contains essays urging a joyful, revival-driven piety and a study of Lord Bacon’s life and inductive philosophy and its influence on science and theology.
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American Enterprise: Or, Christianity Adapted to the Active Powers of American Youth: A Discourse
Albert Barnes' 1832 discourse urging American youth to embrace Christianity and direct their talents for civic and religious good, highlighting equality and national opportunity.
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Introductory Essay to Joseph Butler, The Analogy of Religion, Natural and Revealed
Introductory essay to Butler's Analogy arguing that the analogy between nature and revelation robustly defends Christianity; Barnes praises Butler's enduring authority and method.
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The Rule of Christianity, in Regard to Conformity to the World: A Sermon
Albert Barnes' sermon on Romans 12:2 explains 'Be not conformed to this world,' defining its scope, heart-level aim, and principles for applying Christian separation in daily life.
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Prayers for the Use of Families, Chiefly Selected from Various Authors; With a Preliminary Essay; Together With a Selection of Hymns
Albert Barnes' 1833 selection of prayers and hymns urging family prayer and worship. Argues family devotion cultivates virtue, protects children, and perpetuates religion.
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January 3, 1834 Letter to Amos Augustus Phelps
Text is garbled and unintelligible; contains no coherent content, themes, or scriptures to summarize.
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The Immorality of the Traffic in Ardent Spirits: A Discourse, Delivered … April 13, 1834
Albert Barnes argues that manufacturing and vending of ardent spirits is morally wrong, causing poverty, crime, disease and death. He urges temperance and public action to abolish the trade.
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Notes, Explanatory and Practical, on the Epistle to the Romans
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Notes, Explanatory and Practical, on the Epistle to the Romans
Preface and introduction to Albert Barnes' Notes on Romans (1848). A concise, accessible commentary for Bible-classes and Sunday-schools, discussing authorship, date, audience, and purpose.
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Questions on the Epistle to the Romans, Designed for Bible Classes and Sunday Schools
Albert Barnes' question-based study guide for teaching the Epistle to the Romans in Bible classes and Sunday-schools; includes prefatory notes and detailed questions on Romans ch.1.
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Notes, Explanatory and Practical, on Acts of the Apostles
Barnes' introduction to Acts: Luke's authorship (c. AD 63); Acts presented as the Holy Spirit–driven history of the early church, its organization, preaching, and revivals.
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