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== Charles Buck Theological Dictionary <ref name="term_20434" /> == | == Charles Buck Theological Dictionary <ref name="term_20434" /> == | ||
<p> A submission without discontent to the will of God. The obligations to this duty arise from, </p> <p> 1. The perfections of God, Deuteronomy 32:4 . </p> <p> 2. The purposes of God, Ephesians 1:11 . </p> <p> 3. The commands of God, Hebrews 12:9 . </p> <p> 4. The promises of God, 1 Peter 5:7 . </p> <p> 5. Our own interest, Hosea 2:14-15 . </p> <p> 6. The prospect of eternal felicity, Hebrews 4:9 . </p> <p> See articles | <p> A submission without discontent to the will of God. The obligations to this duty arise from, </p> <p> 1. The perfections of God, Deuteronomy 32:4 . </p> <p> 2. The purposes of God, Ephesians 1:11 . </p> <p> 3. The commands of God, Hebrews 12:9 . </p> <p> 4. The promises of God, 1 Peter 5:7 . </p> <p> 5. Our own interest, Hosea 2:14-15 . </p> <p> 6. The prospect of eternal felicity, Hebrews 4:9 . </p> <p> See articles [[Affliction, Despair]] and PATIENCE; Worthington on Resignation; Brook's Mute Christian; Grosvenor's Mourner; and the books under [[Affliction]] </p> | ||
== Webster's Dictionary <ref name="term_167185" /> == | == Webster's Dictionary <ref name="term_167185" /> == | ||
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== Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature <ref name="term_57729" /> == | == Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature <ref name="term_57729" /> == | ||
<p> a patient, unresisting submission to the will of God, acknowledging both his power and right to afflict. The obligations to this duty arise from: 1. The perfections of God ( Deuteronomy 32:4). 2. The purpose of God ( Ephesians 1:11). 3. The commands of God ( Hebrews 12:9). 4. The promises of God ( 1 Peter 5:7). 5. Our own interest ( Hosea 2:14-15). 6. The prospect of eternal felicity ( Hebrews 4:9). (See [[Patience]])'''.''' </p> | <p> a patient, unresisting submission to the will of God, acknowledging both his power and right to afflict. The obligations to this duty arise from: 1. The perfections of God ( Deuteronomy 32:4). 2. The purpose of God ( Ephesians 1:11). 3. The commands of God ( Hebrews 12:9). 4. The promises of God ( 1 Peter 5:7). 5. Our own interest ( Hosea 2:14-15). 6. The prospect of eternal felicity ( Hebrews 4:9). (See [[Patience]]) '''.''' </p> | ||
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Latest revision as of 16:50, 15 October 2021
Charles Buck Theological Dictionary [1]
A submission without discontent to the will of God. The obligations to this duty arise from,
1. The perfections of God, Deuteronomy 32:4 .
2. The purposes of God, Ephesians 1:11 .
3. The commands of God, Hebrews 12:9 .
4. The promises of God, 1 Peter 5:7 .
5. Our own interest, Hosea 2:14-15 .
6. The prospect of eternal felicity, Hebrews 4:9 .
See articles Affliction, Despair and PATIENCE; Worthington on Resignation; Brook's Mute Christian; Grosvenor's Mourner; and the books under Affliction
Webster's Dictionary [2]
(1): ( n.) The state of being resigned or submissive; quiet or patient submission; unresisting acquiescence; as, resignation to the will and providence of God.
(2): ( n.) The act of resigning or giving up, as a claim, possession, office, or the like; surrender; as, the resignation of a crown or comission.
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature [3]
a patient, unresisting submission to the will of God, acknowledging both his power and right to afflict. The obligations to this duty arise from: 1. The perfections of God ( Deuteronomy 32:4). 2. The purpose of God ( Ephesians 1:11). 3. The commands of God ( Hebrews 12:9). 4. The promises of God ( 1 Peter 5:7). 5. Our own interest ( Hosea 2:14-15). 6. The prospect of eternal felicity ( Hebrews 4:9). (See Patience) .
