02095cam a22003013u 4500 40515 UtSlPG 20260610133927.0 m cr n 260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 BR Mackintosh, Charles Henry, 1820-1896 Elijah the Tishbite. Miscellaneous Writings of C. H. Mackintosh, vol. V Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2012 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2012-08-16 Produced by Júlio Reis, Moisés S. Gomes, Julia Neufeld and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Elijah the Tishbite" by C. H. Mackintosh is a collection of writings exploring biblical themes, specifically focusing on the life and significance of the prophet Elijah and related spiritual concepts, crafted in the late 19th century. The work delves into the principles of divine grace, repentance, and the importance of aligning oneself with God's will, as seen through historical and theological lenses. At the start of the text, the author introduces a profound principle relating to God's interaction with humanity – the idea that the "fulness of God waits on an empty vessel." This sets the tone for the exploration of biblical narratives, particularly those in 1 Samuel, where Israel's failure to humble themselves leads to their defeat in battle against the Philistines. The opening segments emphasize the importance of acknowledging one's spiritual emptiness in order to receive God's grace and assistance, contrasting moments of humility and the recognition of divine sovereignty with the dangers of self-reliance and moral failure. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Theology https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40515 81354 81354