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100 1 _aMaclaren, Alexander,
_d1826-1910
245 1 0 _aExpositions of Holy Scripture :
_bEphesians; Epistles of St. Peter and St. John
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2008-02-23
508 _aE-text prepared by Charles Franks, Colin Bell, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"Expositions of Holy Scripture" by Alexander Maclaren is a theological commentary likely written in the late 19th century, focusing on interpretations of New Testament texts, particularly from the letters of Paul. The work aims to provide deep insights into Christian doctrine, elucidating important concepts such as holiness, faith, and spiritual blessings as they relate to the believer's life. The opening of this exposition begins with a discussion of the Apostle Paul's address to the church in Ephesus, emphasizing the idea that all true believers are considered "saints" and "faithful." Maclaren asserts that the term 'saint' is not relegated to the morally upright or exceptional individuals; instead, it includes all Christians who are dedicated to God's service. He further explains the necessity of faith in Jesus Christ as the foundation for holiness and illustrates that a believer's identity transcends their earthly circumstances, pointing to a distinguished calling in Christ even amidst a world filled with moral and social challenges. Through eloquent biblical interpretations, Maclaren sets the stage for a deeper understanding of the Christian faith and its implications for righteous living. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aBible. Peter -- Commentaries
653 _aBible. Epistle of John, 1st -- Commentaries
653 _aBible. Ephesians -- Commentaries
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24674
999 _c65675
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