...is often produced as a decided testimony in the same cause. He says, II Epis. ii 15. (v. 14, Douay) "Therefore, Brethren, stand fast, and hold " the traditions which ye have been taught, whether " by word, or our Epistle."* Now, my Protestant hearers, suppose that this text were quoted...

...whom GOD will send strong delusion, " that they may believe a lie." And then he proceeds, " Wherefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold " the traditions which ye have been taught, whether " by word or our epistle." Is not this equivalent to saying, that whoever is studious of novelty...

...stranger. v. 5. — Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you. Math. 28: 20.— Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word; or our epistle. 2 Thes. 2: 15. — Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much...

...shall be they of his own household 25 SERMON III. ON THE AUTHORITY OF THE CHURCH. 2 TBESS. ii. 15. Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle.. . 61 SERMON IV. TRADITION. JBRKMIAH vi. ]&. PAGE Thus saith the Lord,...

...coming." (ver. 8). Roman Catholics are fond of exalting tradition, and will sometimes quote the text: "Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word or our epistle." But no text could be more unfortunate. For the tradition by word,...

...sanctification of the Holy Ghost, and your firm faith in the truth of God revealed unto you. II. 15. Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle. And hold fast all that wholesome doctrine of the Gospel, which I have...

...carefully to observe: particularly in that famous place, 2 Thess. ii. 15, where we find this exhortation, Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle. Behold, say they, here are things not written, but delivered by word...

...of me ; and mark them which walk so, as ye have us for an ensample." To the Thessalonians he says, " Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught whether by word or our epistle." " Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ,...

...acknowledge that the things that I write unto you are the commandments of the Lord," 1 Cor. xv, 37. " Therefore, brethren, stand fast,- and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word or our epistle," 2 Thess. ii, ] 5. " And if any man obey not our word by this epistle,...

...Teaching them to 'observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you. Math. 28: 20.— Tlrerefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle. 2 Thes. 2: 15. — Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much...