
MISSREAD PASSAGE of SCRIPTURE.
PREFACE.
I. THE KINGDOM OF CHRIST.
II. THE DUES OF CÆSAR AND OF CHRIST.
III. “UNTO THIS LAST.”
IV. LAW AND LIFE.
V. THE LOST BIRTHRIGHT.
VI. NO PLACE OF REPENTANCE.
VII. THE CURSE OF THE GROUND.
VIII. THE EASILY BESETTING SIN.
The volume presents a series of thoughtful sermons that peel back the layers of familiar biblical verses, revealing how tradition and rivalry among theological schools have reshaped their meanings over centuries. With a clear, measured voice, the author guides listeners through the historical tug‑of‑war surrounding passages such as “My kingdom is not of this world,” showing why those words have sparked both hope and mischief in church history. By focusing on the most commonly misunderstood texts, the work invites a fresh, earnest search for the original intent behind the scriptures rather than the comfortable dogmas that often replace them.
Listeners will hear the author’s modest yet confident stance: he does not aim to rewrite translations, but to expose the subtle ways bias can turn a simple phrase into a doctrinal battleground. The tone remains scholarly without sacrificing accessibility, making each sermon feel like a quiet conversation in a study. As the series unfolds, the hope is that curiosity replaces certainty, encouraging each ear to explore the “Word of Eternal Life” on its own terms.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (262K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by David Edwards and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.)
Release date
2010-08-23
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1820–1884
A leading 19th-century British Congregational minister, he was known for sermons and religious writing that aimed to connect faith with thoughtful, practical life. His career took him from Derby to London, where he served prominent chapels and published widely.
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