Evolution of Christianity: Or Origin, Nature, and Development of the Religion of the Bible

Excerpt from Evolution of Christianity: Or Origin, Nature, and Development of the Religion of the Bible

Believers in Christianity usually appeal to the Bible as the source of authority for their religion. Such appeal is all that is essential wherever the divine Authorship of the Bible is recognized. In the present work, however, I have dealt with the subject of revealed religion from the standpoint of mans moral and mental necessities, showing his need of divine illumination, and arriving at the conclusion that Christianity is the only religion adapted to his requirements and must therefore be the true religion and the only successful religion for the moral elevation and redemption of mankind. Contrasted with all other forms of religion, Christianity, because of its beautiful nature and marvelous success, is in a class by itself, thus clearly demonstrating the fact that it proceeded from a source higher than human.

I have endeavored to show that there has, from the earliest period, been a constant unfolding and developing of the religion of the Bible in accordance with a prearranged plan. That such a revelation from God to man was essential was made clear by a consideration of the natural constitution of man himself.

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