In conclusion, we will just sum up the arguments in these chapters. We have shown that there are strong reasons for thinking that the account of the _Creation_ was Divinely revealed; that the _origin_ of the Jewish religion was confirmed by miracles; and that its _history_ was confirmed both by miracles and prophecies. And it should be noticed, each of these arguments is independent of the others. So the evidence is all cumulative and far more than sufficient to outweigh the improbability of the religion, due to its apparent _partiality_, which is the most important argument on the opposite side. Moreover, we know so little as to why man was created, or what future, God intended for him, that it is not easy to say whether the religion is really so improbable after all. On the other hand, the evidence in its favour is plain, direct, and unmistakable. And we therefore decide that the _Jewish Religion is probably true_. PART III. _THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION_. CHAP. XIII. THAT THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION IS CREDIBLE. " XIV. THAT THE FOUR GOSPELS ARE GENUINE FROM EXTERNAL TESTIMONY. " XV. THAT THE GOSPELS ARE GENUINE FROM INTERNAL EVIDENCE. " XVI. THAT THE GOSPELS ARE GENUINE FROM THE EVIDENCE OF THE ACTS. " XVII. THAT THE RESURRECTION OF CHRIST IS PROBABLY TRUE. " XVIII. THAT THE FAILURE OF OTHER EXPLANATIONS INCREASES THIS PROBABILITY. " XIX. THAT THE OTHER NEW TESTAMENT MIRACLES ARE PROBABLY TRUE. " XX. THAT THE JEWISH PROPHECIES CONFIRM THE TRUTH OF CHRISTIANITY. " XXI. THAT THE CHARACTER OF CHRIST CONFIRMS THE TRUTH OF CHRISTIANITY. " XXII. THAT THE HISTORY OF CHRISTIANITY CONFIRMS ITS TRUTH. " XXIII. THAT ON THE WHOLE THE OTHER EVIDENCE SUPPORTS THIS CONCLUSION. " XXIV. THAT THE THREE CREEDS ARE DEDUCIBLE FROM THE NEW TESTAMENT. " XXV. THAT THE TRUTH OF THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION IS EXTREMELY PROBABLE. CHAPTER XIII. THAT THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION IS CREDIBLE. By the Christian Religion is meant the Three Creeds, its four great doctrines. (_A._) THE TRINITY. (1.) Its meaning; Three Persons in One Nature. (2.) Its credibility; this must be admitted. (3.) Its probability more likely than simple Theism. (_B._) THE INCARNATION. (1.) Its difficulties; not insuperable. (2.) Its motive; God, it is said, loves man, and wishes man to love Him, not improbable for several reasons. (3.) Its historical position. (_C._) THE ATONEMENT. The common objections do not apply because of the _willingness_ of the Victim. (1.) As to the Victim; it does away with the injustice. (2.) As to the Judge; it appeals to His mercy not justice. (3.) As to the sinner; it has no bad influence. (_D._) THE RESURRECTION.