Tertullian A Treatise on the Soul " This was her vision, and for her witness there was God; and the apostle most assuredly foretold that there were to be "spiritual gifts" in the church.[58] Tertullian Against Marcion Book V the verity of the Lord's body and blood in opposition to Marcion's phanto... [ Continue Reading ]
Origen de Principiis Book I the declaration by Paul, that no one can call Jesus Lord, save by the Holy Spirit.[60] Origen de Principiis Book I In this manner, then, is the working of the power of God the Father and of the Son extended without distinction to every creature; but a share in the Holy... [ Continue Reading ]
Irenaeus Against Heresies Book II yet as to us "there are diversities of gifts, differences of administrations, and diversities of operations; "[243] Irenaeus Against Heresies Book IV But the apostle expounded this very passage, when he said, "Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spir... [ Continue Reading ]
Origen de Principiis Book I " And while pointing out the individual distinction of gifts, he refers the whole of them to the source of all things. in the words, "There are diversities of operations, but one God who worketh all in all."[89]... [ Continue Reading ]
Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book IV For to one is given the word of wisdom by the Spirit; to another the word of knowledge according to the same Spirit; to another faith through the same Spirit; to another the gifts of healing through the same Spirit; to another the working of miracles; to anoth... [ Continue Reading ]
Tertullian The Prescription Against Heretics that it is better for you to remain in ignorance, lest you should come to know what you ought not, because you have acquired the knowledge of what you ought to know.[154] Tertullian Against Marcion Book V " "To another prophecy, to another discerning of... [ Continue Reading ]
Epistle of Ignatius to the Philippians and also one Holy Spirit, who wrought[7] Epistle of Ignatius to the Philippians And it is manifest that all these gifts [possessed by believers] "worketh one and the self-same Spirit."[19] Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book V For were we to say that the a... [ Continue Reading ]
1 Clement Let us take our body for an example.[162] Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book I The divine apostle writes accordingly respecting us: "For now we see as through a glass; "[218] Tertullian Against Marcion Book V This, too, I may confidently say: he who has likened the unity of our body... [ Continue Reading ]
Epistle of Ignatius to the Philippians since "we have been called in one hope of our calling."[17] Clement of Alexandria The Instructor Book I And again he writes in another place: "For by one spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, whether bond or free, and we have all... [ Continue Reading ]
Archelaus Acts of the Disputation with the Heresiarch Manes But from this we are able to show that there is a unison of powers in these two substances, that is to say, in that of the body and in that of the soul; of which unison that greatest teacher in the Scriptures, Paul, speaks, when he tells u... [ Continue Reading ]
Tertullian On the Resurrection of the Flesh although not honourable, since "we bestow more abundant honour upon the less honourable members; "[64]... [ Continue Reading ]
Epistle of Polycarp to the Philippians but call them back as suffering and straying members, that ye may save your whole body. For by so acting ye shall edify yourselves.[67] Tertullian On Repentance to be anything other than yourself? Why flee from the partners of your own mischances, as from su... [ Continue Reading ]
Tertullian On Modesty " And, accordingly, why excuse it on the ground of pristine precedent? It did not bear the names of "body of Christ,"[75] Origen Commentary on John Book X on the foundation of the Apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus being the head corner-stone; and it is, therefore, called a... [ Continue Reading ]
Irenaeus Against Heresies Book III For all the other prophets preached the advent of the paternal Light, and desired to be worthy of seeing Him whom they preached; but John did both announce [the advent] beforehand, in a like manner as did the others, and actually saw Him when He came, and pointed... [ Continue Reading ]
The First Epistle of Clement Concerning Virginity And they hearken not to that which the Scripture has said: "Let not many be teachers among you, my brethren, and be not all of you prophets."[98]... [ Continue Reading ]
Tertullian Against Marcion Book V above all these gifts, He even taught the apostle that it was the chief commandment,[372] Origen Commentary on Matthew Book XIV was said by Paul in view of our hardness of heart and weakness, to those who do not wish to desire earnestly the greater gifts[190]... [ Continue Reading ]