Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book IV For we that are in this tabernacle do groan, desiring to be clothed upon with our house which is from heaven: if so be that being clothed we shall not be found naked. For we by sight,"[245] Tertullian Against Marcion Book V As to the house of this our earthl... [ Continue Reading ]
Tertullian Against Marcion Book V He treats of this subject in order to offer consolation against the fear of death and the dread of this very dissolution, as is even more manifest from what follows, when he adds, that "in this tabernacle of our earthly body we do groan, earnestly desiring to be cl... [ Continue Reading ]
Tertullian On the Resurrection of the Flesh we be not found naked."[282]... [ Continue Reading ]
Irenaeus Against Heresies Book II How is it possible, therefore, that that seed should be after images of the angels, seeing it has obtained a form after the likeness of men? Why, again, since it was of a spiritual nature, had it any need of descending into flesh? For what is carnal stands in need... [ Continue Reading ]
Tertullian Against Marcion Book V This is why he shows us how much better it is for us not to be sorry, if we should be surprised by death, and tells us that we even hold of God "the earnest of His Spirit"[566] Tertullian On the Resurrection of the Flesh between God and man," He keeps in His own... [ Continue Reading ]
Tertullian Against Marcion Book V (pledged as it were thereby to have "the clothing upon," which is the object of our hope), and that "so long as we are in the flesh, we are absent from the Lord; "[567] Tertullian On the Resurrection of the Flesh In the same way, when he says, "Therefore we are a... [ Continue Reading ]
Clement of Alexandria The Instructor Book III If, then, the Lord counts the natural beauty of the body inferior to that of the soul, what thinks He of spurious beauty, rejecting utterly as He does all falsehood? "For we walk by faith, not by sight."[17] Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book V "For w... [ Continue Reading ]
Tertullian Against Marcion Book V "rather to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord,"[569]... [ Continue Reading ]
Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book IV And comparison obtains in the case of things that fall under resemblance; as the more valiant man is more valiant among the valiant, and most valiant among cowards. Whence he adds, "Wherefore we strive, whether present or absent, to be accepted with Him,"[246]... [ Continue Reading ]
Epistle of Polycarp to the Philippians for we are before the eyes of our Lord and God, and "we must all appear at the judgment-seat of Christ, and must every one give an account of himself."[40] Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book III Non intelligunt ergo, ut videtur, quod "omnes nos oportet mani... [ Continue Reading ]
Cyprian Treatise XI Exhortation to Martyrdom Addressed to Fortunatus And again: "Christ died for all, that both they which live may not henceforth live unto themselves, but unto Him which died for them, and rose again."[47]... [ Continue Reading ]
Origen de Principiis Book II And the pledge of this truth being already received through the Holy Spirit, the apostle said, "Yea, though we have known Christ after the flesh, yet now henceforth know we Him no more."[104] Origen Against Celsus Book VI and announcing Himself as flesh, He calls to H... [ Continue Reading ]
Epistle of Ignatius to the Magnesians and things in which the Jews make their boast. "Old things are passed away: behold, all things have become new."[47] Epistle of Barnabas the last like the first."[72] Tertullian Against Marcion Book IV does He not turn away from the old state of things? And... [ Continue Reading ]
Methodius Oration Concerning Simeon and Anna "Cod was in Christ reconciling the world unto Himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them."[20] The Liturgy of the Blessed Apostles And they respond:- May Christ listen to thy prayers, and be pleased with thy sacrifice, receive thy oblation, and ho... [ Continue Reading ]
Origen Against Celsus Book VIII , and at the same time to unfold the truths of Christianity with such fulness as our purpose requires. And as Paul said, "We are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us,"[1]... [ Continue Reading ]
Origen Against Celsus Book I For it is distinctly clear to us that "He did no sin, neither was guile found in His mouth; and as one who knew no sin,"[138] Origen Against Celsus Book IV nor from "virtue to vice," for "He knew no sin."[64] Archelaus Acts of the Disputation with the Heresiarch Mane... [ Continue Reading ]