1 Clement Far from us be that which is written, "Wretched are they who are of a double mind, and of a doubting heart; who say, These things we have heard even in the times of our fathers; but, behold, we have grown old, and none of them has happened unto us."[98] Dubious Hippolytus Fragments Firs... [ Continue Reading ]
Shepherd of Hermas Vision First the heavens and the mountains,[32] A Strain of Sodom The future end.[3] 2 Clement For if we renounce these indulgences and conquer the soul by not fulfilling its wicked desires, we shall be partakers of the mercy of Jesus. Know ye that the day[76]... [ Continue Reading ]
Justin on the Sole Government of God Then further concerning Him, that He alone is powerful, both to institute judgment on the deeds performed in life, and on the ignorance of the Deity [displayed by men], I can adduce witnesses from your own ranks; and first Sophocles,[7] 2 Clement as lead melti... [ Continue Reading ]
Epistle of Barnabas will be as a thousand years."[218] Dialogue of Justin For as Adam was told that in the day he ate of the tree he would die, we know that he did not complete a thousand years. We have perceived, moreover, that the expression, `The day of the Lord is as a thousand years, '[324]... [ Continue Reading ]
Epistle of Ignatius to the Philadelphians But may those that dishonoured them be forgiven through the grace of Jesus Christ, "who wisheth not the death of the sinner, but his repentance."[90] Archelaus Acts of the Disputation with the Heresiarch Manes For He did not confine Himself to mere promis... [ Continue Reading ]
Tertullian Against Hermogenes the belief that everything was made from nothing will be impressed upon us by that ultimate dispensation of God which will bring back all things to nothing. For "the very heaven shall be rolled together as a scroll; '"[362] A Strain of the Judgment of the Lord (Or wh... [ Continue Reading ]
Dubious Hippolytus Fragments For the river of fire shall come forth in fury like an angry sea, and shall burn up mountains and hills, and shall make the sea vanish, and shall dissolve the atmosphere with its heat like wax.[106]... [ Continue Reading ]
Epistle of Polycarp to the Philippians These things, brethren, I write to you concerning righteousness, not because I take anything upon myself, but because ye have invited me to do so. For neither I, nor any other such one, can come up to the wisdom[21]... [ Continue Reading ]
Shepherd of Hermas Similitude Fifth [Keep the commandments of the Lord, and you will be approved, and inscribed amongst the number of those who observe His commands.] And if you do any good beyond what is commanded by God,[6] Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book VII Now all men, having the same ju... [ Continue Reading ]