Tertullian On the Resurrection of the Flesh For the mystery of iniquity doth already work; only he who now hinders must hinder, until he be taken out of the way."[170] Origen Against Celsus Book VI And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie; that they a... [ Continue Reading ]
Origen Against Celsus Book III and whether it were already past, and the day of the Lord, whether it were nigh at hand[36]... [ Continue Reading ]
Dialogue of Justin O unreasoning men! understanding not what has been proved by all these passages, that two advents of Christ have been announced: the one, in which He is set forth as suffering, inglorious, dishonoured, and crucified; but the other, in which He shall come from heaven with glory, w... [ Continue Reading ]
Irenaeus Against Heresies Book III And again, speaking of Antichrist, he says, "who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped."[45] Tertullian A Treatise on the Soul -much more into a man of light-and that at last he will "show himself to be even God,"[339]... [ Continue Reading ]
First Apology of Justin And that God the Father of all would bring Christ to heaven after He had raised Him from the dead, and would keep Him there[93] Origen Against Celsus Book II For the mystery of iniquity doth already work: only he who now letteth will let, until he be taken out of the way:... [ Continue Reading ]
Lactantius Divine Institutes Book VII And-my mind dreads to relate it, but I will relate it, because it is about to happen-the cause of this desolation and confusion will be this; because the Roman name, by which the world is now ruled, will be taken away from the earth, and the government return t... [ Continue Reading ]
Irenaeus Against Heresies Book III with the presence of his coming; [even him] whose coming is after the working of Satan, with all power, and signs, and lying wonders."[56] Irenaeus Against Heresies Book V And therefore God will send them the working of error, that they may believe a lie; that t... [ Continue Reading ]
Tertullian Against Marcion Book V But whichsoever of the two it is, I want to know why he comes "in all power, and with lying signs and wonders? "[742] Origen Against Celsus Book VI For, far surpassing the help which these demons give to jugglers (who deceive men for the basest of purposes), is t... [ Continue Reading ]
Irenaeus Against Heresies Book V And for this reason the apostle says: "Because they received not the love of God, that they might be saved, therefore God shall also send them the operation of error, that they may believe a lie, that they all may be judged who have not believed the truth, but conse... [ Continue Reading ]
Irenaeus Against Heresies Book IV Speaking of antichrist, too, he says clearly in the Second to the Thessalonians: "And for this cause God shall send them the working of error, that they should believe a lie; that they all might be judged who believed not the truth, but consented to iniquity."[415]... [ Continue Reading ]
Origen Commentary on Matthew Book XI " Now, to this we will say, that as many as on account of their perverse interpretation of the things in the law were not a plant of His Father in heaven, were blinded in their minds, as not believing the truth, but taking pleasure in unrighteousness,[121]... [ Continue Reading ]
The First Epistle of Clement Concerning Virginity of the Spirit of God,"[29]... [ Continue Reading ]
Irenaeus Against Heresies Book III To which course many nations of those barbarians who believe in Christ do assent, having salvation written in their hearts by the Spirit, without paper or ink, and, carefully preserving the ancient tradition,[13] Tertullian On Monogamy sy; nor is there any other... [ Continue Reading ]