Tertullian Against Marcion Book V we find Him, when he speaks of such as "were dead in trespasses and sins, wherein they had walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, who worketh in the children of disobedience."[779] Five Books in Reply to Marc... [ Continue Reading ]
Epistle of Ignatius to the Philadelphians Flee, therefore, the wicked devices and snares of the spirit which now worketh in the children of this world,[55] Epistle of Ignatius to the Smyrnaeans of the apostles, who stirred up the multitude of the Jews against the Lord, who also now "worketh in th... [ Continue Reading ]
Clement of Alexandria Exhortation to the Heathen "For we also were once children of wrath, even as others; but God, being rich in mercy, for the great love wherewith He loved us, when we were now dead in trespasses, quickened us together with Christ."[32] Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book III Fu... [ Continue Reading ]
Epistle of Ignatius to the Trallians yourselves with meekness, become the imitators of His sufferings, and of His love, wherewith[55]... [ Continue Reading ]
Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book II it declares at once their life and ours. For "those who were dead in sins are quickened together with Christ,"[107] Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book III Sed non falsum dixit Dominus; revera enim opera dissolvit cupiditatis, avaritiam, contentionem, gloria... [ Continue Reading ]
Hippolytus Dogmatical and Historical Fragments The Father of immortality sent the immortal Son and Word into the world, who came to man in order to wash him with water and the Spirit; and He, begetting us again to incorruption of soul and body, breathed into us the breath (spirit) of life, and endu... [ Continue Reading ]
Irenaeus Against Heresies Book IV for man, so that coming to maturity in them, he may produce the fruit of immortality; and who, through His kindness, also bestows [upon him] eternal things, "that in the ages to come He may show the exceeding riches of His grace; "[46] Origen de Principiis Book II... [ Continue Reading ]
Epistle of Polycarp to the Philippians into which joy many desire to enter, knowing that "by grace ye are saved, not of works,"[7] Fragments from Peter of Alexandria whence also by grace we are saved, according to that word of the apostle, "and that not of yourselves, nor of works, Jest any man s... [ Continue Reading ]
Tertullian Against Marcion Book V which he has already infected with the implanted germ of sin. "We," says he, "are His workmanship, created in Christ."[791] Tertullian Against Marcion Book V "),[804] Tertullian On Baptism and shall it not be possible for God, in the case of His own organ,[60]... [ Continue Reading ]
Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book VII To illustrate: the noble apostle circumcised Timothy, though loudly declaring and writing that circumcision made with hands profits nothing.[80] Tertullian Against Marcion Book V having no hope, and without God in the world."[793]... [ Continue Reading ]
Shepherd of Hermas Vision First For many will their regrets be; for they have no hope, but have despaired of themselves and their life.[12] Clement of Alexandria Exhortation to the Heathen Wherefore the apostle reproves us, saying, "And ye were strangers to the covenants of promise, having no hop... [ Continue Reading ]
Irenaeus Against Heresies Book III And again: "But now, in Christ, ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ."[336] Irenaeus Against Heresies Book V and again to the same he says, "Ye who formerly were far off have been brought near in the blood of Christ; "[121] Clement... [ Continue Reading ]
Tertullian Against Marcion Book V For the Creator's righteousness no less than His peace was announced in Christ, as we have often shown already. Therefore he says: "He is our peace, who hath made both one"[797] Hippolytus Exegetical Fragments " But who has blotted out our transgressions? Paul the... [ Continue Reading ]
Irenaeus Against Heresies Book V and again, "Abolishing in His flesh the enmities, [even] the law of commandments [contained] in ordinances."[122] Tertullian Against Marcion Book V What is near, and what was far off now that "the middle wall has been broken down" of their "enmity," (are made one)... [ Continue Reading ]
Tertullian Against Marcion Book V (even the God whom both races had offended-both Jew and Gentile), "in one body," says he, "having in it slain the enmity by the cross."[806]... [ Continue Reading ]
Irenaeus Against Heresies Book III He, appearing in these last times, the chief cornerstone, has gathered into one, and united those that were far off and those that were near;[20] Tertullian Against Marcion Book V Therefore the Spirit and the Gospel will be found in the Christ, who was foretrust... [ Continue Reading ]
Shepherd of Hermas Similitude Ninth " "And the stones, sir," I said, "which were taken out of the pit and fitted into the building: what are they? "The first," he said, "the ten, viz, that were placed as a foundation, are the first generation, and the twenty-five the second generation, of righteous... [ Continue Reading ]
Epistle of Barnabas was to be manifested in flesh, and to sojourn among us. For, my brethren, the habitation of our heart is a holy temple to the Lord.[76]... [ Continue Reading ]