Epistle of Ignatius to the Antiochians beseech you, that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called,"[3] Tertullian On the Veiling of Virgins They and we have one faith, one God, the same Christ, the same hope, the same baptismal sacraments; let me say it once for all, we are one Chur... [ Continue Reading ]
Cyprian Epistle LI But he could not hold the episcopate, even if he had before been made bishop, since he has cut himself off from the body of his fellow-bishops, and from the unity of the Church; since the apostle admonishes that we should mutually sustain one another, and not withdraw from the un... [ Continue Reading ]
Cyprian Treatise I On the Unity of the Church And again, he says, "Forbearing one another in love, endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace."[28] Seventh Council of Carthage Under Cyprian There is one body, and one Spirit, as ye have been called in one hope of your callin... [ Continue Reading ]
1 Clement among you? Have we not [all] one God and one Christ? Is there not one Spirit of grace poured out upon us? And have we not one calling in Christ?[206] Epistle of Ignatius to the Ephesians And ye are, as Paul wrote to you, "one body and one spirit, because ye have also been called in one... [ Continue Reading ]
Epistle of Ignatius to the Ephesians Since also "there is one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is over all, and through all, and in all."[49] Epistle of Ignatius to the Philadelphians Since, also, there is but one unbegotten Being, God, even the Father; and one only-be... [ Continue Reading ]
Irenaeus Against Heresies Book II Now, that this God is the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Paul the apostle also has declared, [saying,] "There is one God, the Father, who is above all, and through all things, and in us all."[12] Irenaeus Against Heresies Book IV In accordance with this, too, d... [ Continue Reading ]
Irenaeus Against Heresies Book II For the Lord, through means of suffering, "ascending into the lofty place, led captivity captive, gave gifts to men,"[116] Tertullian Against Marcion Book V on high," that is, into heaven; "He led captivity captive," meaning death or slavery of man; "He gave gift... [ Continue Reading ]
Irenaeus Against Heresies Book IV For this reason also were the eyes of the disciples weighed down when Christ's passion was approaching; and when, in the first instance, the Lord found them sleeping, He let it pass,-thus indicating the patience of God in regard to the state of slumber in which men... [ Continue Reading ]
Irenaeus Against Heresies Book III was meant to indicate, that "He who descended was the same also who ascended."[415] Origen Against Celsus Book I then manifestly what was said to Ahaz was said to the house of David, because it is written that the Saviour was born of the house of David according... [ Continue Reading ]
Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book I "God gave to the Church, some apostles, and some prophets, and some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, for the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ."[33] Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book IV... [ Continue Reading ]
Clement of Alexandria The Instructor Book I And writing to the Ephesians, he has unfolded in the clearest manner the point in question, speaking to the following effect: "Till we all attain to the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of God, to a perfect man, to the measure of the stature of th... [ Continue Reading ]
Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book I prosecuting a bootless task, which the apostle has called "cunning craftiness of men whereby they lie in wait to deceive."[93] Origen Against Celsus Book V (as in an apologetic work directed against an alien from the faith, and for the sake of those who are s... [ Continue Reading ]
Irenaeus Against Heresies Book III ) which had been found, making in His own person the first-fruits of the resurrection of man; that, as the Head rose from the dead, so also the remaining pan of the body-[namely, the body] of everyman who is found in life-when the time is fulfilled of that condemn... [ Continue Reading ]
Clement of Alexandria Exhortation to the Heathen Wherefore the blessed apostle says: "I testify in the Lord, that ye walk no longer as the Gentiles walk, in the vanity of their mind; having their understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of God through the ignorance that is in them, bec... [ Continue Reading ]
2 Clement For sometimes while we are practising evil things we do not perceive it on account of the double-mindedness and unbelief that is in our breasts, and we are "darkened in our understanding"[150]... [ Continue Reading ]
The Testaments of the Twelve Patriarchs III The offerings of the Lord will ye rob, and from His portion will ye steal; and before ye sacrifice to the Lord, ye will take the choicest parts, in despitefulness eating them with harlots. Amid excesses[24]... [ Continue Reading ]
1 Clement neither walks in the ordinances of His appointment, nor acts a part becoming a Christian,[15] Clement of Alexandria The Instructor Book III "But ye have not so learned Christ; if so be that ye have heard Him,and have been taught by Him, as the truth is in Jesus: that ye put off, concerni... [ Continue Reading ]
Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book VII For "to bring themselves into captivity," and to slay themselves, putting to death "the old man, who is through lusts corrupt," and raising the new man from death, "from the old conversation," by abandoning the passions, and becoming free of sin, both the Gos... [ Continue Reading ]
Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book I Let him that stole, steal no more; but rather let him labour, working that which is good" (and to work is to labour in seeking the truth; for it is accompanied with rational well-doing), "that ye may have to give to him that has need,"[207] Lactantius Divine I... [ Continue Reading ]
Irenaeus Against Heresies Book IV for this is not expedient. And again he says, "Speak ye every man truth with his neighbour."[608] Shepherd of Hermas Commandment Third Again he said to me, "Love the truth, and let nothing but truth proceed from your mouth,[1] Clement of Alexandria The Instructo... [ Continue Reading ]
Epistle of Polycarp to the Philippians and, "Let not the sun go down upon your wrath."[70] Shepherd of Hermas Commandment Fifth For he is choked by the vile spirit, and cannot attend on the Lord as he wishes, for anger pollutes him. For the Lord dwells in long-suffering, but the devil in anger.[3... [ Continue Reading ]
Shepherd of Hermas Commandment Twelfth He goes, then, to the empty, and finding a way of entrance, into them, he produces in them whatever he wishes, and they become his servants."[15] Tertullian On Prayer We, however (just as we have received), only on the day of the Lord's Resurrection ought to... [ Continue Reading ]
Acts of the Holy Apostle Thomas And let each of you put off the old man, and put on the new, and leave your former course of conduct and behaviour; and let those that steal steal no more, but let them live, labouring and working;[58]... [ Continue Reading ]
Irenaeus Against Heresies Book IV And, "Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor scurrility, which are not convenient, but rather giving of thanks."[609] Clement of Alexandria The Instructor Book II This filthy speaking the apostle beats... [ Continue Reading ]
Shepherd of Hermas Commandment Third How then can I live, since I have acted thus? "And he said to me, "Your feelings are indeed right and sound, for you ought as a servant of God to have walked in truth, and not to have joined an evil conscience with the spirit of truth, nor to have caused sadness... [ Continue Reading ]
Tertullian On Prayer , when from the beginning "all anger" is forbidden us?[72]... [ Continue Reading ]
Tertullian On Modesty `giving in their turn just as Christ withal hath given to us; '[23]... [ Continue Reading ]