Irenaeus Against Heresies Book III But I went up by revelation, and communicated to them that Gospel which I preached among the Gentiles."[230] Tertullian Against Marcion Book V that "fourteen years after he went up to Jerusalem," in order to confer with them[79]... [ Continue Reading ]
Epistle of Polycarp to the Philippians I exhort you all, therefore, to yield obedience to the word of righteousness, and to exercise all patience, such as ye have seen [set] before your eyes, not only in the case of the blessed Ignatius, and Zosimus, and Rufus, but also in others among yourselves,... [ Continue Reading ]
Tertullian Against Marcion Book V to be understood as in alliance with Judaism! When indeed he says, that "neither was Titus circumcised,"[82] Tertullian Against Marcion Book V to be circumcised," and then adds, "And that because of false brethren unawares brought in,"[89] Origen Commentary on M... [ Continue Reading ]
Tertullian Against Marcion Book V of the law, which had been as yet agitated by those whom he therefore calls "false brethren unawares brought in."[84] Tertullian Against Marcion Book V Therefore he says: "Because of false brethren unawares brought in, who came in privily to spy out our liberty w... [ Continue Reading ]
Epistle of Ignatius to the Tarsians But ye have not "given place by subjection to them, no, not for one hour."[8] Irenaeus Against Heresies Book III And again he says, "For an hour we did give place to subjection,[231] Origen Against Celsus Book VII Thus, as it had been written, "Thou shalt hav... [ Continue Reading ]
Irenaeus Against Heresies Book III With regard to those (the Marcionites) who allege that Paul alone knew the truth, and that to him the mystery was manifested by revelation, let Paul himself convict them, when he says, that one and the same God wrought in Peter for the apostolate of the circumcisi... [ Continue Reading ]
Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book VI ), which is the perfection of faith, goes beyond catechetical instruction, in accordance with the magnitude of the Lord's teaching and the rule of the Church.[310] Tertullian The Prescription Against Heretics because Paul had presented himself as an adversar... [ Continue Reading ]
Tertullian Against Marcion Book V Their agreement, also, "to remember the poor"[102]... [ Continue Reading ]
Clementine Homily XVII If you were not opposed to me, you would not accuse me, and revile the truth proclaimed by me, in order that I may not be believed when I state what I myself have heard with my own ears from the Lord, as if I were evidently a person that was condemned and in bad repute.[54]... [ Continue Reading ]
Irenaeus Against Heresies Book III But they themselves, while knowing the same God, continued in the ancient observances; so that even Peter, fearing also lest he might incur their reproof, although formerly eating with the Gentiles, because of the vision, and of the Spirit who had rested upon them... [ Continue Reading ]
Tertullian Against Marcion Book IV Marcion, finding the Epistle of Paul to the Galatians (wherein he rebukes even apostles[71]... [ Continue Reading ]
Tertullian Against Marcion Book V But what do the Marcionites wish to have believed (on the point)? For the rest, the apostle must (be permitted to) go on with his own statement, wherein he says that "a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by faith: "[106] Tertullian Against Marcion B... [ Continue Reading ]
Shepherd of Hermas Vision Second For the Lord has sworn by His glory, in regard to His elect, that if any one of them sin after a certain day which has been fixed, he shall not be saved. For the repentance of the righteous has limits.[10] Shepherd of Hermas Vision Second You will tell, therefore,... [ Continue Reading ]
Tertullian Against Marcion Book V Justly, therefore, did he refuse to "build up again (the structure of the law) which he had overthrown."[107] Tertullian On Modesty judge who is not wont "to rebuild those things which he has destroyed, lest he be held a transgressor."[149] Archelaus Acts of the... [ Continue Reading ]
Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book III Quare tune quidem in came vivebam camaliter: "quod autem nunc vivo in carne, in fide vivo Filii Dei."[216] Tertullian Against Marcion Book V so that none could glory through it, in order that grace might be maintained to the glory of the Christ, not of the... [ Continue Reading ]
Epistle of Ignatius to the Romans I no longer wish to live after the manner of men, and my desire shall be fulfilled if ye consent. "I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet no longer I, since Christ liveth in me."[54] Origen de Principiis Book IV and again, "I live, yet not I, but Ch... [ Continue Reading ]