Dialogue of Justin "I shall give you another testimony, my friends," said I, "from the Scriptures, that God begat before all creatures a Beginning,[220] Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book II is laid up for us."[262] Lactantius Divine Institutes Book IV "And the Lord God showed me Jesus[153]... [ Continue Reading ]
Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book VII But we say that the fire sanctifies[54] Origen de Principiis Book I ,[30] Origen Commentary on John Book I that His mouth had been set by His Father as a sharp sword, and that He was hidden under the shadow of His hand, made like to a chosen shaft and kep... [ Continue Reading ]
Tertullian An Answer to the Jews -God's everywhere-flying precepts (arrows) threatening the exposure[158] Melito the Philosopher -the Divine inspection: because He sees all things. Like that in the apostle: For all things are naked and open in His eyes."[96]... [ Continue Reading ]
Origen Against Celsus Book VIII And to Him to whom we offer first-fruits we also send up our prayers, "having a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God," and "we hold fast this profession"[69] Methodius Discourse IX. Tusiane For I also, taking my journey, and goin... [ Continue Reading ]
Tertullian The Prescription Against Heretics For to the Son of God alone was it reserved to persevere to the last without sin.[15] Origen de Principiis Book II and that "He was tempted in all things like as we are, without sin."[90] Archelaus Acts of the Disputation with the Heresiarch Manes re... [ Continue Reading ]