Tertullian On Modesty And so it will be becoming for `the sons of God'[20] Lactantius Divine Institutes Book VI But if this is done by those who do not know the truth, how much more ought we to do it, who are able to give true precepts,[14]... [ Continue Reading ]
Tertullian On the Resurrection of the Flesh In like manner John says: "And it doth not yet appear what we shall be: we know, however, that when He shall be manifest, we shall be like Him."[154] Origen de Principiis Book III Now, that such is the case, the Apostle John points out more clearly and... [ Continue Reading ]
Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book III Mens enim, quae est munda et ab omni vitio libera, est quodammodo apta ad potestatem Dei snscipiendam, cum divina in ea assurgat imago: "Et quicunque habet hanc spem in Domino, seipsum," inquit, "mundum castumque facit, quatenus ille est castus."[46] Tertull... [ Continue Reading ]
First Apology of Justin For, in the name of God, the Father and Lord of the universe, and of our Saviour Jesus Christ, and of the Holy Spirit, they then receive the washing with water. For Christ also said, "Except ye be born again, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.[127] Fragments fro... [ Continue Reading ]
Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book III Mysterium ergo hoc ad Christum et Ecclesiam ducit Apostolus: quemadmodum "quod ex carne generatur, caro est; ita quod ex spiritu, spiritus,"[146] Tertullian On the Flesh of Christ And (we have a proof of the same conclusion in the fact) that the Lord Himsel... [ Continue Reading ]
Epistle of Ignatius to the Ephesians are of God, while all other things which are requisite for a holy life follow after them. No man [truly] making a profession of faith sinneth;[99]... [ Continue Reading ]
Epistle of Ignatius to the Philadelphians For though some would have deceived me according to the flesh, yet the Spirit, as being from God, is not deceived. For it knows both whence it comes and whither it goes,[59] Origen de Principiis Book I We must understand, therefore, that as the Son, who a... [ Continue Reading ]
Shepherd of Hermas Commandment Fourth And therefore I say to you, that if any one is tempted by the devil, and sins after that great and holy calling. in which the Lord has called His people to everlasting life,[13] Tertullian On Repentance Chapter V.-Sin Never to Be Returned to After Repentance.... [ Continue Reading ]
Tertullian On Modesty is not of God,"[250] Dubious Hippolytus Fragments and the beloved of Christ, in harmony with him, cries, "The children of the devil are manifest;[34] Cyprian Treatise XII Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews For he who hateth his brother is a murderer; and ye know t... [ Continue Reading ]
Hippolytus Dogmatical and Historical Fragments was sent from the Father,[232]... [ Continue Reading ]
Tertullian Against Praxeas It is the Son, too, who ascends to the heights of heaven,[426] Hippolytus Dogmatical and Historical Fragments 7. If, again, he allege His own word when He said, "I and the Father are one,"[224] Hippolytus Dogmatical and Historical Fragments ."[225] Hippolytus Dogmati... [ Continue Reading ]
Epistle of Ignatius to the Smyrnaeans The Word, when His flesh was lifted up, after the manner of the brazen serpent in the wilderness, drew all men to Himself for their eternal salvation.[17] Epistle of Barnabas For since transgression was committed by Eve through means of the serpent, [the Lord... [ Continue Reading ]
Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book V And again: "He that believeth hath everlasting life."[158] Tertullian On Idolatry even in a word of curse or of reproach, and in every impulse of anger, and in the neglect of charity toward a brother just as John teaches,[8] Cyprian Treatise IV On the Lord's... [ Continue Reading ]
Tertullian Against Praxeas In His address to Nicodemus He says: "So God loved the world, that He gave His only-begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life."[253] Tertullian Scorpiace John, in fact, exhorts us to lay down our lives even for our brethr... [ Continue Reading ]
Tertullian Against Praxeas He that believeth on Him is not condemned; but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only-begotten Son of God."[254] Cyprian Treatise VIII On Works and Alms "Whoso," says he, "hath this world's goods, and seeth his br... [ Continue Reading ]
Irenaeus Against Heresies Book V It is not, [however], that the light has inflicted upon them the penalty of blindness, but it is that the blindness itself has brought calamity upon them: and therefore the Lord declared, "He that believeth in Me is not condemned,"[241] Clement of Alexandria Stroma... [ 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 A Treatise on the Soul and John says, "By his own heart is each man condemned; "[103]... [ Continue Reading ]
Tertullian On the Apparel of Women Book II , moreover, provided it be true and full, loves not darkness: it joys in being seen,[134]... [ Continue Reading ]
Origen Commentary on John Book X In Jerusalem, too, it appears that Nicodemus, the ruler and Pharisee, first came to Him by night, and heard what we may read in the Gospel. "After these things,[8]... [ Continue Reading ]
Cyprian Treatise XII Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews In the Gospel according to John: "No one can receive anything, except it were given him from heaven."[387] Seventh Council of Carthage Under Cyprian said: It is written, "No man can receive anything unless it have been given him fro... [ Continue Reading ]
Cyprian Treatise XII Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews For he who has the bride is the bridegroom; but the friend of the bridegroom is he who standeth and heareth him with joy, and rejoiceth because of the voice of the bridegroom."[245]... [ Continue Reading ]
Fragments of Clement Found in the Oxford Edition that all the preparation for entrance to the marriage to which we are invited must be accomplished. He, then, who has been made ready to enter will say, "This my joy is fulfilled."[6] Lactantius Divine Institutes Book IV "I have been very jealous[88... [ Continue Reading ]
Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book VI says the Tragic Muse somewhere."I must decrease," said the prophet John,[167] Tertullian On Baptism above is above all; "[111] Tertullian On Prayer but all John's doings were laid as groundwork for Christ, until, when "He had increased "-just as the same J... [ Continue Reading ]
Tertullian On Prayer "He who is from the earth," says John, "speaketh earthly things; and He who is here from the heavens speaketh those things which He hath seen."[8] Hippolytus Exegetical Fragments This is indeed an instrument, harmonious, melodious, well-ordered, that took in no human discord,... [ Continue Reading ]
Fragments of Clement Found in the Oxford Edition Wherefore the Father bestows on him the glory and honour that was due and meet, putting on him the best robe, the robe of immortality; and a ring, a royal signet and divine seal,-impress of consecration, signature of glory, pledge of testimony (for i... [ Continue Reading ]
Tertullian On Fasting Emaciation displeases not us; for it is not by weight that God bestows flesh, any more than He does "the Spirit by measure."[122] A Treatise of Novatian Concerning the Trinity , but to every creature, as both Lord and God? And in the former case indeed this name is given wit... [ Continue Reading ]
Tertullian Against Marcion Book II even then, (that state of a) man which He was destined in the end to become.[371] Tertullian Against Praxeas But you must not suppose that only the works which relate to the (creation of the) world were made by the Son, but also whatsoever since that time has be... [ Continue Reading ]
Epistle of Ignatius to the Ephesians For he that is subject to these is obedient to Christ, who has appointed them; but he that is disobedient to these is disobedient to Christ Jesus. And "he that obeyeth not[41] Irenaeus Against Heresies Book IV And for this reason, "he that believeth in Him has... [ Continue Reading ]