Tertullian On the Flesh of Christ "determine to know nothing amongst us but Jesus and Him crucified; "[68] Tertullian On Modesty "For neither did I judge to know anything among you but Jesus Christ, and Him crucified."[139] Origen de Principiis Book IV Finally, to the Corinthians who were weak, P... [ Continue Reading ]
Origen Against Celsus Book I had been accomplished by Jesus in the history of His apostles by a sort of divine power? And to this also, Paul, referring in terms of commendation, as we have stated a little above, says: "And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man's wisdom, but... [ Continue Reading ]
Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book I "That we should trust not in ourselves, but in God who raiseth the dead," says the apostle, "who delivered us from so great a death, that our faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God." "For the spiritual man judgeth all things, but he... [ Continue Reading ]
Irenaeus Against Heresies Book I This, too, was done by Paul in these words," But we speak wisdom among them that are perfect."[116] Irenaeus Against Heresies Book III wherefore also Paul declared, "But we speak wisdom among those that are perfect, but not the wisdom of this world."[4] Irenaeus... [ Continue Reading ]
Tertullian Against Marcion Book V to be brought to light by and by amongst "the perfect," when the time should come, but "pre-ordained in the counsels of God before the ages."[243] Origen de Principiis Book III And again, when he says, "We speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden wis... [ Continue Reading ]
Epistle of Ignatius to the Trallians but rather of those who "killed the Lord of glory."[87] Epistle of Ignatius to the Philippians For if the Lord were a mere man, possessed of a soul and body only, why dost thou mutilate and explain away His being born with the common nature of humanity? Why do... [ Continue Reading ]
1 Clement For [the Scripture] saith, "Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which He hath prepared for them that wait for Him."[143] Martyrdom of Polycarp For they kept before their view escape from that fire which is eternal and never shall be q... [ Continue Reading ]
Irenaeus Against Heresies Book II For although the Spirit of the Saviour that is in Him "searcheth all things, even the deep things of God,"[242] Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book II For it is not spurious words which those inspired by God and those who are gained over by them adduce, nor is it... [ Continue Reading ]
Shepherd of Hermas Commandment Eleventh For no spirit given by God requires to be asked; but such a spirit having the power of Divinity speaks all things of itself, for it proceeds from above from the power of the Divine Spirit. But the spirit which is asked and speaks according to the desires of m... [ Continue Reading ]
A Treatise of Novatian Concerning the Trinity This is He who restrains insatiable desires, controls immoderate lusts, quenches unlawful fires, conquers reckless impulses, repels drunkenness, checks avarice, drives away luxurious revellings, links love, binds together affections, keeps down sects, o... [ Continue Reading ]
Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book I And the apostle says, "Which things we speak, not in the words which man's wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth."[196] Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book V For he who is still blind and dumb, not having understanding, or the undazzled and keen... [ Continue Reading ]
Irenaeus Against Heresies Book I and in another place, "But the animal man receiveth not the things of the Spirit; "[109] Irenaeus Against Heresies Book IV A spiritual disciple of this sort truly receiving the Spirit of God, who was from the beginning, in all the dispensations of God, present wit... [ Continue Reading ]
Irenaeus Against Heresies Book I and again: "He that is spiritual judgeth all things."[110] Irenaeus Against Heresies Book IV He therefore (i.e., the spiritual man) sifts and tries them all, but he himself is tried by no man:[542]... [ Continue Reading ]
Origen Commentary on John Book X Now to see into the real truth of these matters is the part of that true intelligence which is given to those who can say,[80]... [ Continue Reading ]