“And therefore though there be nobody that listens to it, let us do our part, and show that there is nothing superfluous, nothing added at random in the Scriptures. For if these names had no use, they would not then have been added to the Epistle, nor would Paul have written what he has written. […]
Chrysostom on Faith
John Chrysostom (c. 347–407) Everywhere he puts the Gentiles upon a thorough equality. ‘And put no difference between us and them, having purified their hearts by faith.’ (v. 9.) From faith alone, he says, they obtained the same gifts. This is also meant as a lesson to those (objectors); this is able to teach even […]
Clement on Truth and Heresy
Clement of Alexandria (c.150 – c. 215) [Clement was a Teacher at the Catechetical School of Alexandria] Scripture the Criterion by Which Truth and Heresy are Distinguished :The Stromata (Book VII: Chapter 16) [I include the entire chapter to preserve context] “But those who are ready to toil in the most excellent pursuits, will not […]
Chrysostom on the Wrath of God
(and also Faith and Works !!) Chrysostom (c. 347–407) The Gospel of John – HOMILY XXXI. “The Father loves the Son, and has given all things into His hand. He that believes on the Son has everlasting life, and he that believes not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abides […]