IS EVERY RULER ELECTED BY GOD TO THE THRONE HE OCCUPIES? [Romans 13:1-4] Let every soul be subject to authorities which govern. For there is no authority except from God; and the existing authorities have been appointed by God. 2 So that the one who sets himself against the authority has withstood the ordinance of […]
Chrysostom
Chrysostom on Romans 9
Chrysostom’s preaching on Romans 9 is consistent pre-reformation patristic interpretation of Romans 9. The only issues in Romans 9 are that of “Ethnic Israel’s fall from Grace” and “the Gentiles inclusion in Grace” – not Calvinistic predestination and reprobation. by John Chrysostom (c. 349–407) [source] “I say the truth in Christ, I lie not, my […]
Chrysostom on Money
We do not need to buy air, water, fire, sunshine, and things of this kind. God has given enough of all these blessings for everyone to enjoy them freely. The sun shines equally on the rich and the poor, and they both breathe the same air. Why is it, then, that these necessary things, which […]
Chrysostom on Idolatry
“We may observe people worshipping statues, and we accuse them of idolatry. We say that these lumps of wood, clay, or metal are lifeless, and so posses no divine qualities. Indeed we find the idea of worshipping statues so bizarre that we even laugh with contempt at those who do it. Yet far more dangerous […]