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NPNF2-07. Cyril of Jerusalem, Gregory Nazianzen by Schaff, Philip (1819-1893)
Isaiah liii. 1, 7 Who hath believed our report? and to whom is the arm of the Lord revealed?…He is brought as a lamb to the slaughter, &c. 1. Every deed of Christ is a cause of glorying to the Catholic Church, but her greatest of all glorying is in the Cross; and knowing this, Paul says, But God forbid that I should glory,…
Founders of the New Devotion: Being the Lives of Gerard Groote, Florentius Radewin and Their Followers by Thomas à Kempis (c. 1380-1471)
A Letter to the Bishop of Utrecht on behalf of Master Gerard Groote when he was forbidden to preach publickly. Most Potent Father, and Prince of the people of Utrecht, IT hath happened lately that Gerard Groote, a deacon of your Diocese, inspired by the Lord, and kindled with zeal to preach the Word even in these latter days, hath denounced before clerks and lay-folk their wickedness,…
History of the Christian Church, Volume I: Apostolic Christianity. A.D. 1-100 by Schaff, Philip (1819-1893)
. See the Lit. in §14, p. 98, especially Browne, Wieseler, Zumpt, Andrews, and Keim We briefly consider the chronological dates of the life of Christ. I. The Year of the Nativity.—This must be ascertained by historical and chronological research, since there is no certain and harmonious tradition on the subject.
Complete Works of Thomas Manton, D.D. Vol. II by Manton, Thomas (1620-1677)
. 9. THE apostle here giveth a reason why believers rejoice in the midst of afflictions; they are qualified thereby to receive salvation, yea, in part have it already, ‘Receiving the end of your faith, the salvation of your souls.’ In which words observe:— 1.
Sermons Preached Upon Several Occasions. Vol. II. by South, Robert (1634-1716)
THE FIRST SERMON PREACHED UPON ROMANS I. 32. Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them.
Spurgeon's Sermons Volume 22: 1876 by Spurgeon, Charles Haddon (1834-1892)
"The angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people." Luke 2:10. THERE is no reason upon earth, beyond that of ecclesiastical custom,…
Spurgeon's Sermons Volume 36: 1890 by Spurgeon, Charles Haddon (1834-1892)
"This beginning of miracles did Jesus in Cana of Galilee, and manifested forth His Glory; and His disciples believed on Him." John 2:11. AT this time I shall not consider the relation of this miracle to total abstinence.
Lord's Prayer by Watson, Thomas (c. 1620-1686)
The Fifth Petition in the Lord’s Prayer ‘And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.’ Matt 6: 12. Before I speak strictly to the words, I shall notice [1] That in this prayer there is but one petition for the body, ‘Give us our daily bread,’ but two petitions for the soul, ‘Forgive us our trespasses, lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.’ Observe hence,…
Spurgeon's Sermons Volume 15: 1869 by Spurgeon, Charles Haddon (1834-1892)
"Being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ."- Philippians 1:6. THE dangers which attend the spiritual life are of the most appalling character.
Expositor's Bible: The First Book of Kings by Farrar, Frederic William (1831-1903)
The "Two Books of Kings," as we call them, are only one book (Sepher Melakîm), and were so regarded not only in the days of Origen (ap. Euseb., H. E., vi. 25) and of Jerome (a.d.