For the Word perceived that death was the only way that the corruption of people could be undone. However, it was impossible for the Word to suffer death, being immortal and Son of the Father. Therefore, he takes to himself a body capable of death, so that such a body, by partaking of the Word … Continue reading Athanasius: The human race would have gone to ruin if the Lord and Savior of all, the Son of God, had not come.
John Chrysostom: For we remain ignorant of many things, even while learning of them.
Do not speculate beyond the text. Do not require of it something more than what it simply says. Do not ask, “But precisely how was it that the Spirit accomplished this in a virgin?” For even when nature is at work, it is impossible fully to explain the manner of the formation of the person. … Continue reading John Chrysostom: For we remain ignorant of many things, even while learning of them.
C.S. Lewis: “The Divine labour to redeem the world cannot be certain of succeeding as regards every individual soul. Some will not be redeemed”
[I]t was admitted that the pain which alone could rouse the bad man to a knowledge that all was not well, might also lead to a final and unrepented rebellion. And it has been admitted throughout that man has free will and that all gifts to him are therefore two edged. From these premises it … Continue reading C.S. Lewis: “The Divine labour to redeem the world cannot be certain of succeeding as regards every individual soul. Some will not be redeemed”
The Holy Spirit at Pentecost: Insights from Peter’s Sermon in Acts 2
During the Jewish Feast of Pentecost, just weeks after Resurrection Sunday, the Holy Spirit descended upon the first followers of Jesus Christ. Empowered by the Spirit, believers began speaking in other tongues, declaring “the mighty works of God” (Acts 2:11). [1] Crowds quickly gathered as Jesus’ followers proclaimed God’s works in the various languages of … Continue reading The Holy Spirit at Pentecost: Insights from Peter’s Sermon in Acts 2
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