Author: tjbrown7
No one
Celsus supposes that we may arrive at a knowledge of God either by combining or separating certain things after the methods which mathematicians call synthesis and analysis, or again by analogy, which is employed by them also, and that in this way we may as it were gain admission to the chief good. But when the Word of God says, “No man knoweth the Father but the Son, and he to whomsoever the Son will reveal Him,” He declares that no one can know God but by the help of divine grace coming from above, with a certain divine inspiration. … Continue reading No one
We maintain
Origen to Celsus 248AD For ourselves, we maintain that human nature is in no way able to seek after God, or to attain a clear knowledge of Him without the help of Him whom it seeks. He makes Himself known to those who, after doing all that their powers will allow, confess that they need help from Him, who discovers Himself to those whom He approves, in so far as it is possible for man and the soul still dwelling in the body to know God. Origen. 1885. “Origen against Celsus.” In Fathers of the Third Century: Tertullian, Part Fourth; … Continue reading We maintain
Maybe and maybe not
I think Plato may have been somewhat impressed with the success of Jesus! These words of Plato are noble and admirable; but see if Scripture does not give us an example of a regard for mankind still greater in God the Word, who was “in the beginning with God,” and “who was made flesh,” in order that He might reveal to all men truths which, according to Plato, it would be impossible to make known to all men, even after he had found them himself. Plato may say that “it is a hard thing to find out the Creator and … Continue reading Maybe and maybe not
Jesus vs the philosophers
Origen’s response to Celsus’ recommendation of Christians to abandon Christ for the philosophers (the philosophers did not seem to connect well with the common man even to this day which Origen sees as a major flaw for the philosopher in comparison to Jesus who seems to connect with all sorts of classes of men and women and even those in slavery): Who, then, are those wise men and philosophers from whom Celsus would have us to learn so many divine truths, and for whom we are to give up Moses the servant of God, the prophets of the Creator of … Continue reading Jesus vs the philosophers
Origen vs Celsus
Origen 248AD responding to Celsus (a skeptic of Christianity) From this remark, it would seem that Celsus supposes that the appearance of Christ to His disciples after His resurrection was like that of a spectre flitting before their eyes; whereas these gods, as he calls them, in human shape always present themselves to those who desire it. But how is it possible that a phantom which, as he describes it, flew past to deceive the beholders, could produce such effects after it had passed away, and could so turn the hearts of men as to lead them to regulate their … Continue reading Origen vs Celsus
Obedience isn’t legalism
“For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast. For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.” – Ephesians 2:8-10 “It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.’ ” – Jesus Matthew 4:4 “And this is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent.” – … Continue reading Obedience isn’t legalism
No small prediction at all
AND foreseen, predicted and prophecied in the Holy Bible before Christianity went worldwide! No small prediction at all. To foresee and predict the most worldwide religion in the history of the world before it was is quite the prediction. Here is GROK helping me out: Furthermore, this astonishing global expansion was not some happy accident of history—it was explicitly foreseen, predicted, and prophesied in the Holy Bible centuries before Christianity ever left the borders of Judea!No small prediction at all. Consider Isaiah 49:6, written around 700 BC, long before Jesus was born: “It is too small a thing for you … Continue reading No small prediction at all
Always welcome here
Let Jesus love on you and let yourself love on Him! We love Him because He first loved us (somewhere 8n 1 John 😆) Romans 5:8!!!! May He be blessing your morning O God, thou art my God; early will … Continue reading Always welcome here
We have signs and pledges
He suffered as one who was wise and perfect, whatever it behoved Him to suffer who did all for the good of the human race, yea, even for the good of all intelligent beings. And there is nothing absurd in a man having died, and in His death being not only an example of death endured for the sake of piety, but also the first blow in the conflict which is to overthrow the power of that evil spirit the devil, who had obtained dominion over the whole world. For we have signs and pledges of the destruction of his … Continue reading We have signs and pledges
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