Philip Schaff

Name: Ante-Nicene Fathers Vol. VIII, The Decretals, The Epistles of Pope Callistus, To All the Bishops of Gaul — Chapter 6
Author: Philip Schaff

Ante-Nicene Fathers Vol. VIII, The Decretals… (1885)

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“Ante-Nicene Fathers Vol. VIII, The Decretals, The Epistles of Pope Callistus, To All the Bishops of Gaul — Chapter 6”, published in 1885, is a work by Philip Schaff. It explores elements such as repentance, mercy and righteousness.

Quotes from Ante-Nicene Fathers Vol. VIII, The Decretals… (Philip Schaff)

Philip Schaff, Ante-Nicene Fathers Vol. VIII, The Decretals… (1885)

“ Let not sin therefore reign in your mortal body, that ye should obey the lusts thereof: neither yield ye your members as instruments of unrighteousness unto sin: but yield yourselves unto God, as those that are alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness unto God. For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the law, but under grace. What then? shall we sin because we are not under the law, but under grace? ”

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Philip Schaff, Ante-Nicene Fathers Vol. VIII, The Decretals… (1885)

“ For the prophet, seeing his own transgressions purged by repentance, had no doubt as to healing those of others by preaching, and by making offering to God. Thus the shedding of tears moves the mind’s feeling (passionem) . And when the satisfaction is made good, the mind is turned aside from anger. For how does that man think that mercy will be shown to himself, who does not forgive his neighbour? If offences abound, then, let mercy also abound; for with the Lord there is mercy, and with Him is plenteous redemption. ”

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Philip Schaff, Ante-Nicene Fathers Vol. VIII, The Decretals… (1885)

“ For the apostle says: “All have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; being justified freely by His grace, through the redemption that is in Jesus Christ: whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in His blood, to declare His righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God; to declare, ‘I say,’ at this time His righteousness, that He might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus.” ”

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Philip Schaff, Ante-Nicene Fathers Vol. VIII, The Decretals… (1885)

“ But, after thy hardness and impenitent heart, thou treasurest up unto thyself wrath against the day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of God; who will render to every man according to his deeds: to them who, by patient continuance in well-doing, seek for glory, and honour, and immortality, eternal life ”

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Philip Schaff, Ante-Nicene Fathers Vol. VIII, The Decretals… (1885)

“ Man, therefore, is cleansed of his sin, and rises again by the grace of God though he has fallen, and abides in his first position, according to the above-cited authorities. Let him see to it that he sin no more, that the sentence of the Gospel may abide in him: “Go, and sin no more.” ”

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Philip Schaff, Ante-Nicene Fathers Vol. VIII, The Decretals… (1885)

“ Being then made free from sin, ye became the servants of righteousness. I speak after the manner of men.” [12] For greater is the sin of him who judgeth, than of him who is judged. “Thinkest thou,” says the apostle, “O man, that judgest them that do such things, and doest the same, that thou shalt escape the judgment of God? or despisest thou the riches of His goodness, and forbearance, and long-suffering? Dost thou not know that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance? ”

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Philip Schaff, Ante-Nicene Fathers Vol. VIII, The Decretals… (1885)

“ For those are in error who think that the priests of the Lord, after a lapse, although they may have exhibited true repentance, are not capable of ministering to the Lord, and engaging their honourable offices, though they may lead a good life thereafter, and keep their priesthood correctly. ”

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Philip Schaff, Ante-Nicene Fathers Vol. VIII, The Decretals… (1885)

“ But be that as it may, we believe without hesitation, that both the priests of the Lord and other believers may return to their honours after a proper satisfaction for their error, as the Lord Himself testifies by His prophet: “Shall he who falls not also rise again? ”

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