Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, First Series • VOLUME 6
Augustine — Sermon on the Mount & Gospel Harmony
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9. When He had said, "Verily I say unto you, The hour shall come, and now is, when the dead," that is, the unbelievers, "shall hear the Voic
9. When He had said, "Verily I say unto you, The hour shall come, and now is, when the dead," that is, the unbelievers, "shall hear the Voice of the Son of God," that is, the Gospel, "and they that shall hear," that is, that shall obey, "shall live," that is, shall be justified, and shall be unbelievers no longer; when, I say, H…
2,371 wordsSECTION 242[3788] 1 Cor. ii. 9.
[3788] 1 Cor. ii. 9. [3789] Jacentem. [3790] Mereamur. [3791] Matt. xxv. 34. [3792] Matt. xxv. 46. [3793] John v. 24-26. [3794] John i. 3. [3795] 2 Cor. v. 6, 7. [3796] 1 John iii. 2. [3797] Magnus. [3798] Matt. viii. 22. [3799] Eph. v. 14. [3800] 2 Thess. iii. 2. [3801] John i. 14. [3802] Zech. xii. 10; John xix. …
2,270 wordsSECTION 2439. For when he says, "The flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh;" do not suppose that so much hath been attribu
9. For when he says, "The flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh;" do not suppose that so much hath been attributed to the spirit of man. It is the Spirit of God who fighteth in thee against thyself, against that which in thee is against thee. For thou wouldest not stand to Godward; thou didst fall, w…
2,284 wordsSECTION 244[3814] John v. 31.
[3814] John v. 31. [3815] John xiv. 6. [3816] John v. 33, 35. [3817] Ps. cxxxii. 17. [3818] Ps. cxxxii. 18, Sept. [3819] Luke xx. 2, etc. [3820] 2 Cor. xiii. 3, Vulgate. [3821] Ps. lxviii. 18; Eph. iv. 8. [3822] Rom. v. 5. [3823] 2 Cor. iv. 7. [3824] Rom. viii. 37. [3825] Gal. v. 14. [3826] Ps. x. 5, Sept. (xi. 5, En…
2,282 wordsSECTION 2458. Understand then, my Brethren, our language and theirs, and look which ye would choose. This is what we say; "Be we holy, God knoweth it;
8. Understand then, my Brethren, our language and theirs, and look which ye would choose. This is what we say; "Be we holy, God knoweth it; be we unrighteous, this again He knoweth better; place not your hope in us, whatsoever we be. If we be good, do as is written, Be ye imitators of me, as I also am of Christ.' [3879] But if w…
2,331 wordsSECTION 2464. We have begun to be some great thing; let no man despise himself: we were once nothing; but we are something. We have said unto the Lord,
4. We have begun to be some great thing; let no man despise himself: we were once nothing; but we are something. We have said unto the Lord, "Remember that we are dust;" [3902] but out of the dust He made man, and to dust He gave life, and in Christ our Lord hath He already brought this same dust to the Kingdom of Heaven. For fr…
2,299 wordsSECTION 2475. What then doth the Lord say? "Serve ye the Lord in fear, and rejoice unto Him with trembling." [3924] So the Apostle too, "Work out your
5. What then doth the Lord say? "Serve ye the Lord in fear, and rejoice unto Him with trembling." [3924] So the Apostle too, "Work out your own salvation with fear and trembling. For it is God who worketh in you." Therefore rejoice with trembling: "Lest at any time the Lord be angry." I see that you anticipate me by your crying …
2,580 wordsSECTION 2482. But if the Catechumens, my Brethren, are to be exhorted not to delay to approach to this so great grace of regeneration; what great care
2. But if the Catechumens, my Brethren, are to be exhorted not to delay to approach to this so great grace of regeneration; what great care ought we to have in building up the faithful, that their approaching may profit them, and that they eat and drink not such a Banquet unto their own judgment? Now that they may not eat and dr…
2,654 wordsSECTION 2495. How then think we of the Lord Jesus Christ, that He lied? If it is a less evil to be deceived than to lie, dare we to say that He lies wh
5. How then think we of the Lord Jesus Christ, that He lied? If it is a less evil to be deceived than to lie, dare we to say that He lies who we dare not to say is deceived? But He is neither deceived, nor doth He lie; but in very deed as it is written (for of Him is it understood, of Him ought it to be understood), "Nothing fal…
2,306 wordsSECTION 250[3961] Capitulo.
[3961] Capitulo. [3962] John vii. 2. [3963] Casas. [3964] John vii. 3, 4. [3965] John vii. 5. [3966] In the Greek it is oupo, nondum, and so in some Latin copies (Ben. note); Griesbach and Scholz place ouk in the text, as having the authority of the mss. D, K, most Verss., and the Fathers. [3967] John vii. 6-8. [3968] Joh…
2,243 wordsSECTION 251[3998] John viii. 31.
[3998] John viii. 31. [3999] John viii. 32. [4000] Matt. vii. 24. [4001] Matt. vii. 25. [4002] Obtusam. [4003] Tranquillitate. [4004] John viii. 33. [4005] John viii. 34. [4006] Matt. viii. 22. [4007] Ps. lxxxviii. 5. [4008] John xiv. 30. [4009] Rom. viii. 3. [4010] Rom. viii. 4. [4011] 2 Cor. v. 21. [4012] John xi…
2,371 wordsSECTION 2528. But what shall I say? Peradventure when they learnt the prayer, they were still weak. Some one, perhaps, will say this. When the Lord Jes
8. But what shall I say? Peradventure when they learnt the prayer, they were still weak. Some one, perhaps, will say this. When the Lord Jesus taught them that prayer, they were yet babes, weak, carnal; they were not yet spiritual, who have no sin. What then, Brethren? When they became spiritual, did they cease to pray? Then Chr…
2,401 wordsSECTION 2535. Hear one seeing, who once was blind. Behold, against what a cross they have miserably stumbled, who would not confess their blindness to
5. Hear one seeing, who once was blind. Behold, against what a cross they have miserably stumbled, who would not confess their blindness to the Physician! The Law had continued with them. What serveth the Law without grace? Unhappy men, what can the Law do without grace? What doeth the earth without the spittle of Christ? What d…
2,417 wordsSECTION 2545. But the Lord mentioned three characters, [4081] and our duty is to search them out in the Gospel, that of the shepherd, the hireling, and
5. But the Lord mentioned three characters, [4081] and our duty is to search them out in the Gospel, that of the shepherd, the hireling, and the thief. I suppose you took notice when the lesson was being read, that He marked out the shepherd, the hireling, and the thief. "The Shepherd," said He, "layeth down His life for the she…
2,535 wordsSECTION 25512. But we will now speak of the hirelings. "The hireling when he seeth the wolf lying in wait for the sheep, fleeth." This the Lord said. W
12. But we will now speak of the hirelings. "The hireling when he seeth the wolf lying in wait for the sheep, fleeth." This the Lord said. Why? "Because he careth not for the sheep." [4112] So long then is the hireling of use, as he seeth not the wolf coming, as he seeth not the thief and the robber; but when he seeth them, he f…
2,359 wordsSECTION 2563. What a good is this charity, Brethren! What more precious? what yieldeth greater light? or strength? or profit? or security? Many are the
3. What a good is this charity, Brethren! What more precious? what yieldeth greater light? or strength? or profit? or security? Many are the gifts of God, which even the wicked have, who shall say, "Lord, we have prophesied in Thy Name, in Thy Name have cast out devils, in Thy Name done many mighty works." [4129] And He will not…
2,418 wordsSECTION 2579. These words which I have quoted out of the Holy Song of Songs, of a kind of bridal song of the Bridegroom and the Bride (for it is a spir
9. These words which I have quoted out of the Holy Song of Songs, of a kind of bridal song of the Bridegroom and the Bride (for it is a spiritual wedding, wherein we must live in great purity, for Christ hath granted to the Church in spirit that which His Mother had in body, to be at once a Mother and a Virgin); these words, I s…
2,462 wordsSECTION 2584. To His creatures hath He given to beget that which they are. To His creatures, to mortal, earthly creatures, hath God given, hath granted
4. To His creatures hath He given to beget that which they are. To His creatures, to mortal, earthly creatures, hath God given, hath granted to beget that which they are; and thinkest thou that He hath not been able to reserve this for Himself, He who is before all ages? Should He who hath no beginning of time, beget a son, diff…
2,372 wordsSECTION 2596. Because then I was speaking of what I had brought forward, "And I knew," saith He, "that His commandment is everlasting life." [4183] Mar
6. Because then I was speaking of what I had brought forward, "And I knew," saith He, "that His commandment is everlasting life." [4183] Mark, Brethren, what I am saying; "I know that His commandment is everlasting life." And we read in the same John concerning Christ, "He is The True God and Everlasting Life." [4184] If the Fat…
2,296 wordsSECTION 2603. For He doth not so reproach as to insult her; but He would bring her to confusion of face to heal her. Vehement are the exclamations of S
3. For He doth not so reproach as to insult her; but He would bring her to confusion of face to heal her. Vehement are the exclamations of Scripture, nor doth it deal softly by flattery with those whom it would by healing recover. "Ye adulterers, know ye not that the friend of this world is constituted the enemy of God?" [4204] …
2,334 wordsSECTION 2618. What then doth it profit us to learn? "That I am meek," saith He, "and lowly in heart." He engrafteth charity, and that most genuine char
8. What then doth it profit us to learn? "That I am meek," saith He, "and lowly in heart." He engrafteth charity, and that most genuine charity, without confusion, without inflation, without elation, without deceit; this doth He engraft, who saith, "Learn of Me, that I am meek and lowly in heart." How can one proud and puffed up…
2,293 wordsSECTION 2624. Forasmuch then as we could in no way have had this blessedness by which we see not and yet believe, unless we received it of the Holy Gho
4. Forasmuch then as we could in no way have had this blessedness by which we see not and yet believe, unless we received it of the Holy Ghost; it is with good reason said, "It is expedient for you that I go away. For if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send Him unto you." [4253] By Hi…
2,320 wordsSECTION 2636. And therefore we ought not to deem ourselves separated from that righteousness, which the Lord Himself makes mention of, saying, "Of righ
6. And therefore we ought not to deem ourselves separated from that righteousness, which the Lord Himself makes mention of, saying, "Of righteousness, because I go to the Father." For we too have risen with Christ, and we are with Christ our Head, now for a while [4275] by faith and hope; but our hope will be completed in the la…
2,421 wordsSECTION 2645. Return with me to that captive, return with me to my proposition. "The Law alarmeth him that relieth on himself, grace assisteth him who
5. Return with me to that captive, return with me to my proposition. "The Law alarmeth him that relieth on himself, grace assisteth him who trusteth in God." For look at that captive. "He seeth another law in his members resisting the law of his mind, and leading him captive in the law of sin, which is in his members." [4297] Lo…
2,402 wordsSECTION 265[4317] John xxi. 15.
[4317] John xxi. 15. [4318] Cant. i. 8, Sept. [4319] Ps. lvii. 11. [4320] Ps. ii. 8. [4321] Matt. xxv. 33. Sermon XCVII. [CXLVII. Ben.] On the same words of the Gospel of John. xxi. 15, "Simon, son of John, lovest thou me more than these?" etc. 1. Ye remember that the Apostle Peter, the first of all the Apostles, was dis…
908 wordsSECTION 266INDEXES OF SUBJECTS.
INDEXES OF SUBJECTS. OUR LORD'S SERMON ON THE MOUNT. Acyndinus, [1]21. Adjurations, [2]22. Adoption of sons, [3]32, [4]39. Adultery, [5]15 sqq. Adversary, who is the, [6]14. Alms, [7]35; what is meant by the "left hand," [8]36. Altar, meaning of, [9]12. Ananias, [10]28. Anger, [11]11. Anxiety, [12]41, [13]50, [14]53. …
2,205 wordsSECTION 267SERMONS ON SELECTED LESSONS OF THE GOSPELS.
Virgil cited, [468]89, [469]90, [470]91. Wise men, visit of the, [471]109, [472]111. Word, the, assumed the flesh, was not changed into the flesh, [473]79. SERMONS ON SELECTED LESSONS OF THE GOSPELS. Abraham, called only so, after change of name, because name related to earthly promises--not so name of Israel, [474]471; wond…
2,303 wordsSECTION 268Christians, must be taught first what to believe, then what to ask, [786]280; must turn all hindrances into their cross, [787]409, [788]410;
Christians, must be taught first what to believe, then what to ask, [786]280; must turn all hindrances into their cross, [787]409, [788]410; dignity of, compared with unregenerate man, [789]500; are sons of God, [790]355; by grace, [791]527, [792]530; not mere men, [793]355; joined on to righteousness of Christ, [794]539; are ve…
2,227 wordsSECTION 269Food, earthly, diminishes as fed on, not so heavenly, [1118]488; must prepare heart for latter, as stomach for former, [1119]488.
Food, earthly, diminishes as fed on, not so heavenly, [1118]488; must prepare heart for latter, as stomach for former, [1119]488. Forgiveness, our covenant with God, [1120]278, [1121]286; may exist with proper discipline, [1122]279, [1123]365; to be practised by those about to be baptized, [1124]278, [1125]282, [1126]286; enfor…
2,202 wordsSECTION 270Judas, betrayal of, of Christ, world saved through, God using designs of its evil, [1466]249; ate the Body and Blood to damnation, [1467]323
Judas, betrayal of, of Christ, world saved through, God using designs of its evil, [1466]249; ate the Body and Blood to damnation, [1467]323. Judgment, Day of, [1468]293; good works without purity of no avail at, [1469]293; value then to be given to alms an amazement to us, [1470]293, [1471]294; "midnight" signifies secrecy of,…
2,233 wordsSECTION 271Paul, of Samosata, false doctrine of, [1790]312 (note).
Paul, of Samosata, false doctrine of, [1790]312 (note). Peace, to be found in The Word, [1791]459; not to be looked for from the flesh, [1792]503; the end of all our trials, [1793]503. Pelagians, errors of, reproved, [1794]295, [1795]455 sq.; the "Pharisee" better than, in that he "gave thanks," [1796]455; strive against "open…
2,213 wordsSECTION 272Silence does not always imply absence of feeling, but want of power, [2091]461, [2092]468.
Silence does not always imply absence of feeling, but want of power, [2091]461, [2092]468. Siloa, [2093]512. Simon Magus, [2094]419. Sin, transgression--when man seeking "more" exceeds rule of justice, [2095]258; not to be despised because committed only against man, [2096]358, [2097]359, for sins against Christ in brethren u…
2,207 wordsSECTION 273Woman, Canaanitish, the: perseverance of, in prayer, [2401]345; figure of Church from among Gentiles, to whom Christ was not sent, [2402]345
Woman, Canaanitish, the: perseverance of, in prayer, [2401]345; figure of Church from among Gentiles, to whom Christ was not sent, [2402]345; an example of humility, [2403]342, through which she was changed, [2404]345, [2405]347. Woman, of Samaria, the, knew of Christ's coming from the Prophets, [2406]422. Word, The: hidden th…
2,634 wordsSECTION 274John
John [4452]1:1 [4453]1:1 [4454]1:1 [4455]1:1 [4456]1:1 [4457]1:1 [4458]1:1 [4459]1:1 [4460]1:1 [4461]1:1 [4462]1:1 [4463]1:1 [4464]1:1 [4465]1:1 [4466]1:1 [4467]1:1 [4468]1:1 [4469]1:1 [4470]1:1 [4471]1:1 [4472]1:1 [4473]1:1 [4474]1:1 [4475]1:1 [4476]1:3 [4477]1:3 [4478]1:3 [4479]1:3 [4480]1:3 [4481]1:3 [4482]1:3 [4483]1:3 [448…
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