Sermons & Devotionals by Early Christian Dictionary
Early Christian Dictionary
Holidays
Why, on the day of gladness, do we neither cover our door-posts with laurels, nor intrude upon the day with lamps? It is a proper thing, at the call of a public festivity, to dress your house up like some new brothel. However, in the matter of this homage to a lesser majesty, in reference to which w... Read More
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Holy Kiss
And they all wept sore, and fell on Paul's neck, and kissed him, Acts 20:37 Salute one another with an holy kiss. The churches of Christ salute you. Rom.16:16 All the brethren greet you. Greet ye one another with an holy kiss. 1 Cor.16:20 Greet one another with an holy kiss. 2 Cor. 13:12 Greet all t... Read More
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Holy Spirit
If you love Me, keep My commandments. And I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever—the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him; but you know Him, for He dwells with you and will be in you. John 1... Read More
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Homosexuality
Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind…shall inherit the kingdom of God. 1 Corinthians 6:9-10 And any one who uses such persons, besides the god... Read More
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Hospitality
Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality. Romans 12:13 Do not let a widow under sixty years old be taken into the number, and not unless she has been the wife of one man, well reported for good works: if she has brought up children, if she has lodged strangers, if she has washed... Read More
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Husbands
Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it; that he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word, that he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and... Read More
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Hymns
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. Colossians 3:16 For God gave man also a voice; and yet love-songs and indecent things are not on that account to be s... Read More
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Ignatius
Remember me in your prayers, that I may attain unto God; and remember also the church which is in Syria, whereof I am not worthy to be called a member. For I have need of your united prayer and love in God, that it may be granted to the church which is in Syria to be refreshed by the dew of your fer... Read More
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James, the Lord's brother
James, the Lord’s brother, succeeds to the government of the Church, in conjunction with the apostles. He has been universally called the Just, from the days of the Lord down to the present time. For many bore the name of James; but this one was holy from his mother’s womb. He drank no wine or other... Read More
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Jesus
I. Early Christian's view of Jesus II. Titles of Jesus III. Physical appearance of Jesus I. Early Christian's view of Jesus (Top) In the day when God shall judge the secrets of men by Jesus Christ according to my gospel. Romans 2:16 I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who ... Read More
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John, the Apostle
The writings of Papias in common circulation are five in number, and these are called an Exposition of the Oracles of the Lord. Irenaeus makes mention of these as the only works written by him, in the following words: "Now testimony is borne to these things in writing by Papias, an ancient man, who ... Read More
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Judaism
I. Christian attitude toward Judaism II. How the Jews persecuted the Christians III. How the Jews rejected God I. Christian attitude toward Judaism (Top) Well; because of unbelief they were broken off, and thou standest by faith. Be not highminded, but fear: For if God spared not the natural branche... Read More
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Judging Others
Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment. John 7:24 Do ye not know that the saints shall judge the world? and if the world shall be judged by you, are ye unworthy to judge the smallest matters? Know ye not that we shall judge angels? how much more things that pertain to th... Read More
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Judgment of God
And he commanded us to preach unto the people, and to testify that it is he which was ordained of God to be the Judge of quick and dead. Acts 10:42 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, wheth... Read More
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Kingdoms, Two
Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence. John 18:36 Thus also, says He, "Those who wish to behold Me, and lay hold of My kingdom, must through tri... Read More
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Lasts Days
And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many. And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold. Matthew 24:11-12 Except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: but for the elect's sake those days shall be shortened. Matthew 24:22 But as the day... Read More
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Law Suits
Dare any of you, having a matter against another, go to law before the unjust, and not before the saints? Do ye not know that the saints shall judge the world? and if the world shall be judged by you, are ye unworthy to judge the smallest matters? Know ye not that we shall judge angels? how much mor... Read More
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Law, Mosaic
I. Christians are not under the law II. Spiritual meaning of the law III. Purpose of the law I. Christians are not under the law (Top) For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the law, but under grace. Romans 6:14 The circumcision in which they trusted is abolished. For He decl... Read More
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Lord's Day
And upon the first day of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread, Paul preached unto them, ready to depart on the morrow; and continued his speech until midnight. Acts 20:7 Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him, that the... Read More
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Love of Enemies
Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also. And if any man will sue thee at the law, and take away thy coat, let him have thy cloak also. ... Read More
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Early Christian Dictionary (AD 30 - AD300)
Read freely text sermons and articles from Early Christian Dictionary in text and pdf format. The purpose of any dictionary is to define words and terms. By making use of close to 2,000 quotes from more than 30 different early church writers over a time span of three centuries dating before the time of Constantine, The Early Christian Dictionary lets the early Christians redefine some of the more important Bible concepts. After some investigation, you will probably find their understanding of scripture to be radically different than your own. You may find answers to many questions you�ve always had. The scriptures may come alive to you as you learn to walk in new light.Or you may decide not to put any reliance on their definitions at all. Even so you must remember that every time you pick up your bible you still rely on the Early Christian writers. That�s because they decided what books to include or not include in the New Testament canon that you use. And after all, if you find you have a serious conflict with the writings of men like Polycarp, you still have to grapple with the fact the these men were favored by both the Lord and the Apostles, and proven faithful even unto death. These are not new truths challenging your old ideas, these are old truths challenging your new ideas.