Contemplations – Page 507 – Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Midlands, U.K.

“But I have a greater witness than John’s; for the works which the Father has given Me to finish–the very works that I do–bear witness of Me, that the Father has sent Me“ – John 5:36 . “For had you been willing to admit faith according to the (natural) consequence of the facts, I would have brought you over by My works more than he by his words. But since you will not, I bring you to John, not as needing his testimony, but because I do all ‘that you may be saved.’ For I have greater witness than that of John, namely, that from My works; yet I do not merely consider how I may be made acceptable to you by credible evidence, but how by that (of persons) known to and admired by you.” Then glancing at them and saying that they rejoiced for a season in his (John’s) light, He declared that their zeal was but temporary and uncertain.” – St. John Chrysostom #TheWorksOfTheSonTestifyOfHimAndTheFatherWhoSentHim #ChristIsRisen #TrulyHeIsRisen #coptic #orthodox

“But I have a greater witness than John’s; for the works which the Father has given Me to finish–the very works that I do–bear witness of Me, that the Father has sent Me“ – John 5:36 . “For had you been willing to admit faith according to the (natural) consequence of the facts, I would …

“Most assuredly, I say to you, he who hears My word and believes in Him who sent Me has everlasting life, and shall not come into judgment, but has passed from death into life.” John 5:24 . “If we believe in Christ, let us have faith in His work and promises; and since we shall …

“That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, concerning the Word of life— the life was manifested” 1John 1:1,2 . “You hear Him with pure ears forgiving your sins, reconciling you with His Father, paying the …

“Jesus said to him, “Thomas, because you have seen Me, you have believed. Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.”” – John 20:29 . “When the doubting disciple touched the wounds in His Master’s Body, the wounds inflicted by his unbelief were healed. The lack of faith displayed by Thomas was …

“Then, the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in the midst, and said to them, “Peace be with you.” When He had said this, He showed them His hands and His …

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