The writings of the Apostolic Fathers
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CHAP. XXIV.—_God continually shows us in nature that there will be a resurrection._ Let us consider, beloved, how the Lord continually proves to us that there shall be a future resurrection, of which He has rendered the Lord Jesus Christ the first-fruits[100] by raising Him from the dead. Let us contemplate, beloved, the resurrection which is at all times taking place. Day and night declare to us a resurrection. The night sinks to sleep, and the day arises; the day [again]…
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Further reading
- 1 Clement: reference
- 2 Clement: reference
- Ignatius to the Ephesians: reference
- Ignatius to the Magnesians: reference
- Ignatius to the Trallians: reference
- Ignatius to the Romans: reference
- Ignatius to the Philadelphians: reference
- Ignatius to the Smyrnaeans: reference
- Ignatius to Polycarp: reference
- Polycarp to the Philippians: reference
- Martyrdom of Polycarp: reference
- Didache: reference
- Epistle of Barnabas: reference
- Shepherd of Hermas: reference
- Epistle to Diognetus: reference
- Fragments of Papias: reference