B1. Study and obey God’s Word as an authority *

B2. Old Testament has God’s words; study it *

B3. The Old Testament prophesied About Jesus *

B4. Jesus superseded some Old Testament laws *

B5. New Testament has God’s words; study it *

B6. There are only four true gospels *

B7. Paul’s Letters are scripture *

B8. The Gospel of John was written by John *

B9. Heb, Jms, 1,2 Pet, 1,2 Jn, or Jude scripture *

B10. The Book of Revelation is scripture *

G1. There is only One True God *

G2. God is almighty (omnipotent) *

G3. God loves us or is kind *

G4. God is holy, good, or pure *

G5. God does not speak lies / is Truth *

G6. God is a Father *

G7. The Trinity: one God in three ‘Persons’ *

G8. God knows all / even the secret things *

G9. God is everywhere *

G10. God does not change *

T1. Jesus is the Son of God *

T2. Jesus is the Only Begotten Son of God *

T3. The Deity of Jesus our Lord [28+] *

T4. Jesus is the Word of God *

T5. Jesus was in heaven from ages past *

T6. All things were created through Christ *

T7. Jesus Obedient or Subject to the Father *

T8. Worship, praise, or glorify Jesus *

T9. Inseparable/Father in Son or Son in Father *

T10. Incarnation of the Word/Jesus *

J1. Virgin birth of Christ *

J2. Jesus Christ was a real, sinless man *

J3. Jesus endured temptation *

J4. Jesus forgives us / remits sins *

J5. Jesus was crucified or died on the cross *

J6. Jesus suffered for us *

J7. Darkness and earthquake at Jesus’ death *

J8. Jesus rose from the dead *

J9. Jesus ascended to heaven and will return *

J10. Jesus: Mediator between God and man *

t1. Jesus is the/our Lord *

t2. King of Kings and Lord of Lords *

t3. Jesus is the Alpha and Omega *

t4. Jesus is the Door or Gate *

t5. Christ is the Image of God *

t6. Jesus is the/our Rock/Stone *

t7. Jesus is the Light or Light of Light *

t8. Jesus is our Shepherd *

t9. Jesus Christ is the Lamb of God *

t10. Jesus is a Lion *

i1. Christ is the Firstborn *

i2. Christ is the Second/Last Adam *

i3. Jesus called Emmanuel (God with us) *

i4. Jesus is our High Priest *

i5. Jesus is our Physician/doctor *

i6. Jesus is the Way *

i7. Jesus is the Truth *

i8. Jesus is our/the Life *

i9. Jesus is the Bread or Bread of Life *

i10. Jesus is the Vine *

H1. Mention of the Holy Spirit *

H2. The Holy Spirit is God *

H3. Person of the Holy Spirit *

H4. Glorify/worship the Holy Spirit *

H5. Christ born of Mary by the Holy Spirit *

H6. Paraclete or Holy Spirit already present *

H7. Baptized/washed with the Holy Spirit *

H8. The Holy Spirit seals believers *

H9. Filled with the Holy Spirit *

H10. Holy Spirit came down at Pentecost *

W1. God made all things in heaven and earth *

W2. Heaven and earth were created good *

W3. God created things from nothing *

W4. Enoch was translated without dying *

W5. Judgment of Noah’s flood / deluge *

W6. Judgment against Sodom or Gomorrah *

W7. The crossing of the Red Sea *

W8. God’s appearances in the Old Testament *

W9. Jesus performed miracles *

W10. Jesus preached to the dead *

P1. People are made in the image of God *

P2. Our bodies die, but our souls are immortal *

P3. Man fell when Adam and Eve ate the fruit *

P4. We have inherited a sinful nature *

P5. Reason/understanding was darkened *

P6. All have sinned; we must be born again *

P7. No way of salvation apart from Christ *

P8. People have the will to choose *

P9. We are aliens awaiting our eternal home *

P10. Salvation/church for all kinds of people *

S1. O.T. pointed to salvation in Christ in New *

S2. Salvation is a gift of God’s grace *

S3. Jesus’ death paid for our sins *

S4. Saved by Jesus’ blood or dying for us *

S5. Even Jews who reject Jesus will perish *

S6. Believers are the elect of God *

S7. The reprobate (non-elect) will be lost *

S8. Some elect died before knowing Savior *

S9. Some follow Christ for a time, yet perish *

S10. Not saved if living in sin *

E1. The Antichrist will come -after 125 A.D. *

E2. Heresies and persecution come before him *

E3. Before this will be many lesser antichrists *

E4. Two witnesses come before Christ returns *

E5. Jesus will return in glory -after 125 A.D. *

E6. Resurrection of believers / all *

E7. Christ will judge all / quick and dead *

E8. Our names are written in the Book of Life *

E9. Those who believe become sons of God *

E10. Believers will reign with Christ *

U1. Description of God’s throne *

U2. Angels are servants of God *

U3. Satan and the demons fell from heaven *

U4. The Millennium or the 1,000 years *

U5. Devil and followers cast in Lake of Fire *

U6. The prince of this world/air is evil/Satan *

U7. Reincarnation (transmigration) is wrong *

U8. Believers who die are with God forever *

U9. All who die rejecting Jesus go to Hell *

U10. Believers have rewards in Heaven *

O1. Cain murdered Abel *

O2. Abraham offered Isaac as a type of Christ *

O3. Joseph or his brothers *

O4. Moses led the Israelites out of Egypt *

O5. Joshua obeyed God to conquer Canaan *

O6. David was godly (except adultery) *

O7. King Solomon was wise *

O8. Elijah was a godly prophet *

O9. Hezekiah and the Assyrian army *

O10. Jonah in the fish and warned Ninevites *

N1. Herod’s slaughter in Bethlehem *

N2. John the Baptist was a godly forerunner *

N3. Judas betrayed Jesus *

N4. Pontius Pilate sentenced Jesus *

N5. High Priest Caiaphas/Herod tried Jesus *

N6. Peter was a godly apostle or martyr *

N7. James the Lord’s brother was godly *

N8. Cornelius the Centurion was saved *

N9. Barnabas was a godly brother *

N10. Paul was a godly Apostle of Christ *

X1. Do not worship any images or idols *

X2. God/Christ lives inside of Christians *

X3. Prayer to God is important *

X4. Pray at all times and in any place *

X5. Pray to Jesus *

X6. Follow Jesus, or His example *

X7. Fasting to God is good *

X8. The Lord disciplines and corrects us *

X9. Do not love family more than Jesus *

X10. Suffer persecution or martyrdom *

R1. We need to repent and come to God *

R2. Do not get drunk *

R3. Drinking wine is OK *

R4. No stealing or financial dishonesty *

R5. Do not love money *

R6. Forsake lies *

R7. Abortion is evil/murder *

R8. Do not murder *

R9. Stars have no influence on people *

R10. No sorcery, witchcraft, or magic *

I1. Obey or love God *

I2. Do not worship other gods *

I3. Have pure speech *

I4. Don’t let the sun go down on your anger *

I5. Be humble or not proud *

I6. Be content with what you have *

I7. Be peaceful, kind, gentle, or good *

I8. Have patience or self-control *

I9. Eating meat is fine *

I10. No drinking or eating blood *

L1. Love all / your neighbor as yourself *

L2. Forgive others/enemies; turn other cheek *

L3. Do not get revenge *

L4. Do not envy, covet or be jealous *

L5. Do to others as you would them do to you *

L6. Help the poor *

L7. Help widows or orphans *

L8. Heavenly treasure; don’t fear earthly loss *

L9. Practice hospitality *

L10. Preach the gospel to others *

A1. Christians met together on Sunday *

A2. Sing hymns to God, the Father, or Jesus *

A3. Practice water baptism *

A4. The Lord’s Supper (Eucharist) *

A5. No more animal or blood sacrifices *

A6. Offering money/possessions to God *

A7. Learn from prior church writers/councils *

A8. Cheer up/encourage other believers *

A9. Correct other believers *

A10. Calling ourselves Christians *

C1. Obey authority of godly church leaders *

C2. The Church should have unity *

C3. Excommunicate or separate from heretics *

C4. Local bishop, elders, or deacons *

C5. Church leaders should accept each other *

C6. Reject unchristian church leader authority *

C7. Remove leaders fallen in gross sin/heresy *

C8. Concept of one universal church *

C9. Churches should greet other churches *

C10. Tradition of the apostles or the church *

F1. Honor marriage, no extra-marital relations *

F2. No divorce except for unfaithfulness *

F3. We should be modest and pure *

F4. Do not watch violent or lewd shows *

F5. No homosexuality *

F6. We should honor our parents *

F7. Cherish and nurture our family *

F8. Having children (within marriage) is fine *

F9. Celibacy is better than marriage *

F10. Remarriage OK after death of spouse *

K1. Honor the king or government *

K2. Obey government when not against God *

K3. Do not aid in persecuting Christians *

K4. Pay taxes *

K5. Pray for rulers and those in authority *

K6. Bless or pray for those who persecute you *

K7. Government officials ought to be just *

K8. Disobey or change unjust laws *

K9. Providence, or God governing the world *

K10. Christ is king, or kingdom of Christ *

V1. Bold proclamation of truth *

V2. Using questions *

V3. Showing misconceptions/contradictions *

V4. Harsh rebuke in witnessing *

V5. Debate and argument in witnessing *

V6. Answering the questions of others *

V7. Name calling *

V8. Ridicule or sarcasm in witnessing *

V9. Humor in witnessing *

V10. Quoting poetry to share truth *

Y1. Quoting God’s word to unbelievers *

Y2. Promises of heaven or God’s love *

Y3. Threats of Hell or God’s wrath *

Y4. Morality vs. evil in other religions *

Y5. Nature witnesses to God *

*Y6. Appeal to science *

Y7. First Cause (cosmological argument) *

Y8. Only one can be supreme argument *

Y9. Appeal to historians *

Y10. Martyrs blood is a testimony *

r1. Dispute with Ebionites (Judaizers) *

r2. Simon Magus persisted in his heresy *

r3. From Marcion came many heresies *

r4. Dispute against Valentinian Gnostics *

r5. Dispute against Sethians or Ophites *

r6. Dispute against Encratite Gnostics *

r7. Dispute against other Gnostics *

r8. No mixing Christ and other religions *

r9. Avoid Docetic belief – not suffer in flesh *

r10. Dispute against Sabellians (Oneness) *

D1. Do not judge/condemn others *

D2. Dispute against Judaism *

D3. Dispute against Greco-Roman paganism *

D4. Dispute philosophy that denies one God *

D5. Dispute against the Magi / Zoroastrians *

D6. Dispute against Indian Bra[c]hmans *

D7. Dispute Egyptian myths *

D8. Dispute Chaldean/Babylonian religion *

D9. Dispute Syrian or Arabian religions *

D10. Dispute Druid or other European myths *

B11. Old Testament has types of Christ *

B12. Some parts of the Bible are allegorical *

G11. Majesty or glory of God *

G12. God is a jealous God *

G13. God/Christ rejoices over us *

T11. Jesus at the right hand of God *

T12. Jesus is the first-born (not just of Mary) *

J11. Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist *

J12. Cross’s shape or outstretched arms *

H11. Sevenfold spirit or seven spirits *

H12. Blasphemy against the Holy Spirit *

H13. People can grieve the Holy Spirit *

W11. Moses and the burning bush *

W12. The apostles worked miracles *

P11. Devil/demons tempt people *

E11. The Beast and/or His ImageRapture of believers *

E12. Rapture of believers *

E13. Believers will judge the world or angels *

U11. Believers are the bride of Christ *

U12. Mention of the angel Gabriel *

U13. Mention of the archangel Michael *

O11. Melchizedek of Salem *

O12. Samson *

N11. Mary Magdalene *

N12. Thomas the Apostle *

N13. Stephen the martyr *

X11. We rejoice when afflicted *

X12. We rejoice – besides being afflicted *

X13. Put on the armor of God/righteousness *

X14. Our bodies are God’s temple/temples *

X15. Exorcism or casting out devils *

R11. Do not be a Gossip or Chatterer *

I11. Do not be a slave of your belly *

L11. Love covers a multitude of sins *

L12. Care for the sick *

A11. Calling the Lord’s Supper the Eucharist *

A12. Separate from those who persist in sin *

D11. Do not throw pearls before swine *

D12. Apologetic use of Plato’s Timaeus *

D13. Apologetic use of Jupiter’s tomb *

D14. Pointing out adulteries of Greek gods *

e1. Bible misreferences *

e2. Misquoted or unknown Bible verses *

e3. Over-allegorical interpretation *

*e5. Women less, or less intelligent *

e6. Collective guilt of the Jews *

e7. Errors on animals *

e8. Atoms do not really exist *

*e8b. Errors on nature *

e9. Errors on geography or tribes *

*e10. Errors on human reproduction *

*d11. Lording over the flock *

d1. Seventy Septuagint translators *

*d2. Esdra/Ezra recovered the Old Testament *

d3. Paul or Barnabas wrote Hebrews *

d4. God is impassable *

d5. Jesus appeared on earth prior to His birth *

U4. Some fallen angels sinned with women *

*d6. No wigs or dying hair *

*d7. No cosmetics on teeth *

*d8. No jewelry *

D9. Penance *

p46 Chester Beatty II – 1,680 verses 70% Paul + Heb (100-150 A.D.) (partial – For the word of God) Heb 4:12

Clement of Rome (97/98 A.D.) "Look carefully into the Scriptures, which are the true utterances of the Holy Spirit. Observe that nothing of an unjust or counterfeit character is written in them." 1 Clement ch.45 p.16.

Clement of Rome (97/98 A.D.) "Ye understand, beloved, ye understand well the Sacred Scriptures, and ye have looked very earnestly into the oracle of God. Call then these things to your remembrance. When Moses went…" 1 Clement 53 p.19

Polycarp’s Letter to the Philippians (100-155 A.D.) ch.12 p.35 "For I trust that ye are well verses in the Sacred Scriptures, and that nothing is hid from you; but to me this privilege is not yet granted."

The Apology of Aristides (125 or 138-161 A.D.) ch.15 p.277 mentions that we should worship God the Creator, give hear to His incorruptible words, to escape from condemnation and punishment, and be found as heirs of life everlasting.

Justin Martyr in Dialogue with Trypho ch.29 p.209 (c.135-165 A.D.) says, "Are you acquainted with them, Trypho? They are contained in your Scriptures, or rather not yours, but ours. For we believe them; but though you read them, do not catch the spirit that is in them."

Tatian’s Diatessaron (died 172 A.D.) section 37 p.101 says that "it is not possible in the scripture that anything should be undone)

Athenagoras (177 A.D.) discusses those who attack God, God’s knowledge, His operation, and "those books which follow by a regular and strict sequence from these, and delineate for us the doctrines of piety." The Resurrection of the Dead ch.31 p.149

Theophilus to Autolycus (168-181/188 A.D.) book 1 ch.14 p.93 "But do you also, if you please, give reverential attention to the prophetic Scriptures, and they will make your way plainer for escaping the eternal punishments and obtaining the eternal prizes of God."

Irenaeus (182-188 A.D.) uses proofs from Scripture in many places, including Against Heresies book 4 ch.24.1 p.495

Caius (190-217 A.D.) ch.2.1 p.601 "And perhaps what they allege might be credible, did not the Holy Scriptures contradict them." Then he mentions earlier church writers.

Tertullian (200-240 A.D.) Now they who reject that Scripture can neither belong to the Holy Spirit, seeing that they cannot acknowledge that the Holy Ghost has been sent as yet to the disciples, nor can they presume to claim to be a church themselves,…" On Prescription Against Heretics ch.22 p.253.

Clement of Alexandria (193-217/220 A.D.) "Now the Scripture kindles the living spark of the soul, and directs the eye suitably for contemplation; perchance inserting something, as the husbandman when he ingrafts, but, according to the opinion of the divine apostle [Paul] exciting what is in the soul." And then quotes 1 Corinthians 11:31,32. Stromata book 5 ch.1 p.301

Tertullian (200-240 A.D.) appealed to scripture many times for his arguments, including Tertullian’s Five Books Against Marcion book 5 ch.4 p.437

Tertullian (200-240 A.D.) "We assemble to read our sacred writings, … However it be in that respect, with the sacred words we nourish our faith, we animate our hope, we make our confidence more steadfast; and no less by inculcations of God’s precepts we confirm good habits." Apology ch.39 p.46

Hippolytus bishop of Portus (225-235/6 A.D.) "There is, brethren, one God, the knowledge of whom we gain from the Holy Scriptures, and from no other source." Against the Heresy of One Noetus ch.9 p.227

Origen (225-254 A.D.) "…ancient Jewish writings, which we also use, but especially from those which were composed after the time of Jesus, and which are believed among the Churches to be divine." Origen Against Celsus book 3 ch.45 p.482

Origen (225-254 A.D.) "Then, finally, that the Scriptures were written by the Spirit of God." Origen’s de Principiis Preface 8 p.241

Asterius Urbanus (c.232 A.D.) was fearful in writing lest anyone think he was trying to add some new word or precept to the doctrine of the gospel of the New Testament. fragment 1 p.335

Novatian (250/4-256/7 A.D.) says that we should not hesitate to declare what the Scripture does not shrink from declaring. The truth of faith should not hesitate where the authority of Scripture has never hesitated. Treatise Concerning the Trinity ch.12 p.621

Anonymous Treatise Against Novatian (250/4-256/7 A.D.) ch.3 p.658 accusing the Novatians of only reading instead of understanding the heavenly scriptures. Then he quotes from Isaiah 42:19 as by Isaiah and Numbers 5:2 by Moses

Anonymous Treatise Against Novatian (250/4-256/7 A.D.) ch.9 p.659 says that Scripture cries to repent.

Anonymous Treatise On Rebaptism (250/4-256/7 A.D.) ch.1 p.667 speaks of people who are irreverently against the precept of the law and of all the Scriptures.

Anonymous Treatise On Rebaptism (250/4-256/7 A.D.) ch.1 p.668 says it will "as is needful collect into one mass whatever passages of the Holy Scriptures are pertinent to this subject."

Cyprian (246-258 A.D.) "Divine Scripture proves this, when it says, …" Treatises of Cyprian Treatise 1 ch.24 p.429

Novatus of Thamguda at the Seventh Council of Carthage (258 A.D.) p.566 under Cyprian says that "all the Scriptures give witness concerning the saving baptism"

Moyses, Maximum, and Nicostratus (248-257 A.D.) says "Certainly their spirits are to be cheered and to be nourished up to the season of their maturity, and they are to be instructed form the Holy Scriptures how great and surpassing a sin they [the lapsed] have committed." Letter to Cyprian 25 ch.6 p.304.

Dionysius of Alexandria (246-265 A.D.) mentions "the demonstration and teaching of the Holy Scriptures". Two books on the Promises ch.2 p.82

Dionysius bishop of Rome (259-269 A.D.) mentions "divine Scripture" in ch.1 and uses Moses in Deuteronomy [32:6] to "convict" these men in ch.2. Dionysius of Rome Against the Sabellians p.365

Archelaus (262-278 A.D.) appealed to Scriptures as an authority. Disputation with Manes ch.18 p.191

Theonas of Alexandria (c.300 A.D.) "Let no day pass by without reading some portion of the Sacred Scriptures, at such convenient hour as offers, and giving some space to meditation. And never cast off the habit of reading in the Holy Scriptures; for nothing feeds the soul and enriches the mind so well as those sacred studies do." Letter of Theonas, Bishop of Alexandria, to Lucianus, the Chief Chamberlain ch.9 p.161

Phileas (c.307 A.D.) mentions "the divine and holy Scriptures" Letter of Phileas to the People of Thmuis ch.1 p.162

Lactantius (315-325/330 A.D.) says that those who conspired against Jesus were ignorant of the sacred scriptures which foretold these things many age before by His prophets. The Divine Institutes book 4 ch.18 p.119.

Athanasius (331 A.D.) quotes Matthew 22:29 "Ye do err, not knowing the Scriptures nor the power of God" Four Discourses Against the Arians Discourse 1 ch.12.52 p.337

Athanasius (333 A.D.) says we should meditate on scripture day and night and the quotes Psalm 1:1-2. Easter Letter 5 ch.1 p.517

Basil of Cappadocia (357-379 A.D.) "Never neglect reading, especially of the New Testament, because very frequently mischief comes of reading the Old; not because what is written is harmful, but because the minds of the injured are weak. All bread is nutritious, but it may be injurious to the sick. Just so all Scripture is God inspired and profitable, and there is nothing in it unclean: only to him who thinks it is unclean, to him it is unclean." Basil to Julian Letter 41.3 p.144-145

Cyril of Jerusalem (c.349-386 A.D.) speaks of the importance of scripture in Lecture 5 ch.12 p.32

Epiphanius of Salamis (360-403 A.D.) "We can tell the solution of any question not through our own reasonings but from what follows from the Scriptures." Panarion (=Against Heresies) 65 as quoted in Examination of the Council of Trent I, p.153

Sozomen’s Ecclesiastical History book 2 ch.10 p.266 (370/380-425 A.D.) bishop Symeon showed other Christians about to be martyred from the sacred scriptures that their death would be true life, but to live in fear and deny God would be true death.

Orosius/Hosius of Braga (414-418 A.D.) proves a point "as Scripture attests" Defense Against the Pelagians ch.15 p.133

Orosius/Hosius of Braga (414-418 A.D.) mentions the "testimony of the Scriptures" Defense Against the Pelagians ch.23 p.147

Jerome (373-420 A.D.) "All [nuns] had every day to learn a certain portion of the holy scriptures." Letter 108.20 p.206

Augustine of Hippo (388-430 A.D.) says there are differing opinions on marriage, but we must see which of them are agreeable to the truth of divine Scriptures. On the Good of Marriage ch.2 p.399

John Cassian (410-430 A.D.) write of Paphnutius speaking of the authority of holy scripture. Conference of the Bishop Paphnutius ch.6 p.321

Ebionite Clementine Homilies (uncertain date) homily 2 ch.41 p.237 Appealed to scripture to judge truth.

Ebionite Letter of Peter to James 1 p.215 says they should only believe according to the Scriptures and mentions the prophets. They do not let anyone teach unless they have first learned how the Scriptures must be used.

The Arian Candidus’ Letter to Marius Victorinus (359-362 A.D.) speaks of Holy Scripture in Acts of the Apostles. Candidus’ First Letter p.56

The Arian Candidus’ Letter to Marius Victorinus (359-362 A.D.) says we have learned from the Holy Spirit in his Candidus’ Second Letter p.57

p45 Chester Beatty I – 833 verses (4 gospels + Acts) (200-225 A.D.) Mt 21:13,16; Acts 13:34-35 (Psalms, Isaiah)

Clement of Rome (97/98 A.D.) "Ye understand, beloved, ye understand well the Sacred Scriptures, and ye have looked very earnestly into the oracle of God. Call then these things to your remembrance. When Moses went…" 1 Clement ch.53 vol.1 p.19 (also vol.9 p.245)

Clement of Rome (97/98 A.D.) "For thus says God: ‘Let us make man in Our image, and after Our likeness.’" 1 Clement ch.33 vol.1 p.13-14 (vol.9 p.238-239). Also quotes Isaiah 6:3 as Scripture in ch.34 vol.1 p.14 (also vol.9 p.239)

Letter of Ignatius to the Philadelphians ch.5 p.82 (-107/116 A.D.) "And let us also love the prophets, because they too have proclaimed the Gospel, and placed their hope in Him, and waited for Him;"

Letter of Barnabas ch.5 p.139 (100-150 A.D.) "For to this end the Lord endured to deliver up His flesh to corruption, that we might be sanctified through the remission of sins, which is effected by His blood of sprinkling. For it is written concerning Him, partly with reference to Israel, and partly to us; and [The Scripture] saith thus: ‘He was wounded for our transgressions, and bruised for our iniquities: with His stripes we are healed…" (Isaiah 53:5,7)

Letter of Barnabas ch.4 p.138-139 (100-150 A.D.) quotes Exodus 31:18 and 34:28 as "Scripture says"

Justin Martyr (c.150 A.D.) quotes from Isaiah and other books in many places to establish truth in his dialogue. Dialogue with Trypho ch.110 p.254 and many other places.

Athenagoras (177 A.D.) says that the Holy Spirit operated in the prophets. A Plea for Christians ch.10 p.133

Tatian’s Diatessaron (died 172 A.D.) section 22 p.78 says that if they believed Moses they should believe Jesus.

Theophilus to Autolycus (168-181/188 A.D.) book 1 ch.14 p.93 "At the same time, I met with the sacred Scriptures of the holy prophets, who also by the Spirit of God foretold the things that have already happened,…" See also book 1 ch.14 p.93

Theophilus to Autolycus (168-181/188 A.D.) book 2 ch.22 p.103 "For the divine writing itself teaches us that Adam said that he had heard the voice. But what else is this voice but the Word of God, who is also His Son?"

Irenaeus Against Heresies (182-188 A.D.) book 5 ch.34.1 p.563 mentions the New Testament, and the Old Testament on p.564

The Muratorian Canon (190-217 A.D.) p.603 mentions the Old Testament

Clement of Alexandria (193-217/220 A.D.) quotes Numbers 6:9 as by Moses. The Instructor book 1 ch.2 p.210

Tertullian (207/208 A.D.) mentions the Old and New Testaments in Tertullian’s Five Books Against Marcion book 4 ch.6 p.351.

Asterius Urbanus (c.232 A.D.) mentions "the Old Testament prophets, or any of the New". from book 3 ch.9 p.337.

Origen (225-254 A.D.) "…ancient Jewish writings, which we also use, but especially from those which were composed after the time of Jesus, and which are believed among the Churches to be divine." Origen Against Celsus book 3 ch.45 p.482

Origen (225-254 A.D.) refers to the "Old Testament" in Against Celsus book 7 ch.24 p.620. He mentions the Old and New Testaments in Commentary on John book 5 ch.4 p.348.

Instructions of Commodianus ch.25 p.207 (240 A.D.) mentions the Old Testament claims concerning Christ.

Gregory Thaumaturgus (246-265 A.D.) says he was taught not to put his trust in philosophers, but in God and his prophets. Oration and Panegyric to Origen argument 15 p.36

Novatian (250/4-256/7 A.D.) mentions the Old and New Testaments in Treatise Concerning the Trinity ch.17 p.627 and ch.30 p.642-643.

Anonymous Treatise on Rebaptism (248-258 A.D.) mentions the Old and New Testaments ch.13 p.675

Anonymous Treatise Against Novatian (250/4-256/7 A.D.) ch.3 p.658 accuses the Novatians of only reading instead of understanding the heavenly scriptures. Then he quotes from Isaiah 42:19 as by Isaiah and Numbers 5:2 by Moses

Cyprian (248-258 A.D.) mentions the Old Testament in Treatises of Cyprian Treatise 12 ch.4 p.509

Dionysius bishop of Rome (259-269 A.D.) "For the doctrine of the foolish Marcion, which cuts and divides the monarchy into three elements, is assuredly of the devil, and is not of Christ’s true disciples… For these [true disciples] indeed rightly know that the Trinity is declared in the divine Scripture, but that the doctrine that there are three gods is neither taught in the Old nor the New Testament." Dionysius of Rome Against the Sabellians ch.1 p.365

Archelaus (262-278 A.D.) mentions the Old Testament and New Testament in The Disputation with Manes ch.41 p.214,215

Diodorus (262-278 A.D.) mentions the Law of Moses and the Old and New Testaments in The Disputation with Manes ch.40 p.214

Methodius (260-312 A.D.) mentions the Old Testament in The Banquet of the Ten Virgins Discourse 10 ch.2 p.348

Alexander of Lycopolis (301 A.D.) mentions the Old and New Scriptures in his refutation called Of the Manichaeans ch.5 p.243.

Victorinus bishop of Petau in Austria (martyred 304 A.D.) mentions the Old and New Testaments in his Commentary on the Apocalypse of the Blessed John p.345

Lactantius (315-325/330 A.D.) mentions two Testaments: Old and New in The Divine Institutes book 4 ch.20 p.122

Athanasius (333 A.D.) says we should meditate on scripture day and night and the quotes Psalm 1:1-2. Easter Letter 5 ch.1 p.517

Basil of Cappadocia (357-379 A.D.) "Never neglect reading, especially of the New Testament, because very frequently mischief comes of reading the Old; not because what is written is harmful, but because the minds of the injured are weak. All bread is nutritious, but it may be injurious to the sick. Just so all Scripture is God inspired and profitable, and there is nothing in it unclean: only to him who thinks it is unclean, to him it is unclean." Basil to Julian Letter 41.3 p.144-145

Augustine of Hippo (404 A.D.) says the church does not want to place her hope in man, let she fall under the curse pronounced in scripture, and quotes Jeremiah 17:5. Letter 89.5 p.375

Ebionite Letter of Peter to James 1 p.215 says they should only believe according to the Scriptures and mentions the prophets. They do not let anyone teach unless they have first learned how the Scriptures must be used.

Nestorius (451/452 A.D.) God gave the Law. The Bazaar of Heracleides book 1 ch.1.56 p.53

p46 Chester Beatty II – 1,680 verses 70% Paul + Heb (100-150 A.D.) Heb 1:5-13; 2:6-8,12,13

p72 (=Bodmer 7 and 8) (ca.300 A.D.) all of 1 Peter, 2 Peter, Jude 191 verses. The prophets prophecied about Christ. 1 Pet 1:10-12

Clement of Rome (97/98 A.D.) says that Isaiah 53 refers to Christ in 1 Clement ch.16 p.9.

Clement of Rome (97/98 A.D.) tells of Joshua, Rahab and the spies to Jericho. The scarlet thread was a type of the blood of the Lord. 1 Clement ch.12 vol.1 p.8 (also vol.9 p.233)

Letter of Ignatius to the Philadelphians ch.5 p.82 (-107/116 A.D.) "And let us also love the prophets, because they too have proclaimed the Gospel, and placed their hope in Him, and waited for Him;" Also ch.9 p.84

Letter of Barnabas ch.5 p.139 (100-150 A.D.) "For to this end the Lord endured to deliver up His flesh to corruption, that we might be sanctified through the remission of sins, which is effected by His blood of sprinkling. For it is written concerning Him, partly with reference to Israel, and partly to us; and [The Scripture] saith thus: ‘He was wounded for our transgressions, and bruised for our iniquities: with His stripes we are healed…" (Isaiah 53:5,7)

Letter of Barnabas ch.5 p.139 (100-150 A.D.) says that the prophets prophesied concerning Jesus.

Letter of Barnabas ch.5 p.139 (100-150 A.D.) quotes Isaiah 53:5,7 as showing that Jesus suffered for us as the lamb.

Polycarp’s Letter to the Philippians (100-155 A.D.) ch.6 p.34 says the prophets predicted the coming of the lord.

Justin Martyr (c.135-165 A.D.) Dialogue with Trypho ch.115 p.256 "But you ought to believe Zechariah when he shows in parable the mystery of Christ, and announces it obscurely." See also The First Apology of Justin Martyr (c.150 A.D.) ch.32 p.173-174.

Justin Martyr (c.135-165 A.D.) mentions how the Passover was a type of Christ who was sacrificed for our sins. Dialogue with Trypho ch.111 p.254. Also ch.68 p.232

Tatian’s Diatessaron (died 172 A.D.) section 29 p.88 in Lazarus and the rich man, says if they will not listen to Moses and the prophets, then they will not believe someone who rose from the dead.

Melito of Sardis (170-180 A.D.) says that Isaac almost being sacrificed was a type of Christ. "not shrinking form shedding the blood of his son." From the Catena on Genesis ch.5 Ante-Nicene Fathers vol.8 p.759

Irenaeus Against Heresies (182-188 A.D.) book 1 ch.10.1 p.330 says the Holy spirit spoke through the prophets of many things including the birth from a virgin, the passion, and resurrection from the dead and ascension to heaven.

Clement of Alexandria (193-217/220 A.D.) says Isaiah 9:6 refers to Christ. The Instructor book 1 ch.5 p.215

Tertullian (200-240 A.D.) says that Isaac as a type of Christ as he carried the wood of his own passion, and Joseph was a type of Christ, whom though blessed by his father, suffered persecution at the hands of his brothers. Answer to the Jews ch.10 p.165

Tertullian’s Five Books Against Marcion ch.18 p.336 (200-240 A.D.) says that Isaac and Joseph are types of the death of Christ.

Hippolytus (225-235/6 A.D.) says that Jesus was preached by the law and the prophets. Against the Heresy of One Noetus ch.17 p.230

Julius Africanus (235-245 A.D.) discusses the seventy weeks of Daniel and that prophecy was until John [the Baptist]. Five Books of the Chronology of Julius Africanus ch.16.1 p.134.

Origen (225-254 A.D.) gives the example of Philip and the eunuch of the Old Testament in Isaiah 53 prophesying about Christ. Origen’s Commentary on John book 1 ch.15 p.304. He also says that the Old Testament could be in one sense called "gospel" because it points to Christ. Commentary on John book 1 ch.14 p.303. Also book 2 ch.28 p.342

Origen (225-254 A.D.) says the Old Testament does not point out the Coming One, but only foretells Him and heralds His coming at a future time. Origen’s Commentary on John book 1 ch.5 p.299

Instructions of Commodianus ch.25 p.207 (240 A.D.) mentions the Old Testament claims concerning Christ.

Novatian 254-256 A.D. "But of this I remind you, that Christ was not to be expected in the Gospel in any other wise than as He was promised before by the Creator, in the Scriptures of the Old Testament; especially as the things that were predicted of Him were fulfilled, and those things that were fulfilled had been predicted." Treatise Concerning the Trinity ch.10 p.619. Also, He was promised before by the Creator, in the Scriptures of the Old Testament" Treatise on the Trinity ch.10 p.619

Novatian (250/4-256/7 A.D.) says that Deuteronomy 18:15 refers to Jesus. Treatise Concerning the Trinity ch.9 p.618

Cyprian (248-258 A.D.) says in the Old Testament it was written that Christ would suffer and rise again from the dead. Treatises of Cyprian Treatise 12 ch.4 p.509

Archelaus (262-278 A.D.) Jesus Christ was prophesied of. Disputation with Manes ch.43 p.219

Archelaus (262-278 A.D.) Moses prophesied of Jesus in Deuteronomy 18:18. The Disputation with Manes ch.41 p.216

Lactantius (315-325/330 A.D.) David prophesied about Jesus in Psalm16:10 as did Daniel 7:13. Epitome of the Divine Institutes ch.47 p.241. He also discusses Isaiah 7:14 in the Epitome of the Divine Institutes ch.44 p.239.

Athanasius (326-373 A.D.) says the Jews could find the right reason for when the Messiah would come by reading Daniel. Four Discourses Against the Arians Discourse2 ch.15.16 p.356

Gregory Nanzianzus (330-391) "for it is very evident the Twenty-first Psalm refers to Christ." [They number many of the Psalms one differently than we do today. On the Son - Fourth Theological Oration ch.5 p.311

John Chrysostom (before 407 A.D.) quotes Isaiah and says it refers to Christ in vol.10 Commentary on Matthew Homily 36 p.240.

Augustine of Hippo (388-430 A.D.) says that Psalm 110 1 openly refers to Christ. The City of God book 17 ch.17 p.355

The Ebionite Recognitions of Clement (c.211-250 A.D.) book 1 ch.32 p.89 says that Jesus is the one prophesied by Moses.

The Ebionite Clementine Homilies (uncertain date) homily 3 ch.49 p.247 discusses Genesis 49:10 (Shiloh) and Peter and Simon Magus both agreed this refers to Jesus.

p46 Chester Beatty II – 1,680 verses 70% Paul + Heb (100-150 A.D.) (Implied) Eph 10:18

Ignatius (-107/116 A.D.) If we still live according to the old Jewish law, we have not received grace. Ignatius’ Letter to the Magnesians ch.8 p.62

Letter of Ignatius to the Philadelphians ch.6 p.82 (-107/116 A.D.) "But if any one preach the Jewish law unto you, listen not to him…. they are in my judgment but as monuments and sepulchers of the dead, upon which are written only the names of men."

Letter to Diognetus ch.4 p.26 (c.130 A.D.) mentions how we are not to follow Jewish meats, the Sabbaths, circumcision, new moons, etc.

Letter of Barnabas (100-150 A.D.) says that the circumcision the Jews trusted in is abolished. ch.8 p.142

Justin Martyr (138-165 A.D.) mentions how God promised a New Covenant, and that the Jews could not keep the Old Covenant. Dialogue with Trypho ch.67 p.232.

Clement of Alexandria (193-217/220 A.D.) discusses Peter’s vision in Acts 10:10-15 and says "The use of them is accordingly indifferent to us. ‘For not what entereth into the mouth defileth the man,’ but the vain opinion respecting uncleanness. For God, when He created man, said, ‘All things shall be to you for meat.’" The Instructor book 2 ch.1 p.241

Tertullian (200-240 A.D.) says that faith free in Christ permits eating the meats of the Jewish Law. On Fasting ch.2 vol.4 p.103

Tertullian (200-240 A.D.) said that the law could not have been fulfilled or abrogated by Christ unless it was first given by the God who sent Christ. Tertullian Against Marcion book 5 ch.4 p.437

Hippolytus bishop of Portus (225-235/6 A.D.) [partial] Jesus is the fulfiller of the law. The Discourse on the Holy Theophany ch.5 p.236

Origen (225-254 A.D.) discusses how the Old Testament dietary laws are not applicable to those under the gospel. Origen’s Commentary on Matthew book 11 ch.12 p.440-441

Novatian (turned schismatic) 254-256 A.D. discusses how it is fine to eat all the prohibited meats no. On the Jewish Meats 2 -3p.646-647

Cyprian (248-258 A.D.) says "That the former law, which was given by Moses, was about to cease. That a new law was to be given." Treatises of Cyprian Treatise 12 Heads p.508

Gregory Thaumaturgus (246-265 A.D.) taught that all meat was OK to eat. Canonical Epistle 1 p.18

Archelaus (262-278 A.D.) discusses how Christ superseded the Sabbath as Lord of the Sabbath. The Disputation with Manes ch.42 p.216

Lactantius (315-325/330 A.D.) discusses the laws against eating pork, and says the Christ fulfilled these things. The Divine Institutes book 4 ch.17-18 p.119.

John Chrysostom (before 407 A.D.) discusses how Jesus "enhanced" the law of the Sabbath in vol.10 Commentary on Matthew Homily 39.3 p.257.

Augustine of Hippo (388-430 A.D.) discusses how Christians no longer have to keep the Jewish ceremonial law. Letter 75 ch.3.5 p.335

X The Ebionite Letter from Peter to James ch.2 p.215 emphasizes that not one jot or tittle of the law would pass away.

Clement of Rome (97/98 A.D.) "Take up the epistle [to you Philippians] of the blessed Apostle Paul." … Truly under the inspiration of the Spirit"

Justin Martyr (138-165 A.D.) mentions "how the New Testament, which God formerly announced" Dialogue with Trypho ch.51 p.221.

Justin Martyr (138-165 A.D.) "For the Apostles, in the memoirs composed by them, which are called Gospels, have thus delivered unto us what was enjoined upon them;" First Apology of Justin ch.66 p.185

Irenaeus Against Heresies (182-188 A.D.) book 5 ch.34.1 p.563 mentions the New Testament, and the Old Testament on p.564

Clement of Alexandria (193-217/220 A.D.) says "the blessed Paul" wrote and quotes 1 Corinthians 14:20. The Instructor book 1 ch.6 p.217

Tertullian (207/208 A.D.) mentions the Old and New Testaments in Tertullian’s Five Books Against Marcion book 4 ch.6 p.351. He also mentions the New Testament in An Answer to the Jews ch.6 p.157.

Asterius Urbanus (c.232 A.D.) mentions "the Old Testament prophets, or any of the New". from book 3 ch.9 p.337. He also mentions the New Testament in The Exordium p.335

Hippolytus bishop of Portus (225-235/6 A.D.) mentions the New Testament of our Savior in Commentary on Genesis 49:12-15 p.165.

Origen (225-254 A.D.) mentions the New Testament. Origen’s Commentary on John book 1 ch.6 p.300. He mentions the Old and New Testaments in Commentary on John book 5 ch.4 p.348.

Novatian (250/4-256/7 A.D.) mentions the Old and New Testaments in Treatise Concerning the Trinity ch.17 p.627.

Anonymous Treatise on Rebaptism (248-258 A.D.) mentions the Old and New Testaments ch.13 p.675. It mentions the New Testament in ch.2 p.668

Cyprian (246-258 A.D.) refers to Matthew as an authority in The Treatises of Cyprian Treatise 12 First Book ch.10-12 p.510-511.

Dionysius bishop of Rome (259-269 A.D.) "For the doctrine of the foolish Marcion, which cuts and divides the monarchy into three elements, is assuredly of the devil, and is not of Christ’s true disciples… For these [true disciples] indeed rightly know that the Trinity is declared in the divine Scripture, but that the doctrine that there are three gods is neither taught in the Old nor the New Testament." Dionysius of Rome Against the Sabellians ch.1 p.365

Archelaus (262-278 A.D.) mentions the Old Testament and New Testament in The Disputation with Manes ch.41 p.214

Diodorus (262-278 A.D.) mentions the New Testament in The Disputation with Manes ch.40 p.213

Alexander of Lycopolis (301 A.D.) mentions the Old and New Scriptures in his refutation called Of the Manichaeans ch.5 p.243.

Victorinus bishop of Petau in Austria (martyred 304 A.D.) Mentions the Old and New Testaments in his Commentary on the Apocalypse of the Blessed John p.345 He listed the letters of Paul in ch.16 p.345

Lactantius (315-325/330 A.D.) mentions two Testaments: Old and New in The Divine Institutes book 4 ch.20 p.122

Basil of Cappadocia (357-379 A.D.) "Never neglect reading, especially of the New Testament, because very frequently mischief comes of reading the Old; not because what is written is harmful, but because the minds of the injured are weak. All bread is nutritious, but it may be injurious to the sick. Just so all Scripture is God inspired and profitable, and there is nothing in it unclean: only to him who think it is unclean, to him it is unclean." Basil to Julian Letter 41.3 p.144-145

Tatian’s Diatessaron (died 172 A.D.) in this whole work accurately copies 79% of the verses in the gospels. That is 76% of Matthew, 59% of Mark, 78% of Luke, and 97% of John. He has references to no other gospels besides these four; the word Diatessaron means "the four".

Letter To Diognetus ch.11 p.29 (c.130 A.D.) [partial, no mention of four] "…the faith of the gospels is established, and the tradition of the Apostles is preserved…"

Justin Martyr (138-165 A.D.) [Partial, no mention of four] "For the Apostles, in the memoirs composed by them, which are called Gospels, have thus delivered unto us what was enjoined upon them;" First Apology of Justin ch.66 p.185

Tatian’s Diatessaron (died 172 A.D.) (partial) in this whole work accurately copies 79% of the verses in the gospels. That is 76% of Matthew, 59% of Mark, 78% of Luke, and 97% of John. He has references to no other gospels besides these four; the word Diatessaron means "the four".

Theophilus to Autolycus (168-181/188 A.D.) book 3 ch.12 p.114 says "found both with the prophets and in the Gospels, because they all spoke inspired by one Spirit of God."

Muratorian Canon (170-217 A.D.) Third book of the gospels is Luke. Muratorian Canon 1.

Muratorian Canon (170-217 A.D.) Fourth Gospel is that of John. Muratorian Canon 1.

Irenaeus (182-188 A.D.) "It is not possible that the Gospels can be either more or fewer in number than they are. … the ‘pillar and ground’ of the Church is the Gospel and the spirit of life; it is fitting that she should have four pillars, breathing out immortality on every side." Irenaeus Against Heresies book 3 ch.11.8 p.428

Clement of Alexandria (193-217/220 A.D.) mentions the prophecies, the gospels, and the apostolic words in Who is the Rich Man That Shall be Saved ch.42 p.604

Tertullian (200-240 A.D.) [Partial, no mention of four] Marcion "labours very hard to destroy the character of those Gospels which are published as genuine and under the name of the apostles, in order, forsooth, to secure for his own Gospel the credit which he takes away from them." Tertullian’s Five Books Against Marcion book 4 ch.3 p.348. Also book 5 ch.2 p.432 and On the Resurrection of the Flesh ch.33 p.568

Tertullian (200-240 A.D.) (partial) stresses the authorship of Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, Revelation, many of Paul’s Letters in Five Books Against Marcion book 4 ch.5 p.350.

Hippolytus (225-235/6 A.D.) [no mention of four] mentions the Gospels in The Refutation of All Heresies book 6 ch.24 p.85.

Julius Africanus (235-245 A.D.) (partial) mentions Luke and Matthew in discussing genealogies. Epistle to Aristides ch.3 p.126

Origen (225-254 A.D.) mentions Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Origen Against Celsus book 5 ch.56 p.568.

Origen has two whole chapters on why the gospels and not other books are called that in Commentary of John book 1 ch.7,8. p.300,301

Origen says the gospels are only four. Commentary on John ch.6 p.300.

Novatian (250/4-256/7 A.D.) (partial) "For as well the ancient prophecies as the Gospels testify Him to be the son of Abraham and the son of David" Treatise on the Trinity ch.9 p.618

Moyses, Maximum, and Nicostratus (248-257 A.D.) quote Matthew 10:37,38 and 5:10-12. Letter to Cyprian 25 ch.1 p.303

Dionysius of Alexandria (246-265 A.D.) (partial) mentions the four "evangelists" by name. (Does not explicitly say only four though.) Letter to Bishop Basilides canon 1 p.94

Victorinus bishop of Petau in Austria (martyred 304 A.D.) mentions the four Gospels, four rivers flowing in paradise, and other fours. Commentary on the Creation of the World p.341

Alexander of Alexandria (313-326 A.D.) (partial) mentions God who gave us the Law, the prophets, and the Gospels. Epistles on the Arian Heresy Epistle 1 ch.12 p.295

Lactantius (315-325/330 A.D.) [partial] alludes to Mark, quotes from Matthew and Luke, and quotes from John by name. The Divine Institutes book 4 ch.15 for an allusion to Matthew 8, Mark 4, Luke 8.

Cyril of Jerusalem (c.349-386 A.D.) says only 4 gospels in Lecture 4 ch.36 p.27

Augustine of Hippo (388-430 A.D.) mentions the Epistles of Paul and then the four books of the Gospel. On The Profit of Believing ch.7 p.350

p72 (=Bodmer 7 and 8) (ca.300 A.D.) all of 1 Peter, 2 Peter, Jude 191 verses. Calls the writings of Paul scripture. 2 Pet 3:15-16

Clement of Rome (97/98 A.D.) says to the Corinthians, "Take up the epistle of the blessed Apostle Paul." And refers to 1 Corinthians 3:13. 1 Clement ch.47 vol.1 p.18 (also vol.9 p.243)

Letter of Ignatius to the Ephesians ch.12 p.55 (-107/116 A.D.) mentions that Paul wrote a letter to the Ephesians. "Ye are initiated into the mysteries of the Gospel with Paul, the holy, the martyred, the deservedly most happy, at who feet may I be found, when I shall attain to God; who in all his Epistle makes mention of you in Christ Jesus."

Letter of Ignatius to the Romans ch.4 p.75 (-107/116 A.D.) "I do not, as Peter and Paul issue commandments unto you. They were apostles; I am but a condemned man;…"

Letter To Diognetus (c.130 A.D.) Alludes to Gal 4:10 ch.4 p.26 "observing months and days", Philippians 3:20 "citizens of heaven" To Diognetus ch.5 p.27, 1 Timothy 3:16 ch.11 To Diognetus p.29

Letter of Barnabas (100-150 A.D.) has allusions to Paul’s letters in Ephesians 2:21 in ch.6 p.141, col 1:15 in ch.12 p.145; eph 6:9 in ch.19 p.148

Polycarp’s Letter to the Philippians (100-155 A.D.) ch.11 p.35 says that 1 Corinthians 6:2 was by Paul.

Polycarp in his Letter to the Philippians ch.12 p.35 Ephesians 4:26 "For I trust that ye are well versed in the Sacred Scriptures, …It is declared then in these Scriptures, ‘Be ye angry, and sin not,’ and , ‘Let not the sun go down upon your wrath.’" (12/12 words of the verse)

Presbyters (Papias?) (130-155 A.D.) quotes 1 Corinthians 15:25,26 as said by the apostle fragment 5 p.154

Tatian (died 172 A.D.) quotes one-fourth of Titus 1:12 "though some one says that the Cretans are liars." Address of Tatian to the Greeks ch.27 p.76

Dionysius of Corinth (170 A.D.) (partial) fragment 3 vol.8 p.765 "Therefore you also have by such admonition joined in close union the churches that were planted by Peter and Paul, that of the Romans and that of the Corinthians…"

Melito of Sardis (170-180 A.D.) Mention of 1 Thessalonians as by the apostle. Oration on the Lord’s Passion ch.9 p.762

Christians of Vienna and Lugdunum (177 A.D) quotes Philippians 2:6 p.783-784

Athenagoras (177 A.D.) quotes part of 1 Corinthians 15:54 as "in the language of the apostle" The Resurrection of the Dead ch.18 p.159

Theophilus to Autolycus (168-181/188 A.D.) book 1 ch.14 p.93 quotes Romans 2:7; 1 Corinthians 2:9, and Romans 2:8,9

Irenaeus (182-188 A.D.) quotes 1 Corinthians 8:14 as by Paul. Irenaeus Fragment 26 p.574

Irenaeus (182-188 A.D.) quotes Romans 1:1-4 as by Paul writing to the Romans. Irenaeus Against Heresies book 3 ch.16.3 p.441

Passion of the Scillitan Martyrs (180-202 A.D.) p.285 "What are the things in your chest? Speratus said, Books and epistles of Paul, a just man."

The Muratorian Canon (190-217 A.D.) mentions that Paul wrote to seven churches in his epistles, Corinthians (2 letters), Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, Galatians, Thessalonians (2 letters), Romans. Wrote Philemon, Titus, two letters to Timothy.

The Muratorian Canon (190-217 A.D.) p.603 mentions the Apostle Paul along with the other New Testament writers.

Clement of Alexandria (193-217/220 A.D.) says "the blessed Paul" wrote and quotes 1 Corinthians 14:20. The Instructor book 1 ch.6 p.217. See also Fragment 1 ch.1 p.572.

Clement of Alexandria (193-217/220 A.D.) quotes Romans 16:19 by the Apostle in the Epistle to the Romans. The Instructor book 1 ch.5 p.214

Clement of Alexandria (193-217/220 A.D.) mentions Philippians 4:5 as by the apostle of the Lord. Exhortation to the Heathen ch.9 p.196

Tertullian says "the Apostle admonishes the Romans" and quotes Romans 13:1 in Scorpiace ch.14 p.647.

Tertullian quotes 1 Corinthians 8:2 and Galatians 1:7 and 5:7 as being by the apostle in On Prescription Against Heretics ch.27 p.256.

Tertullian’s Five Books Against Marcion book 2 ch.8 p.328 refers to 2 Corinthians 6:14 as by the apostle.

Tertullian mentions Paul being the author of Galatians, Corinthians, Philippians, Thessalonians, Ephesians, Romans, and John being the author of the Apocalypse (Revelation) in Against Marcion book 14 ch.5 p.350.

Tertullian says "the most holy apostle says" quoting part of 1 Corinthians 10:23 in On Baptism ch.17 p.677

Hippolytus (225-235/6 A.D.) quotes Romans 1:17 as by Paul Treatise on Christ and Antichrist ch.64 p.218

Instructions of Commodianus ch.31 p.209 (240 A.D.) speaks of Solomon and Paul the apostle.

2 Clement (c.150 A.D.) ch.11 p.520 quotes half of 1 Corinthians 2:9

Origen (225-254 A.D.) quotes of Romans 1:1-4 in Paul’s Epistle to the Romans. &&& p.276

Origen (225-254 A.D.) quotes 1 Corinthians 1:24 as by Paul. p.246

Origen quotes 1 Thessalonians 4:17 as by the apostle. p.299

Novatian (250-257 A.D.) mentions Romans 1:20 as by the apostle Paul. p.614 He mentions the Apostle Paul writing to the Corinthians and 1 Corinthians 2:6,7,8 in Treatise Concerning the Trinity ch.27 p.638

Anonymous Treatise Against Novatian (250/4-256/7 A.D.) ch.17 p.663 quotes Ephesians 5:6,7 as by the Apostle

Anonymous Treatise on Re-baptism (250-257 A.D.) ch.6 p.670 quotes Philippians 2 as by Paul

Cyprian (248-258 A.D.) mentions the Epistle of Paul to the Romans in Treatises of Cyprian - Testimonies ch.45 p.546.

Cyprian (248-258 A.D.) mentions the First Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians and then quotes 1 Corinthians 7:10,11 in Treatises of Cyprian - Testimonies Treatise 12 book 3 ch.90 p.553, and first Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians and quotes 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 in Treatises of Cyprian treatise 12 book 3 ch.65 p.551.

Moyses, Maximum, and Nicostratus (248-257 A.D.) quote Romans 8:35 as being by the Apostle Cyprian. Letter 25.1 p.303

Firmilian (246-258 A.D.) in his letter to Cyprian mentions evil people who defame the blessed apostles Peter and Paul in Letter 74 p.390

Gregory Thaumaturgus (240-265 A.D.) quotes part of 1 Corinthians 6:13 as "by the apostle" in Canonical Epistle canon 1 p.18

Dionysius of Alexandria (246-265 A.D.) quotes 1 Corinthians 15:41 as by Paul. From the Books on Nature ch.3 p.86

Paulus of Obba at The Seventh Council of Carthage (258 A.D.) p.570 quotes Romans 3:3,4 as by the Apostle.

Archelaus (262-278 A.D.) quotes 2 Corinthians 13:3 as by Paul and calls him an apostle. Disputation with Manes ch.42 p.218

Diodorus (262-278 A.D.) appeals to "the Apostle Paul and the Gospels" Disputation with Manes ch.45 p.221

Pierius of Alexandria (275 A.D.) quotes half of 1 Corinthians 7:7 as by Paul in Fragment 1 p.157

Theonas of Alexandria (c.300 A.D.) quotes loosely half of Colossians 4:6 in ch.8 p.161

Arnobius Against the Heathen (297-303 A.D.) book 2 ch.7 p.435 "Have the well-known words never rung in your ears, that the wisdom of man is foolishness with God?" (1 Corinthians 3:19)

Peter of Alexandria (285-311 A.D.) quotes Philippians 1:23,24 as by "the blessed apostle Paul" The Canonical Epistle Canon 10 p.274

Methodius (260-312 A.D.) mentions "Paul said" and discusses 1 Corinthians 15:50,54 Discourse on the Resurrection part 1 ch.14 p.368.

Victorinus bishop of Petau in Austria (martyred 304 A.D.) mentions Paul and the churches arranged by sevens. Commentary on the Apocalypse of the Blessed John ch.16 p.345

Alexander of Alexandria (313-326 A.D.) quotes 1 Corinthians 2:9 as by the apostle Paul and Colossians 1:16,17 as by Paul in Epistles on the Arian Heresy Epistle 1 ch.5 p.293

Alexander of Alexandria (313-326 A.D.) quotes Colossians 1:16,17 as by Paul in Epistles on the Arian Heresy Epistle 1 ch.7 p.293

Lactantius (315-325/330 A.D.) quotes half of Ephesians 4:26 as "God has enjoined us not to let the sun go down upon our wrath." The Divine Institutes book 6 ch.18 p.185

Lactantius (315-325/330 A.D.) mentions Peter and Paul preaching at Rome. The Divine Institutes book 4 ch.21 p.123.

Eusebius wrote whole commentaries on Luke and 1 Corinthians. Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers Second Series vol.1 p.41

Athanasius (335 A.D.) declares that eating meat is fine and quotes 1 Corinthians 6:13 as by Paul. Easter Letter 7 ch.2 p.524

Marius Victorinus to the Arian Candidus (359-362 A.D.) mentions Paul and refers to Ephesians 1:3. Marius’ Letter to Candidus ch.2 p.60. He also refers to Paul and Romans 11:13 in ch.1 p.60

Gregory of Nyssa (356-397 A.D.) says Romans 1:1 is by Paul in Against Eunomius book 2 ch.4 p.105 and the Epistle to the Romans in Against Eunomius book 2 ch.9 p.117

Gregory of Nyssa (356-397 A.D.) 1 Corinthians 15:51,52 "the divine Apostle … to the Corinthians" On the Making of Man ch32.6 p.412

Orosius/Hosius of Braga (414-418 A.D.) refers to 2 Corinthians 5:9-10 as by the Apostle Paul. Defense Against the Pelagians ch.18 p.140

Augustine of Hippo (388-430 A.D.) mentions the Epistles of Paul and then the four books of the Gospel. On The Profit of Believing ch.7 p.350

Theophilus to Autolycus (168-181/188 A.D.) book 2 ch.22 p.103 has "John says" and then quotes John 1:1a.

Muratorian Canon (170-217 A.D.) Fourth Gospel is that of John. Muratorian Canon 1.

Irenaeus (182-188 A.D.) "even as John, the disciple of the Lord, declares regarding Him [Jesus]:" and then quotes John 1:3. Irenaeus Against Heresies book 2 ch.2 p.362.

Clement of Alexandria (193-217/220 A.D.) John wrote his Gospel. Stromata book 5 ch.12 p.463

Tertullian (200-240 A.D.) stresses the authorship of Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, Revelation, many of Paul’s Letters in Five Books Against Marcion book 4 ch.5 p.350.

Hippolytus (225-235/6 A.D.) "And the blessed John, in the testimony of his Gospel, and quotes John 1:1. Against the Heresy of One Noetus ch.14 p.228

Origen (225-254 A.D.) mentions Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Origen Against Celsus book 5 ch.56 p.568

Origen (225-254 A.D.) speaks of "John, in his Gospel" Origen’s de Principiis 8 p.245

Novatian says John 1:14 is by John in Treatise Concerning the Trinity ch.13 p.622

Anonymous Treatise Against Novatian (248-258 A.D.) ch.2 p.657 says John 10:1 is by John, the gospel.

Anonymous Treatise on Re-Baptism (254-257 A.D.) says "as it is written in the Gospel according to John" ch.9 p.672

Cyprian (246-258 A.D.) mentions the "Gospel according to John" and then quotes John 3:18,19 in Treatises of Cyprian - Testimonies ch.31 p.543

Peter of Alexandria (285-311 A.D.) discusses the "third hour" form the autograph copy itself of the Evangelist John, preserved in the church in Ephesus. Fragment 5.2 p.283

Pacian of Barcelona (343/377-379/392 A.D.) (partial) refers to Revelation 2:5 as in the Apocalypse. (Does not say by John though.) On Penance ch.11 (3) p.86

Orosius/Hosius of Braga (414-418 A.D.) alludes to Revelation 20:12 as in the Apocalypse of John. Defense Against the Pelagians ch.13 p.131

The Muratorian Canon (190-217 A.D.) explicitly mentions by name all the books of our New Testament today except for Matthew, Mark, Hebrew, James, 1, 2 Peter, and 3 John.

Irenaeus (182-188 A.D.) mentions by name, quotes, or references every book of the New Testament except for Philemon and 3 John. He has only ¼ of a quote from 2 Peter.

Clement of Alexandria (193-217/220 A.D.) quotes 1 Peter 2:1-3 as an authority. The Instructor book 1 ch.6 p.220

Tertullian (200-220/240 A.D.) quotes Hebrews 6:4-8 in On Modesty ch.20 vol.4 p.97

Tertullian mentions by name, quotes, or references every single book of the New Testament except for Philemon and 3 John.

Hippolytus (225-235/236 A.D.) quotes 1 Peter 1:24,25 The Refutation of All Heresies book 4 ch.5 p.76

Hippolytus alludes to 2 Peter 1:18,19 The Refutation of All Heresies book 10 ch.24 p.151

Hippolytus references 2 Peter 3:3 p.244

Hippolytus references 1 John 2:18 as by John. p.244

Hippolytus references Jude 18,19 as by Jude. p.244

Hippolytus mentions by name, quotes, or references every single book of the New Testament except for Philemon, James, and 2, 3 John.

Origen (225-254 A.D.) quotes Hebrews 6:7,8 as to the Hebrews. Origen’s de Principiis book 3 ch.1.10 (Greek) p.310

Quote of James 4:17 Origen’s de Principiis book 1 ch.3.6 p.254

Origen quotes 1 Peter 1:9 as by Peter. p.287

Origen quotes half of 1 Peter 3:15a

Origen quotes 1 Peter 3:18-21 as by Peter p.279

Quote of 1 John 1:5 as John writes in his Epistle. Origen’s de Principiis book 1 ch.1.1 p.242

Origen mentions by name, quotes, or references every single book of the New Testament except for Philemon, 2 Peter, and 2, 3 John.

Novatian (250/4-256/7 A.D.) Half quote of 1 John 4:12 as by John. Treatise on the Trinity ch.18 p.627

Anonymous Treatise on Re-Baptism (254-257 A.D.) ch.15 p.675 quotes 1 John 5:6 as "John says of our Lord in his epistle"

Cyprian (246-258 A.D.) mentions by name, quotes, or references every single book of the New Testament except for Philemon, James, and 3 John, Jude.

Cyprian (246-258 A.D.) quotes 1 John 2:3,4 as by the Apostle John. Letter 24.2 p.302

Aurelius of Chullabi [or Cululi in Byzacena] says "John the apostle laid it down in his epistle" and then quotes 2 John 10,11. The Seventh Council of Carthage (258 A.D.) p.568

Dionysius of Alexandria (246-265 A.D.) mentions two letters by John the apostle, but not a third. Two books on the Promises ch.4-5 p.82-83

Gregory of Nyssa (382-383 A.D.) said that Paul wrote Hebrews and refers to Hebrews 5:5. Against Eunomius book 6 ch.2 p.183

Augustine of Hippo (388-430 A.D.) says "for there is hardly a page of Scripture on which it is not clearly written that God resisteth the proud and giveth grace to the humble." [James 4:6 and 1 Peter 5:6] On Christian Doctrine book 3 ch.23 p.565

Clement of Rome (97/98A.D.) Quote: Revelation 22:12 p.14 (Also Isaiah 40:10; 62:11) First Letter of Clement ch.34 p.14

Justin Martyr (138-165 A.D.) mentions a literal millennium in Dialogue with Trypho ch.75-81 p.236-240. In ch.81 he says, "And further, there was a certain man with us, whose name was John, one of the apostles of Christ, who prophesied, by a revelation that was made to him, that those who believed in our Christ would dwell a thousand years in Jerusalem; and that thereafter the general, and, in short, the eternal resurrection and judgment of all men would likewise take place."

Muratorian Canon (170-217 A.D.) John wrote the Apocalypse. Two letters belonging to John, or bearing the name John. The Epistle of Jude. p.603.

Irenaeus (182-188 A.D.) Quotes Revelation 6:2 as by John in the Apocalypse. Irenaeus Against Heresies book 3 ch.21.3 p.493

Clement of Alexandria (193-217/220 A.D.) John wrote the Apocalypse [Revelation] Stromata book p.504

Tertullian (200-220 A.D.) quotes Revelation 1:16 as "the Apostle John, in the Apocalypse" in Five Books Against Marcion book 3 ch.14 p.333

Hippolytus (225-235/6 A.D.) references John in the Apocalypse: Rev 1:8 Against the Heresy of One Noetus ch.6 p.225. He also quotes Revelation 22:15 as "John says" in Treatise on Christ and Antichrist ch.65 p.219.

Origen (225-254 A.D.) mentions Revelation 5:8 as from John in Revelation Origen Against Celsus book 8 ch.17 p.645 Also Origen’s Commentary on John book 1 ch.14 p.305 says that Revelation was written by John son of Zebedee. Origen’s Commentary on John book 1.1 p.297 mentions John in his Apocalypse.

Anonymous Work Against Novatian (c.250-257 A.D.) ch.17 p.663 quotes Revelation 20:11-13 as John says in the Apocalypse. He also quotes Revelation 3:17 as in the Apocalypse in ch.2 p.657, and Revelation 17:15 as in the Apocalypse in ch.4 p.658

Anonymous Work Against Novatian (A Treatise Against the Heretic Novatian) ch.4 p.658 quotes part of Revelation 17:15 as in the Apocalypse.

Cyprian (246-258 A.D.) mentions the Apocalypse and then quotes Revelation 18:4-9 in Treatises of Cyprian - Testimonies ch.36 p.544.

Dionysius of Alexandria (246-265 A.D.) says that Revelation was written by John, but thinks it was a different John that the author of the Gospel, and 1 and 2 John. He thought this based on the fact that John did not use his name in the other books, Dionysius says there were two different monuments in Ephesus, and both of them are to a John. Two books on the Promises ch.4-5 p.82-83

Athanasius (356-360 A.D.) quotes "John in the Apocalypse" saying Jesus is the Alpha and Omega. Four Discourses Against the Arians Discourse 4 ch.28 p.444

Augustine of Hippo (388-430 A.D.) quotes Revelation 1:8 as Jesus speaking in the Apocalypse. On Faith and the Creed ch.5.15 p.327

Clement of Rome (97/98 A.D.) says that we have only one God, one Christ, and one spirit of grace poured out on us. 1 Clement ch.46 p.17

Ignatius (-107/116 A.D.) "His grace to fully convince the unbelieving that there is one God, who has manifested Himself by Jesus Christ His Son, who is His eternal Word,..." Letter of Ignatius Letter to the Magnesians ch.8 p.62

Ignatius (-107/116 A.D.) "You are in error when you call the demons of the nations gods. For there is but one God, who made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and all that are in them; and one Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, whose kingdom may I enjoy." Trajan asked, do you mean the one who was crucified under Pontius Pilate? The Martyrdom of Ignatius ch.2 p.129

Apology of Aristides (125 or 138-161 A.D.) p.276 teaches on one God Almighty.

Letter To Diognetus ch.3 p.26 (c.130 A.D.) mentions it proper to worship the one God as being Lord of all.

Justin Martyr (138-165 A.D.) There was never any true God for anyone but the Creator, and there will never be any other God. Dialogue with Trypho ch.11 p.199

Shepherd of Hermas (c.160 A.D.) book 2 first commandment p.20 says there is one God who create and finished all things, and made all things out of nothing.

Tatian (died 172 A.D.) says that He [God] alone is without beginning, and He Himself is the beginning of all things. He made both the visible and invisible things. Address of Tatian to the Greeks ch.2-3 p.65-66

Melito of Sardis (170-180 A.D.) discusses a man forsaking the light and saying there is another God. Discourse to Antonius Caesar p.751

Athenagoras (177 A.D.) said that like Christians, even some Greek poets said there is only one God. A Plea for Christians ch.5,6 p.131

Athenagoras (177 A.D.) taught that Isaiah 41:4; 44:6; 43:10,11; 66:1 show that there is only one God. A Plea for Christians ch.9 p.133

Maximus of Jerusalem (185-196) "There cannot exist two uncreated substances at one and the same time". Also, "we are driven to the conclusion that there is only one uncreated substance." fragment 1 vol.8 p.767

Irenaeus (182-188 A.D.) "The Church, though dispersed throughout the whole world, even to the ends of the earth, has received from the apostles and their disciples this faith: [She believes] in one God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven, and earth, and the sea, and all things that are in them; and in one Christ Jesus, the Son of God, who became incarnate for our salvation; and in the Holy Spirit, who proclaimed through the prophets the dispensations of God, and the advents, and the birth from a virgin, and the passion [death], and the resurrection from the dead, and the ascension into heaven in the flesh of the beloved Christ Jesus, our Lord, and his [future] manifestation from heaven in the glory of the Father ‘to gather all things in one,’ and to raise up anew all flesh of the whole human race, in order that to Christ Jesus, our Lord, and God, and Savior, and King, according to the will of the invisible Father, ..." Irenaeus Against Heresies book 1 ch.10.2 p.330.

The Octavius of Minucius Felix (210 A.D.) ch.18 p.183 To God who is alone, the name God is the whole" Also ch.33 p.193

Clement of Alexandria (193-217/220 A.D.) says that God is one. The Instructor book 1 ch.4 p.211. Also see The Instructor book 1 ch.5 p.213

Clement of Alexandria (193-217/220 A.D.) says that the God of all is the only One good. The Instructor book 1 ch.9 p.228

Tertullian (200-240 A.D.) These [the four gospels] all start with the same principles of the faith, so far as relates to the one only God the Creator and His Christ, how that He was born of the Virgin, and came to fulfil the law and the prophets." Tertullian’s Five Books Against Marcion 207/208 A.D. book 4 ch.2 p.347

Hippolytus (225-235/236 A.D.) says in The Refutation of All Heresies book 10 ch.28 p.150, "The first and only (one God) both Creator and Lord or all, had nothing coeval with Himself, not infinite chaos, nor measureless water nor solid earth, ... But He was One alone in Himself."

Origen (225-254 A.D.) "Now it is possible that some may dislike what we have said representing the Father as the one true God…" Origen’s Commentary on John book 2 ch.3 p.323

Novatian (250/4-256/7 A.D.) speaks of the only God. Treatise Concerning the Trinity ch.3 p.614 and He has no equal and is of necessity the Highest. Treatise Concerning the Trinity ch.4 p.614

Nemesianus of Thubunae at the Seventh Council of Carthage (258 A.D.) p.566 quotes Ephesians 4:3-6 as keeping the unit of the Spirit and One God.

Dionysius of Alexandria (246-265 A.D.) "Now we worship the one God, who is the Creator of all things," Part 2 Letter 10 ch.5 p.105

Dionysius bishop of Rome (259-269 A.D.) it is just to dispute against those who say there are three powers and distinct substances. Dionysius of Rome Against the Sabellians ch.1 p.365

Archelaus (262-278 A.D.) mentions "the One God" Disputation with Manes ch.18 p.192 and "one God" in Disputation with Manes ch.29 p.202.

Lactantius (315-325/330 A.D.) There is only one God The Divine Institutes book 1 ch.4 p.13

Council of Nicea (325 A.D.) Creed p.3 "One God, the Father Almighty, maker of all things…"

Synod of Antioch in Encaeniis (341 A.D.) (Implied by Nicea) Canon 1 p.108 says to excommunicate people who presume to set Nice[a] under Constantine.

Council of Sirmium (Greek creed) 351 A.D. One God, Father Almighty. Socrates Ecclesiastical History book 2 ch.30 in Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers 2nd Series vol.2 p.56-57.

Synod of Seleucia in Isauria (357/358 A.D.) , One God, Father Almighty, made all things, Socrates’ Ecclesiastical History book 2 ch.40 in The Nicene and post-Nicene Fathers Second series vol.2 p.60

Marius Victorinus to the Arian Candidus (359-362 A.D.) says that God is the One and Only. Marius’ Letter to Candidus ch.3 (12) p.69

Creed of Eunomius (Extreme Arian) (c.360-c.377 A.D.) "We believe in One God, the Father Almighty, of Whom are all things…Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers Second Series vol.8 p.xxxiv

Gregory of Nyssa (382-383 A.D.) says there are not three gods but a Trinity in On Not Three Gods p.336

Cyril of Jerusalem (c.349-386 A.D.) says that God is one. Lecture 4 ch.4 p.20; Lecture 7 ch.1 p.74

John Chrysostom (before 407 A.D.) mentions only one God in vol.10 Commentary on Matthew Homily 71 p.432.

Augustine of Hippo (388-430 A.D.) says that Christ is God, and very God, and with the Father "the One and only God" On the Trinity book 1 ch.6 p.21

The Ebionite Recognitions of Clement (c.211-250 A.D.) book 1 ch.7 p.78 says One God created the heavens and earth.

The Ebionite Clementine Homilies (uncertain date) homily 2 ch.40 p.236 says there is only one and good God, maker of the world.

The Arian Candidus’ Letter to Marius Victorinus (359-362 A.D.) says there is One God, who is the first cause of all things and unchangeable. Candidus’ First Letter ch.1,2 p.54

p46 Chester Beatty II – 1,680 verses 70% Paul + Heb (100-150 A.D.) Rom 9:29

p47 (= Chester Beatty III) (c.250-300 A.D.) 31% of Revelation Rev 9:20-11:3; 11:5-16:15; 16:17-17:2 calls God Almighty. Rev 11:17

Clement of Rome (97/98 A.D.) refers to Hebrews 6:18 where nothing is impossible with God except to lie. 1 Clement ch.27 p.12

Clement of Rome ch.1 p.229 (97/98 A.D.) mentions Almighty God.

Apology of Aristides (125 or 138-161 A.D.) p.276 mentions one God Almighty.

Didache (=Teaching of the Twelve Apostles) (c.125 A.D.) ch.10 p.380 speaks of the holy Father, and Master almighty.

Justin Martyr (c.150 A.D.) Dialogue with Trypho ch.139 p.269 mentions "the Almighty Father"

Shepherd of Hermas (c.160 A.D.) book 1 vision 3 ch.3 p.14 mentions the word of the almighty and glorious Name.

Theophilus to Autolycus (168-181/188 A.D.) book 1 ch.14 p.90 "He is creator and maker of the universe; the Highest, because of His being above all; and Almighty, because He Himself rules and embraces all."

Irenaeus (182-188 A.D.) "The Church, though dispersed throughout the whole world, even to the ends of the earth, has received from the apostles and their disciples this faith: [She believes] in one God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven, and earth, and the sea, and all things that are in them; and in one Christ Jesus, the Son of God, who became incarnate for our salvation; and in the Holy Spirit, who proclaimed through the prophets the dispensations of God, and the advents, and the birth from a virgin, and the passion [death], and the resurrection from the dead, and the ascension into heaven in the flesh of the beloved Christ Jesus, our Lord, and his [future] manifestation from heaven in the glory of the Father ‘to gather all things in one,’ and to raise up anew all flesh of the whole human race, in order that to Christ Jesus, our Lord, and God, and Savior, and King, according to the will of the invisible Father, ..." Irenaeus Against Heresies book 1 ch.10.2 p.330.

Maximus of Jerusalem (185-196) God has a controlling power over all things. fragment 1 vol.8 p.771

Clement of Alexandria (193-217/220 A.D.) "and there is nothing which God cannot do." The Instructor book 1 ch.3 p.210. He also speaks of the omnipotent in Stromata book 2 ch.16 p.363

Clement of Alexandria (193-217/220 A.D.) says that God is Almighty The Instructor book 1 ch.3 p.211

Tertullian (200-240 A.D.) "…for I have but one true Lord, the God omnipotent and eternal, who of Lord of the emperor as well." Apology ch.34 p.43

Hippolytus bishop of Portus (225-235/6 A.D.) says John has said "Which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty." Against the Heresy of One Noetus ch.6 p.225.

Hippolytus bishop of Portus (225-235/6 A.D.) "By the omnipotent will of God all things are made". Against Beron and Helix fragment 1 p.231

Origen (225-254 A.D.) calls God the Almighty. de Principiis book 1 ch.2.5 p.247; book 1 ch.2.10 p.249

Instructions of Commodianus ch.3 p.203 (240 A.D.) mentions Almighty God and the "law of the Omnipotent" in ch.22 p.206.

Novatian (250/4-256/7 A.D.) speaks of God the Father and Lord Omnipotent, the found of all things. Treatise Concerning the Trinity ch.17 p.627 and ch.1 p.611

Cyprian to Cornelius (246-258 A.D.) "I … do render the greatest thanks without ceasing, dearest brother, to God the Father Almighty, and to His Christ the Lord and our God and Saviour, that the Church is thus divinely protected, and its unity and holiness is not constantly nor altogether corrupted by the obstinacy of perfidy and heretical wickedness." Letter 46 p.324

Cornelius to Cyprian (246-258 A.D.) mentions Almighty God Letter 46 p.323

Felix, Jader, Polianus, and the rest of the martyrs to Cyprian (246-256 A.D.) "…And we have given and do give thanks to God the Father Almighty through His Christ," Letter 79 p.406

Dionysius of Alexandria (246-265 A.D.) speaks of the "Almighty Father" Letter to Dionysius of Rome book 4 ch.15 p.94 and Jesus telling the Father, "all things are possible to thee" Exegetical Fragment 3 on Luke 22:42, etc. p.117.

Archelaus (262-278 A.D.) "quotes Galatians 4:4, "May the Omnipotent God preserve you whole in soul and in spirit." Disputation with Manes ch.44 p.220

Victorinus bishop of Petau in Austria (martyred 304 A.D.) "but also the Word itself of God the Father Omnipotent," Commentary on the Apocalypse of the Blessed John p.348

Dionysius of Rome (259-269 A.D.) Against the Sabellians p.366 mentions the Father Omnipotent

Theonas of Alexandria (c.300 A.D.) gives thanks to Almighty God and refers to God your Father, who is in heaven. Letter of Theonas, Bishop of Alexandria, to Lucianus, the Chief Chamberlain ch.1 p.158

Methodius (260-312 A.D.) "Very God, in the name of the Very God, the Omnipotent from the Omnipotent, the Son in the name of the Father." Oration on Psalms ch.5 p.396.

Arnobius Against the Heathen (297-303 A.D.) book 1 ch.36 p.422 mentions worshipping "the omnipotent God". He mentions the Almighty Creator in book 12 ch.33 p.451

Lactantius (315-325/330 A.D.) calls God the Omnipotent in The Divine Institutes book 1 ch.10 p.180

Council of Nicea (325 A.D.) Creed p.3 "One God, the Father Almighty, maker of all things…

Synod of Antioch in Encaeniis (341 A.D.) (implied by Nicea) Canon 1 p.108 says to excommunicate people who presume to set Nice[a] under Constantine.

Athanasius (356-360 A.D.) says God is Almighty. Four Discourses Against the Arians Discourse 2 ch.16.23 p.361

Council of Sirmium (Greek creed) 351 A.D. One God, Father Almighty. Socrates Ecclesiastical History book 2 ch.30 in Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers 2nd Series vol.2 p.56-57.

Synod of Seleucia in Isauria (357/358 A.D.) , One God, Father Almighty, made all things, Socrates’ Ecclesiastical History book 2 ch.40 in The Nicene and post-Nicene Fathers Second series vol.2 p.60

Marius Victorinus to the Arian Candidus (359-362 A.D.) speaks of the all-powerful Father. Marius’ Letter to Candidus ch.5 (32) p.83

Creed of Eunomius (Extreme Arian) (c.360-c.377 A.D.) "We believe in One God, the Father Almighty, of Whom are all things…" Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers Second Series vol.8 p.xxxiv

Gregory of Nyssa (382-383 A.D.) says the Father is Almighty. Against Eunomius book 1 ch.16 p.54

Orosius/Hosius of Braga (414-418 A.D.) speaks of "Almighty God" in Defense Against the Pelagians ch.26 p.152

The Ebionite Recognitions of Clement (c.211-250 A.D.) book 1 ch.2 p.77 speaks of "Almighty God"

Nestorius (451/452 A.D.) God is all-powerful … able to effect everything. The Bazaar of Heracleides book 1 ch.1.16 p.14; book 1 ch.1.21 p.17

p46 Chester Beatty II – 1,680 verses 70% Paul + Heb (100-150 A.D.) Eph 1:4

p72 (=Bodmer 7 and 8) (ca.300 A.D.) all of 1 Peter, 2 Peter, Jude 191 verses. God cares for you. 1 Pet 5:7

Clement of Rome (97/98A.D) Who can describe the [blessed] bond of the love of God…. On account of the Love he bore us, Jesus Christ our Lord gave His blood for us by the will of God; His flesh for our flesh, and His soul for our souls." 1 Clement ch.49 p.18

Letter of Ignatius to the Magnesians ch.10 p.63 (-107/116 A.D.) "Let us not, therefore, be insensitive to his kindness."

Letter To Diognetus ch.2 p.23 (c.130 A.D.) God loves mankind

Letter To Diognetus ch.10 p.29 (c.130 A.D.) "For God has loved mankind, on whose account He made the world, to whom He rendered subject all the things that are in it…"

Letter of Barnabas ch.1 p.137 (100-150 A.D.) says our Lord Jesus Christ loved us in peace.

Justin Martyr (c.150 A.D.) quotes Luke 6:36 about how we are to be kind and merciful as our Father is kind and merciful. First Apology of Justin Martyr ch.15 p.167-168

Evarestus’ Martyrdom of Polycarp (c.155 A.D.) Preface p.39 mentions the love of God and Jesus Christ.

Shepherd of Hermas (c.160 A.D.) Book 3 Similitude eighth ch.11 p.43 "Because the Lord, having had compassion on all men, has sent me [the angel of repentance] to give repentance, although some are not worthy of it on account of their works; but the Lord, being long-suffering, desires those who were called by His Son to be saved."

Christians of Vienna and Lugdunum (177 A.D) speaks of "the Father’s Love" p.780

Theophilus to Autolycus (168-181/188 A.D.) book 1 ch.3 p.89 says "in glory He [God] is incomprehensible, in greatness unfathomable, in height inconceivable, in power incomparable, … in goodness inimitable, in kindness unutterable."

Clement of Alexandria (193-217/220 A.D.) "And God Himself is love…" Who is the Rich Man That Shall Be Saved? 37 p.601

Clement of Alexandria (193-217/220 A.D.) "Man is justly dear to God." The Instructor book 1 ch.3 p.210

Tertullian (200-240 A.D.) the loving-kindness of God dries up our tears. On the Resurrection of the Flesh ch.58 p.590

Hippolytus bishop of Portus (225-235/6 A.D.) says that in Noah’s ark the love of God toward man was signified by the dove. The Discourse on the Holy Theophany ch.7 p.236

Origen (225-254 A.D.) quotes Paul in Romans 8:39,39 saying nothing can separate us from the love of God. Origen’s de Principiis book 3 ch.2.5 p.333

Novatian (250/4-256/7 A.D.) says that God is love Treatise Concerning the Trinity ch.7 p.616

Anonymous Treatise Against Novatian (250/4-256/7 A.D.) ch.10 p.660 says the Lord is of great compassion.

Anonymous Treatise On Rebaptism (250/4-256/7 A.D.) ch.14 p.675 says that God is love and God so loved the world.

Moyses, Maximum, and Nicostratus (248-257 A.D.) mention the love of Christ. Letter 25 ch.1 p.302.

Dionysius of Alexandria (246-265 A.D.) criticizes Novatian for make God and our Lord Jesus Christ unmerciful. Letter 8 (to Dionysius of Rome) p.103.

Lactantius (315-325/330 A.D.) God has both kindness and anger. A Treatise on the Anger of God ch.2 p.260

Athanasius (335 A.D.) discusses the Father’s lovingkindness and goodness. Easter Letter 9 ch.10 p.527

Augustine of Hippo (388-430 A.D.) says at how great a price God rated us, and how God loved us by Christ dying for us. On the Trinity book 13 ch.13 p.175

John Cassian (410-430 A.D.) write of Paphnutius speaking of the loving kindness of the Lord. Conference of the Bishop Paphnutius ch.5 p.321

The Ebionite Clementine Homilies (uncertain date) homily 12 ch.27 p.298 says that God loves us.

The Ebionite Clementine Homilies (uncertain date) homily 2 ch.9 p.230 says that God cares for all.

p46 Chester Beatty II – 1,680 verses 70% Paul + Heb (100-150 A.D.) Heb 12:10

Clement of Rome (97/98 A.D.) God is "The Creator and Father of all worlds, the Most Holy, alone knows their amount and their beauty." 1 Clement ch.35 p.14

Clement of Rome (97/98 A.D.) "For nothing is impossible with God, except to lie." 1 Clement ch.27 p.12

Ignatius to the Smyrnaeans ch.7 p.89 (-107/116 A.D.) "because they confess not the Eucharist to be the flesh of our Saviour Jesus Christ, which suffered for our sins, and which the Father, of His goodness, raised up again. Those, therefore, who speak against this gift of God, incur death"

Evarestus’ Martyrdom of Polycarp (c.155 A.D.) ch.20 p.43 refers to God’s grace and goodness.

Justin Martyr (138-165 A.D.) Dialogue with Trypho ch.47 p.218 mentions "the goodness and the loving-kindness of God"

Justin Martyr (c.150 A.D.) says that God created all things from unformed matter out of His goodness. First Apology of Justin Martyr ch.10 p.165

2 Clement (c.150 A.D.) ch.19 p.523 "on behalf of piety and the goodness of God."

Tatian’s Diatessaron (died 172 A.D.) section 28 p.87 with the rich young ruler, Jesus said none is good but God alone.

Theophilus to Autolycus (168-181/188 A.D.) book 1 ch.3 p.90 "but He [God] is good and kind, and merciful, to those who love and fear Him;"

Theophilus to Autolycus (168-181/188 A.D.) book 2 ch.17 p.101 "for nothing was made evil by God, but all things good, yea, very good"

Theophilus to Autolycus (168-181/188 A.D.) book 1 ch.3 p.89 says "in glory He [God] is incomprehensible, in greatness unfathomable, in height inconceivable, in power incomparable, … in goodness inimitable, in kindness unutterable."

Irenaeus Against Heresies (182-188 A.D.) book 1 ch.20 p.345 says that since Jesus addressed the Father as good, He is truly good.

Clement of Alexandria (193-217/220 A.D.) in Fragments from Cassiodorus 1 p.572 says, "’Of all grace,’ he says, because He [God] is good, and the giver of all good things." See also The Instructor book 1 ch.8 p.227-228. He also says that God is good and not the author of evil in Stromata book 4 ch.26 p.440

Clement of Alexandria (193-217/220 A.D.) says that the God of all is the only One good. The Instructor book 1 ch.9 p.228

Clement of Alexandria (193-217/220 A.D.) in Who is the Rich Man That Shall Be Saved? ch.4 p.592 uses Mark 10:17-31 to show that we are to be good and give to the poor rather than trusting in riches.

Tertullian (197-217 A.D.) says, "For God alone is without sin; and the only man without sin is Christ, since Christ is also God." A Treatise on the Soul ch.41 p.221

Tertullian (197-217 A.D.) in On Modesty ch.2 p.75 simply says that God is good, and has pity, and likewise it is becoming for us to be good, pity others, and be peacemakers.

Tertullian (200-220/240 A.D.) God is good and holy. Five Books Against Marcion book 1 ch.26 p.292. God is wholly good Five Books Against Marcion book 2 ch.13 p.308

Bardaisan/Bardesan (154-224-232 A.D.) mentions the goodness of God towards man and the freedom given to man. The Book of the Laws of Diverse Countries p.724-725

Hippolytus, pupil of Irenaeus (225-235/6 A.D.) likewise in the Refutation of All Heresies book 5 ch.2 p.50 and book 7 ch.20 p.113 uses this to prove Marcion and Gnosticism wrong. If the Father who created things is good, then all of Gnosticism falls.

Origen (225-254 A.D.) says the world was created by "This just and good God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ" Origen’s de Principiis Preface ch.4 p.240

Origen (225-254 A.D.) says that if Christ deferred to God the Father, how much more would the sun refuse to have anyone bow down and worship it. Origen then adds that we should pray to the Word of God, and still more to His Father. Against Celsus book 5 ch.15 p.548

Novatian (250/254-256/7) Concerning the Trinity ch.30 p.642-643 "Moreover, the Lord Himself: ‘Why askest thou me concerning that which is good? God alone is good.’ … "but in the same Scriptures Christ is also asserted to be good. There is not, then, if they rightly conclude, one good, but even two good. How, then, according to the scriptural faith, is there said to be only one good? But if they do not think that it can by any means interfere with the truth that there is one Lord, that Christ also is Lord, nor with the truth that one is our. Master, that Paul also is our master, or with the truth that one is good, that Christ also is called good; on the same reasoning, let them understand that, from the fact that God is one, no obstruction arises to the truth that Christ also is declared to be God."

Novatian (250/4-256/7 A.D.) quotes Habakkuk and say God is the Holy One. Treatise Concerning the Trinity ch.12 p.621

Archelaus (262-278 A.D.) "irrational and foolish fashion common to the mass of men, and ascribe no such confusion to the God of goodness." Disputation with Manes book 1 ch.5 p.182

Diodorus (friend of Archelaus) (262-278 A.D.) mentions that contrary to Manes thinking, the God who gave Moses the Old Testament is good. The Disputation with Manes ch.45 p.220

Alexander of Lycopolis (301 A.D.) says that God is good. Of the Manichaeans ch.19 p.249.

Methodius (260-312 A.D.) calls God "the Very Good" in Three Fragments from the Homily on the Cross and Passion of Christ fragment 2 p.400

Arnobius Against the Heathen (297-303 A.D.) book 12 ch.2 p.432 says that God is the source of all good.

Alexander of Alexandria (313-326 A.D.) says that since the Son is with Him, the Father is always perfect, "being destitute of nothing as regards good" Epistles on the Arian Heresy ch.1.7 p.293.

Letter To Diognetus ch.8 p.28 (c.130 A.D.) "For God, the Lord and Fashioner of all things, who made all things, and assigned them their several positions, proved Himself not merely a friend of mankind, but also long-suffering [in His dealings with them.] Yea, He was always of such a character, and still is, and will ever be, kind and good, and free from wrath, and true, and the only one who is [absolutely] good;"

Arnobius Against the Heathen who has shown us what God is who He is, how great and how good; (1 38)

Athenagoras (177 A.D.) that to the good that is in God, which belongs of necessity to Him, and co-exists with Him ch.24 Angels and Giants

Cyprian (246-258 A.D.) Letter 51 ch.23 "one and true Father, good, merciful, and loving-yea, Himself Goodness and Mercy and Love-rejoice in the repentance of His own sons!"

Didache (= Teaching of the Twelve Apostles) (c.125 A.D.) ch.10.2 "holy Father"

Letter of Barnabas (100-150 A.D.) ch.7 mentions the "good Lord"

Methodius (260-312 A.D.) Banquet of the Ten Virgins Discourse 8 ch.1 p.334 says that it is impossible to find a greater good than God.

Dionysius of Alexandria (246-265 A.D.) Letter 4 Epistle to Dionysius Bishop of Rome ch.7 p.93 says that God is the spring or source fo all good things, and the son is a river flowing out of Him. The word is an emanation of the mind.

Lactantius (315-325/330 A.D.) says the God is the chief good. The Divine Institutes book 4 ch.1 p.101

Lactantius (315-325/330 A.D.) says that God begat a pure and incorruptible Son. The Divine Institutes book 4 ch.6 p.105

Athanasius (335 A.D.) discusses the Father’s lovingkindness and goodness. Easter Letter 9 ch.10 p.527

Hilary of Poitiers (-367 A.D.) wrote that when the Arians point to Isaiah 65:16; Mark 10:18; 1 Timothy 6:15, leaven no truth, goodness, or power to the Son.

Gregory of Nyssa (382-383 A.D.) "It is easy, however, to show that not even the word ‘one’ separates the Father from the Son. … For He says, ‘I and the Father are one.’ [John 10:30] If, then, the good is one, and a particular kind of unity is contemplated in the Father and the Son, it follows that the Word, in predicating goodness of ‘one,’ claimed under the term ‘one’ the title of ‘good’ also for Himself, Who is one with the Father, and not severed from oneness of nature." Against Eunomius book 11 ch.2 p.232-233 in Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers Second Series vol.5.

Augustine of Hippo (388-430 A.D.) says God has no change at all. The City of God book 11 ch.6 p.208

Augustine of Hippo (388-430 A.D.) says that Christ is God and the Son of God is "unchangeably good". On the Trinity book 13 ch.10.13 p.175

The Ebionite Clementine Homily 3 (uncertain date) ch.57 p.248-249 they also used this verse against those who would call the Old Testament God evil. But in the Clementine literature and all Ebionite writings we have preserved, they never used this verse to deny saying that Jesus was god.

The Ebionite Clementine Homilies (uncertain date) homily 2 ch.40 p.236 says there is only one and good God, maker of the world.

Nestorius (451/452 A.D.) God is good and just and wise and mighty. The Bazaar of Heracleides book 1 ch.1.86 p.78-79

p46 Chester Beatty II – 1,680 verses 70% Paul + Heb (100-150 A.D.) Heb 6:18

Clement of Rome (97/98 A.D.) "He who has commanded us not to lie, shall much more Himself not lie; for nothing is impossible with God, except to lie." 1 Clement ch.27 vol.1 p.12l vol.9 p.237 [Actually two other things Scriptures says are impossible with God too: to deny Himself and to be tempted.]

Polycarp’s Letter to the Philippians (100-155 A.D.) (partial) ch.5 p.34 says we are to walk according to the truth of the Lord.

Evarestus’ Martyrdom of Polycarp (c.169 A.D.) ch.14 p.42 says that God is not false but true [ever-truthful] God

Justin Martyr (c.150 A.D.) says "Reason directs those who are truly pious and philosophical to honour and love only what is true, … For not only does sound reason direct us to refuse the guidance