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Early Christian Fathers Commentary by Paul Pavao

These are commentaries, done chapter by chapter, beginning with the earliest fathers. These are commentaries are meant for those with no background in patristics (the study of the fathers). The language is high-school level, the discussion meant to be practical and enjoyable, and the tone to be the same I offer to anyone across the coffee table in my living room.

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Most of the time, I will be using the translation from The Ante-Nicene Fathers. I will give links, but you can search for yourself at CCEL.org and EarlyChristianWritings.com.

1 Clement

Chapter 1: Clement and the Churches in Rome and Corinth in the Late First Century
Chapter 2: Repentance of the Corinthians after Paul's Letters
Chapters 3-5: Envy
Chapters 6-8: The Grace of Repentance
Chapters 9-12: Knowing the Scriptures
Chapters 13-16: Humility
Chapters 17-19: Old Testament examples of humility
Chapter 20: The glory of God's creation
Chapter 21: Faith, Judgment, and Good Works
Chapters 22-23: Do Good, Be Humble, and Hope for the Return of Jesus.

Where to God from Here

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