Search Results on Augustine of Hippo

Augustine’s Key

Gerald Bray | Christian History

This article argues that St. Augustine offered a key to interpreting Scripture that unlocked the Bible’s riches for even the unlearned reader--and that key is love.

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Bible, Saint Augustine Of Hippo, Love

One of the Best Teachers of the Church

Robert T Sandin | Christian History

Article about Church History

"... the communication of Christian truth was based on analysis of the meaning... of Scripture." This article talks about Augustine's methodology for scriptural exposition and catechetical instruction by exploring his work On Christian Doctrine.

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Bible, Saint Augustine Of Hippo, Teaching

The Convergence of Jews and Gentiles

Augustine of Hippo | Church Life Journal

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

In this sermon, Augustine of Hippo brings together many scriptures to expound on the significance of the Feast of the Epiphany. It celebrates the first revelation of Jesus to Gentiles (the Magi).

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Faith, Humility, Salvation, Jesus Christ

This Body of Christ

Augustine of Hippo | The Sunday Website

Book Quote, Sermon Preparation or Illustration

Augustine's commentary on the cleansing of the temple (John 2:13-25) suggests that the body of Christ is the temple from which evil must be expelled. Those who seek their own ends threaten the church's health.

John 2:13-25

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Church, Body And Blood Of Christ, Selfishness, Saint Augustine Of Hippo

Thanks Be to That Grain of Wheat

Augustine of Hippo | The Sunday Website

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

This is Augustine of Hippo's (354-430) commentary on Matthew 10:28, which Augustine ties in with John 12:24. Augustine reflects on the martyrs who have given their lives like a grain of wheat, following Christ's example.

Matthew 10:28

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Grain, Martyr, Sacrifice, Saint Augustine Of Hippo

Augustine vs. Literalism

Christopher A Hall | Christian History

Article about Church History

This article offers historical perspective on St. Augustine's struggle with literalism in his biblical exegesis.

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Bible, Saint Augustine Of Hippo, Exegesis

Augustine of Hippo on the Will

Han-luen Kantzer Komline | Reformed Journal

Article about Church History, Article about Theology

Our will is at the core of who we are. Han-Luen Kantzer Komline reflects on St. Augustine's (354-430) four views of human will: as originally created, the fallen will, the redeemed will, and the eschatological will.

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Sin, Freedom, Free Will, Saint Augustine Of Hippo

The Fruits of Unity

Augustine of Hippo | The Sunday Website

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Book Quote

In this commentary on John 20:19-23 and Acts 2:1-11, Augustine of Hippo (354-430) writes that at Pentecost, "what discord had scattered, love was to gather together."

John 20:19-23; Acts 2:1-11

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Diversity, Holy Spirit, Love, Pentecost

God Wearing Skin

Augustine of Hippo | Calvin Institute of Christian Worship

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Book Quote

Drawing on the writing of Barbara Brown Taylor and Augustine of Hippo, Dale Cooper presents four implications of Christ's incarnation (John 1:14) for human bodies. Bodies are an arena to practice holiness and express solidarity.

John 1:14

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Jesus Christ's Humanity, Incarnation, Body, Heidelberg Catechism

Prayer for the Indwelling of the Spirit

Augustine of Hippo | Worship Quotables

Prayer

Augustine of Hippo (354-430) offers a prayer directed toward the Holy Spirit, that asks for the Spirit's indwelling in living for God and witnessing to his work in the world.

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Attributes Of God, Holy Spirit, Pneumatology

Sermons Quotes on the Body

Augustine of Hippo | The Pastor's Workshop

Book Quote, Sermon Preparation or Illustration

This resource provides sermon quotes by Augustine of Hippo and Dietrich Bonhoeffer on the human body, the human mind, the body of Christ and God’s temple. The resource also includes an image of a manikin.

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Saint Augustine Of Hippo, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Body And Blood Of Christ, Body

Church and State

Peter Rozic | Reformed Journal

Article about Theology

Peter Rozic considers the debate on the separation of church and state, drawing from "De Civitate Dei" by St. Augustine of Hippo (354-430), which argues for humility against pride and putting God first in all things....

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Politics, Saint Augustine Of Hippo, Separation Of Church And State, Humility

Search Results for "Augustine of Hippo" on Hymnary.org

Jerusalem, My Happy HomePD
Augustine of Hippo (August 28 or May 5)PD
Ah, holy Jesu, how hast thou offendedPD
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Early Church Evidence for the Eucharist

William Hemsworth | Patheos - Catholicism

Article about Worship and the Sacraments, Article about Church History

In this article, William Hemsworth summarizes the positions of four church fathers on the Eucharist: Ignatius of Antioch (d. c.108/140), Justin Martyr (c.100-c.165), Irenaeus of Lyons (c.130-c.202), and Augustine of Hippo (354-430).

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Saint Augustine Of Hippo, Ignatius Of Antioch, Saint Irenaeus, Lord's Supper

Sermon Quotes on Hope

Augustine of Hippo | The Pastor's Workshop

Book Quote, Sermon Preparation or Illustration

These quotes illustrate the power of hope to give us strength to endure current trials.

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Hope, Courage, Life

The Only True King of Zion

Augustine of Hippo | The Sunday Website

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

This resource contains two commentaries: Gregory Palamas' (1296-1359) on Matthew 21:9 that highlights Jesus' true kingship and Augustine of Hippo's (354-430) on Matthew 23:39 and Jesus' choice to suffer for us.

Matthew 21:9, 23:39

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Choice, Compassion, Jesus Christ's Death, Jesus Christ As King

See How These Christians Love One Another

J Warren Smith | Christian History

Article about Church History

"...early Christians saw the church as intended by God to be one." An article about Tertullian, Cyprian of Carthage, and Augustine of Hippo, who had to confront disputes about the purity and unity of the church....

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Unity, Saint Cyprian, Tertullian, Purity

Prayers for the Season of Lent

Augustine of Hippo | Faith and Worship

Prayer

John Birch presents a series of prayers for the season of Lent, including Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Palm Sunday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday.

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Sin, God's Love, Cross, Word Of God (god Speaking)

Teach, Delight, Persuade

Michael Dominic O'Connor | Homiletic and Pastoral Review

Article about Preaching, Article about Church History

Michael Dominic O'Connor reflects on Augustine of Hippo's insights about the art of preaching. Augustine applied concepts from pagan rhetoric to identify three functions of preaching: teaching, delighting, and persuading.

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Preaching, Persuasion, Saint Augustine Of Hippo

The Interior Life

Kenneth Baker | Homiletic and Pastoral Review

Article about Theology

An essay by Kenneth Baker that describes the contemplative habits that faith should help us to develop, allowing us to find God in all things. Baker offers several examples of this life, including Mary and Augustine.

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Contemplation, Mary (mother Of Jesus Christ), Saint Augustine Of Hippo, Saint Ignatius Of Loyola

The beauty of Christ

Augustine of Hippo | Commonweal

Book Quote

Joseph Komonchak quotes Augustine's reflection on the beauty of Jesus Christ in every aspect of his life, from incarnation to resurrection and ascension.

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Beauty, Glory, Heaven, Cross