From Reformation to Reformation

HOLY FATHERS: Augustine, Clement of Alexandria. REFORMED: Danæus, Grynæus, Œcolampadius, van Staveren,[1] Zanchi, Zwingli, Meztrezatius,...

The parts: I. Concerning faith in Christ, with Antichrist set in opposition to Him. II. Concerning true piety and love. These duties...

7. The Epistle has two parts: I. Concerning faith in Christ, and the Antichrist opposed to Him. II. Concerning true piety and...

6. It appears to have been written quite late, after most of the New Testament books. The time of writing is not well established. ...

5. The argument of the same. It is a compendium of Christian Doctrine, bearing witness to preceding Scriptures. Therefore, thus Saint...

4. The occasion of the Epistle. Heretics, persecutors, and hypocrites appear to have furnished for John the occasion for writing. ...

3. The assertion of Baronius and Grotius, that it was formerly inscribed to Parthians, is touched upon. Therefore, Baronius is deceived,...

2. It was intended, not for an individual person, but for believing Jews, or rather a Church composed of Jews and Gentiles. The passage...

1. The Author of the Epistle is Saint John, Apostle of Christ. For what reason was his name not prefixed? The rash assertion of...

The Author of the Epistle is Saint John, Apostle of Christ. For what reason was his name not prefixed? The rash assertion of Baronius...