
St. Cyril of Alexandria
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Christ's Resurrection, Our Sure Hope
0JHN 14:6ROM 6:92CO 5:16St. Cyril of Alexandria preaches about the transformation believers experience through Christ, moving from a life controlled by sin and corruption to a new life in the Spirit. He emphasizes that through Christ's death and resurrection, believers have been justified by faith, breaking the power of death and allowing them to worship the true God in spirit and truth. St. Cyril highlights the reconciliation accomplished by God through Christ, granting believers access to the Father and the ministry of reconciliation.
Body of Christ Gives Life
0JHN 6:51JHN 10:17EPH 5:21TI 2:5HEB 2:14St. Cyril of Alexandria preaches about the sacrificial death of Christ, emphasizing how Jesus, by becoming human, conquered death and redeemed all of humanity. Through Christ's offering of Himself as a spotless sacrifice, He destroyed the power of the devil and death, giving life to all who believe in Him. By consecrating Himself to God on the cross, Christ's body became the channel through which life flows to us, expelling death and corruption from those who receive Him.
Mission of the 12 Apostles
0MRK 2:17St. Cyril of Alexandria emphasizes the divine appointment of certain men as guides and teachers of the world, shining their light over all nations and people. Jesus called his disciples to a glorious apostolate, becoming pillars of truth and carrying out their mission just as the Father had sent Him. The disciples were tasked with calling sinners to repentance, healing the sick, and aligning their will with God's, aiming to save the world through their teachings.
Building God's House
0JHN 4:23St. Cyril of Alexandria preaches about the surpassing glory of Christ as the divine temple, far more splendid than the old temple, symbolizing the superiority of worship in Christ and the gospel over the old laws. Through Christ, the one temple in Jerusalem has expanded to countless places of worship worldwide, fulfilling the prophecy of Malachi about the universal honor of God. The Church, as the final temple, is declared to be more glorious, with Christ Himself being the ultimate gift from heaven, offering peace to all who labor for its construction and access to the Father through the Spirit.
I Am the Vine
0JHN 15:51CO 6:17GAL 5:22EPH 2:201JN 4:13St. Cyril of Alexandria preaches on the profound union between Christ and believers, likening it to the relationship between a vine and its branches. He emphasizes the importance of remaining in Christ's love and receiving the Holy Spirit as the bond of union. Through faith and the grace of God, believers are united with Christ, sharing in His nature and becoming one spirit with Him. Just as branches draw nourishment from the vine, Christians draw life from Christ to bear the fruit of a new life founded on faith and love, guided by the Holy Spirit.
Holy Spirit Transforms Our Lives
01SA 10:6JHN 16:7ACT 1:8ROM 8:92CO 3:181PE 1:4St. Cyril of Alexandria preaches about the necessity for believers to share in the divine nature of the Word by being transformed through the Holy Spirit to live a new life pleasing to God. The sending of the Spirit after Christ's departure was crucial for believers to be united with Him and grow in holiness, fortifying them against spiritual battles. Through examples from the Old and New Testaments, it is evident that the Spirit changes individuals, making them other-worldly in outlook and courageous in the face of adversity.
Whole World Has Been Saved
0MRK 10:45JHN 3:16ROM 12:5ROM 15:7EPH 2:14St. Cyril of Alexandria preaches about the unity of believers in Christ, emphasizing how Christ has broken down barriers between Jews and Gentiles, calling for believers to be of one mind and to share in each other's joys and sorrows. He highlights the importance of accepting one another as Christ accepted us, bearing each other's burdens, and preserving unity in peace. St. Cyril also explains how Christ, as the servant of the circumcised, fulfilled God's promise to the patriarchs and brought salvation to both Jews and Gentiles, extending God's mercy to all mankind.