In reading translations of The Apology of Aristides we don’t find the precise phrase, “Behold, how they love one another.” Yet, that deduction certainly seems fitting from Aristides’ description of the early Church. Falsehood is not found among them; and they love one another, and from widows they do not turn away their esteem; and they deliver the orphan from him who treats him harshly. Still, as believers, we would be negligent to only read about the early Church and marvel at their love without also making a self-examination. 160–220). And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart, Praising God, and having favour with all the people. The early Christians' love for each other went far beyond pious sentimentality. Just as Stott that day challenged his listeners to love sacrificially so I ask you to love sacrificially and humbly. "Look," they say, "how they love one another" (for they themselves hate one another); "and how they are ready to die for each other" (for they themselves are readier to kill each other). Or to give ourselves in genuine friendship – not superficial but sacrificial – to someone hooked on drugs, and stand by him faithfully during the painful period of withdrawal? Aristides was an early second-. century Greek Christian and philosopher who presented a letter of defense to the reigning Caesar (Emperor), Hadrian. Saint Jerome), and other ancient writers. And I pray that when people write our histories, they will say of us what has been said of those living in Tertullian’s second century era, “Behold, how they love one another.” May that be our deepest and most lasting legacy. I think you’ll be surprised at what he says: “There is no buying and selling of any sort in the things of God. Addressing the 13,000 evangelical and fundamentalist young people, he challenged his listeners to consider their calling to serve, asking, “Is (God) calling us to spend time with somebody who is lonely or emotionally unstable or mentally sick, when we would rather relax with our friends? That they all may be one; as Thou, Father, art in Me, and I in Thee, that they also may be one in Us: that the world may believe that Thou hast sent Me (Jn. Falsehood is not found among them; and they love one another, and from widows they do not turn away their esteem; and they deliver the orphan from him who treats him harshly. I don’t pretend that what I say will alter the course of this church’s history one bit, but I am delighted that I have been given the opportunity to speak in your midst and to your future. McCain quietly and courageously answered, ‘This is not what our country is all about.” Yesterday, searching for the exact words that were used, I scanned a dozen or more articles before giving up. We know that when He appears, we will be like Him, because we will see Him just as He is. “See how they love one another!” they would remark. [1] “The Foot-Washing Lord and Savior” An Exposition of John 13 by the Rev. Yet, that single cause, by itself, isn’t what stands out. It is enough for us to have shortly informed your Majesty concerning the conduct and the truth of the Christians. How they love one another." Whether it was Stott’s economy of language, his careful analysis of scripture, or simply his eloquent British accent, I remember to this day certain things he said that day – even the title of his talk, “The Foot-Washing Lord and Savior.” My memory of his talk has been refreshed by my discovery of it on the web, and so it forms something of a foundation for my sermon today from John 13. These Christians’ love was so clearly demonstrated in actions, that the sincerity of their heart was undeniable. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved” (Acts 2:44-47). Is (God) calling us to work with penitence and without paternalism in a rundown inner city area or ghetto? Baptized with God’s Love Every Day! How They Love One Another! Aristides was an early second-century Greek Christian and philosopher who presented a letter of defense to the reigning Caesar (Emperor), Hadrian. I wonder how many people look at us and say the same. - (2) The demand which this glorification would make on the mutual fidelity and affection of the disciples. See how they love each other, indeed, but … Jesus said: "By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another." When we gathered on that day in December 1970, we were momentarily stepping out of a country at war with itself , to consider our calling to be Christian young people. romanticize the early church as an age of purity to which we should seek to return Indeed, we find ourselves living in a society that is growing increasingly fractured. “See how they love one another!” they would remark. As our sign says, “All Are Welcome.”, A spiritually progressive, open and affirming, congregation of the United Church of Christ, Updated UCC website offers much more than just a new look, Video series, coming seminars show how focus on generosity can invigorate congregations, ‘Crazy big’ Christmas gift brightens Nebraska city, helps kids. This was the blessed fruit of Christ’s dying precept to his disciples, to love one another, and his dying prayer for them, that they all may be one in Christ. So if I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet. They were joined to one another with holy love. . G. Behold, how they love one another… In the New Testament, the world always refers to the love of Christians for one another. Now turn with me in the New Testament to The Acts of the Apostles. John 15:12 This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. These gifts are, as it were, piety’s deposit fund. The love he gave to them was love modeled after that first seen in our ‘foot-washing Lord and Savior’. How they love one another." He learned in those few moment, and in that day of carefully clipping the nails of the ill and dying, the meaning of humble service. Box 187, As an Open and Affirming congregation, we welcome people of all ages, races, lifestyles, and sexual orientation. “Behold, how they love another!” The origin of this phrase is generally attributed to Aristides the Athenian (or maybe as a reaction to Aristides’ description of Christians). . And when they see a stranger, they take him in to … We are not doing a very good job of teaching the importance of love. John R. W. Stott, given at Intervarsity Christian Fellowship’s Urbana Missions Conference, 1970. The church I attended was a conservative Baptist church, and while the church preached about many things – no dancing, drinking, gambling, etc., we rarely heard of the radical love encountered in the teachings of Jesus. They do not worship strange gods, and they go their way in all modesty and cheerfulness. And whenever one of their poor passes from the world, each one of them according to his ability gives heed to him and carefully sees to his burial. One of the peculiar realities about the church is that it almost always supports the wars its nation wages, while scorning those who work for peace – and that was certainly true of my church during the 60’s and early 70’s. It is by such love . They still hold true today. See, they say, how they love one another, for they themselves are animated by mutual hatred. This letter was entitled. Around 200AD, Tertullian wrote the following quote as an expression of the astonishment the pagans of the day had when they witnessed the love and caring among the Christians: "See how they love one another." Pray. And if there is among them any that is poor and needy, and if they have no spare food, they fast two or three days in order to supply to the needy their lack of food. And since they know the loving-kindnesses of God toward them, behold! Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God. True love always gives, and God set the example in giving sacrificially for our benefit. Aristides did write, “and they love one another,” about the early Christians. John 13:35 By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another. That expression—which has been repeated for centuries—is: “Behold, how they love one another.”. By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another” (John 13:34-45 KJV).Â. Tertullian contrasts holy Christian love of the brethren with the sexual depravities of Roman culture, and then he goes on to describe Christian love feasts. . Tag Archives: Aristides behold how they love one another “The Growing Christian Life” (I Peter 1:22 sermon) Posted on 2019/06/24 by Shawn Thomas. Love One Another Tip #1. In Aristides’ writings describing early second-century Christians, he gives firsthand observation and testimony about how Christians had continued to demonstrate great devotedness and selflessness towards others. The problem of loving, however, may not lie so much in the people we are commanded to love, as it does in our understanding of what it means to love. Children of God Love One Another 1 See how great a love the Father has bestowed on us, that we would be called children of God; and such we are. The first great North African theologian was Tertullian(ca. Sometime in middle age he converted to Christianity and was ordained a presbyter (i.e., priest or elder) in Carthage. And if any righteous man among them passes from the world, they rejoice and offer thanks to God; and they escort his body as if he were setting out from one place to another near. And they do not proclaim in the ears of the multitude the kind deeds they do, but are careful that no one should notice them; and they conceal their giving just as he who finds a treasure and conceals it. Jesus rises from the table, puts on the apron of a slave, gathers a basin of water, and then systematically begins washing the feet of his disciples. And I pray that when people write our histories, they will say of us what has been said of those living in Tertullian’s second century era, “Behold, how they love one another.” May that be our deepest and most lasting legacy. XVI. The teacher that day was the Rev. We began to look at the Book of Acts about a month ago, and we come now this evening to the closing section of chapter 2, and beginning at verse 42 and reading to the end of the chapter. In Greek, Philadelphia is almost always used of the love among the children in a family. Love One Another Tip #1. Talking to us that day in the University of Illinois’ great arena, Stott taught us Jesus Christ’s first and great commandment, “Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another. That they all may be one; as Thou, Father, art in Me, and I in Thee, that they also may be one in Us: that the world may believe that Thou hast sent Me (Jn. They do not worship strange gods, and they go their way in all modesty and cheerfulness. They do not worship strange gods, and they go their way in all modesty and cheerfulness. In chapters 15 and 16, Aristides describes the commandments of God and claims Christians "walk in all humility and kindness, and falsehood is not found among them, and they love one another." On the monthly day, if he likes, each puts in a small donation; but only if it be his pleasure, and only if he be able: for there is no compulsion; all is voluntary. Love is the wisdom and power of God. 34 A new commandment () I give to you, () that you love one another: () just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. One recent evening I watch a televised moment in John McCain’s campaign for re-election to the U. S. Senate, in which a visibly angry white male shouted “shoot, bury, and shut up” about them. Though some protest, he moves from disciple to disciple washing their feet – the argumentative Simon Peter gets his feet washed; the sometimes sarcastic and skeptical Thomas gets his feet washed; even Judas whom Jesus knows to be plotting his act of betrayal, gets his feet washed. They were free from anxiety because they knew that tomorrow was in God’s hands. Love One Another John 13:34 A new commandment I give you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you are to love one another. For our elders, the church seemed to stand against the tides of peace and justice, while we wanted it to stand for the higher values embodied in our faith. For they are not taken thence and spent on feasts, and drinking-bouts, and eating-houses, but to support and bury poor people, to supply the wants of boys and girls destitute of means and parents, and of old persons confined now to the house; such, too, as have suffered shipwreck; and if there happen to be any in the mines, or banished to the islands, or shut up in the prisons . “And all that believed were together, and had all things common; And sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all men, as every man had need. for their sake the glorious things which are in the world flow forth to view. Just as the second century author of the book of Revelation looked to the promises and hopes of earlier Jewish Apocalyptic writers to provide encouragement and hope for his/her readers, readers enmeshed in very difficult circumstances, so I look to the writings of first and second century followers of Christ to find meaning for the present and future of our church. That is, we only can tell the world that God sent Jesus Christ to mankind—the most important thing in … In his talk that day, Stott said, “If the love in our hearts is Christ’s love, we shall not shrink from sacrificial service, from a service which is costly in energy, dignity, money or time. GREETING: I am deeply grateful to John and Susan for inviting me to share in this worship service, to help you think together about the future and the place that this church will have in the future of Meriden, the Upper Valley, and – indeed – the entire human community. It ought to still be said of followers of Christ, “Behold, how they love one another! From a world-view, these Christians must’ve been seemed “peculiar.” Not in a negative sense, but in the genuineness and graciousness of their love. Young people, disappointed by the church, were leaving it in droves. Pray. “Behold, how they love another!” The origin of this phrase is generally attributed to Aristides the Athenian (or maybe as a reaction to Aristides’ description of Christians). 100–ca. Then, having washed their feet, Jesus says, “You call me Teacher and Lord — and you are right, for that is what I am. Our nation still routinely engages in unjust wars to advance its economic and political interests, and – as my friend Richard Crocker notes – ‘Congress has never found a war it didn’t like’ and I would paraphrase him by noting that the church has never found a war it couldn’t support. SERMON: It is one of my peculiarities, that I look to the past – the very distant past, to find clues to a meaningful life in the present. That type of love is so rarely seen, it would seem peculiar. We now stand in a very different place in our nation’s history, and I know that I speak to a very different congregation than John Stott spoke to in 1970. “For, “ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvelous light” (1 Peter 2:9). 17:21). See, they say, how they love one another, for themselves are animated by mutual hatred; how they are ready even to die for one another, for they themselves will sooner put to death. He explains "they ask from Him petitions which are proper for Him to give and for them to receive: and thus they accomplish the course of their lives." These two things—bold witness and visible love—have been the hallmark of the church in every age of persecution and hostility. Given his training and distinguished career, he anticipated being put to work in the schooling of the sisters or, at the very least, as a chaplain to the dying. It is not like our physical strength, which is wasting away and perishing, rather it is constant, always pulsating with life, and … Some years ago, a distinguished colleague of mine, well-schooled in the discipline of biblical studies and a skilled preacher of the Gospel, took a sabbatical in which he visited Mother Theresa’s home of the indigent in Calcutta, India. I am also grateful for the calling I received from the New Hampshire Conference of the United Church of Christ to be its Associate Conference Minister, and to have a significant role in the lives of our churches and pastors. I have participated in these and while the experience is very humbling, and sometimes a bit embarrassing for the one who receives the foot-washing, I don’t think institutionalized ‘foot-washing services’ are what Jesus had in mind. In 1966, Peter Scholtes, published the hymn, They’ll know we are Christians by our Love. Falsehood is not found among them.” “They love one another in action, not just words.” Aristides noted that “they love one another; the widows’ needs are not ignored, and they rescue the orphan from the person who does him violence. As men who know God, they ask from Him petitions which are fitting for Him to grant and for them to receive. In John 13:35 we found our truth: “By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” This truth soon appeared in song. And they strive to be righteous as those who expect to behold their Messiah, and to receive from Him with great glory the promises made concerning them. 1… Great love can be shown not by merely saying “I’ll pray for you” but by putting a hand on someone’s shoulder right then and there and lifting up the need in prayer. Usually quoted as 'See how [these Christians] love one another.' The older I … They do not worship idols (made) in the image of man; and whatsoever they would not that others should do unto them, they do not to others; and of the food which is consecrated to idols they do not eat, for they are pure. As Simon Peter wrote, “see that you love one another with a pure heart fervently” (1 Peter 1:22). If you would like to read further, you can find a full translation at either of these links: Â, http://www.tertullian.org/fathers/aristides_05_trans.htm, http://www.earlychristianwritings.com/text/aristides-kay.html. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved” (Acts 2:44-47). “Perhaps no one has captured the exuberant spirit of simple caring and sharing better than the Christian philosopher Aristides, whose words (written in A.D. 125) are so moving that they are best quoted in full: I have often preached on love, and have often heard a question that goes something like this: “How shall I love someone that I don’t like?” The world abounds in people who are difficult to love, so what are we to do? As you already know, I served in the parish for more than 35 years – 25 of them in neighboring Lebanon – before receiving this call, and I learned a long time ago that the Meriden Congregational United Church of Christ had a significant voice that was being heard in the Upper Valley, the New Hampshire Conference, and even the wider United Church of Christ – a voice of compassion, of voice at once deeply spiritual and rooted in the present reality, a voice urging justice and peace in our world. 35 By this everyone will know that you are My disciples, if you love one another. They assemble together as a body. Aristides’ letter and its content apparently became well-known outside of the Emperor’s household and staff; as it is mentioned in historical writings by Eusebius of Caesarea, Eusebius Sophronius Hieronymus (aka. And thus they employ their whole lifetime. And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart, Praising God, and having favour with all the people. 17:21). In this the love of God was made manifest among us, that God sent his only Son … Below is an excerpt from, The Apology of Aristides, as translated by D. M. Kay, taken from the Syriac version. Thursday, March 28, 2019 Earlier this week, the world learned that Pope Francis is uncomfortable letting lay people kiss his papal ring. And verily, they are those who found the truth when they went about and made search for it; and from what we considered, we learned that they alone come near to a knowledge of the truth. Verse 34. I have noticed that a lot of time and effort is spent around here by people trying to make things grow. As I have loved you, so you also must love one another. “Perhaps no one has captured the exuberant spirit of simple caring and sharing better than the Christian philosopher Aristides, whose words (written in A.D. 125) are so moving that they are best quoted in full: They walk in all humility and kindness, and falsehood is not found among them, and they love one another. See How They Love One Another Lesson Plans Teaching Goals 1. I can find no more profound wisdom, nor greater inspiration in all of sacred history than in the simple words of Jesus, recorded for us in John 13:34: “I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. In more liberal churches, where sermons were preached against the war and in support of civil rights, pastors often found themselves at odds with their deacons, and at times fired from their jobs. For they know and trust in God, the Creator of heaven and of earth, in whom and from whom are all things, to whom there is no other god as companion, from whom they received commandments which they engraved upon their minds and observe in hope and expectation of the world which is to come. Falsehood is not found among them; and they love one another, and from widows they do not turn away their esteem; and they deliver the orphan from him who treats him harshly. The church still struggles to find a unified voice – indeed, on most issues it speaks with a deeply fractured voice and so the witness of the Gospel is garbled and rendered unintelligible to modern society. Wherefore they do not commit adultery nor fornication, nor bear false witness, nor embezzle what is held in pledge, nor covet what is not theirs. "Behold! For I have set you an example, that you also should do as I have done to you.” (John 13:13-15). In 1970, John R. W. Stott concluded his hour-long Bible Study by turning our thoughts to loving the world. See, they say about us, how they are ready even to die for one another, for they themselves would sooner kill." And when they see a stranger, they take him in to their homes and rejoice over him as a very brother; for they do not call them brethren after the flesh, but brethren after the spirit and in God. Their piety is as much an inward reality as it is an outward act. “For, “ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvelous light” (1 Peter 2:9), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Purchase online – sites available in 5 countries, James Callen – Follower of Jesus Christ, Bible teacher, and award-winning Christian author, Love one another in Christ: Christian example from the early Church. Aristides watched as “they go their way in all humility and cheerfulness. Raised in a pagan family, he was educated in Latin grammar, rhetoric, and philosophy—the standard curriculum for boys who wished to become lawyers or civil servants in the Roman government. How do we love children? And their oppressors they appease (lit: comfort) and make them their friends; they do good to their enemies; and their women, O King, are pure as virgins, and their daughters are modest; and their men keep themselves from every unlawful union and from all uncleanness, in the hope of a recompense to come in the other world. Just as Stott that day challenged his listeners to love sacrificially so I ask you to love sacrificially and humbly. By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one anoth. C. 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