Правило 8. О вере, и несомненности глаголов Господних

Chapter 1. In considering what the Lord has said, one should not hesitate and doubt, but undoubtedly accept that every word of God is true and omnipotent, even if nature assures otherwise. For this is the feat of faith. (Matthew 14:25-31): “And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went to them, walking on the sea. And the disciples, seeing Him walking on the sea, were alarmed and said: this is a ghost; and they cried out in fear. But Jesus immediately spoke to them and said, “Be of good cheer; It's me, don't be afraid. Peter answered Him: Lord! If it is You, command me to come to You on the water. He said: go. And, getting out of the boat, Peter walked on the water to approach Jesus, but, seeing a strong wind, he was afraid and, beginning to drown, cried out: Lord! save me. Jesus immediately stretched out his hand, supported him and said to him: you of little faith! Why did you doubt? (John 6:52-53): “They began to argue among themselves, saying: How can He give us His flesh to eat? Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you have no life in you.” (Luke 1:13): “The angel said to him: Do not be afraid, Zechariah, for your prayer has been heard, and your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son.” And soon afterwards (Luke 1:18-20): “And Zechariah said to the angel: By what means do I know this? for I am old, and my wife is advanced in years. The angel answered him: I am Gabriel, who stands before God, and was sent to speak with you and bring this good news to you; and behold, you will remain silent and will not be able to speak until the day this comes to pass, because you did not believe my words, which will come to pass in due time.” (Rom. 4:19-22): “And, not having fainted in faith, he did not consider that his body, almost a hundred years old, was already dead, and the womb of Sarah was dead; He did not waver at the promise of God through unbelief, but remained steadfast in faith, giving glory to God and being fully confident that He was able to fulfill what He had promised. Therefore it was counted to him as righteousness.” Chapter 2. He who does not believe the Lord in small things will obviously not believe in large things. (John 3:12): “If I told you about earthly things and you do not believe, how will you believe if I tell you about heavenly things?” (Luke 16:10): “He who is faithful in a little is also faithful in much, and he who is unfaithful in a little is also unfaithful in much.” Chapter 3. One must not affirm and reject what the Lord has said on one’s own reasoning, but know that the words of the Lord are more reliable than one’s own evidence. (Matthew 26:31-34): “Then Jesus says to them: You will all be offended because of Me this night, for it is written: I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered; After My resurrection I will go before you to Galilee. Peter answered and said to Him, “Even if everyone is offended because of You, I will never be offended.” Jesus said to him, “Truly I tell you, this night, before the rooster crows, you will deny Me three times.” (Matthew 26:20-22): “When evening came, He lay down with the twelve disciples; and while they were eating, he said, “Truly I say to you, that one of you will betray Me.” They were greatly saddened, and began to say to Him, each one of them, “Is it not I, Lord?” (Acts 10:13-15): “And a voice came to him: Arise, Peter, kill and eat. But Peter said: No, Lord, I have never eaten anything bad or unclean. Then another time a voice came to him: what God has cleansed, do not consider unclean.” (2 Cor. 10.4,5): “We cast down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, and bring into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ.” You might be interested in: