The Lord of Glory | Russian Golgotha Crucifix IconoGraphic (Red BG) | 1 Corinthians 2:8 | Orthodox Christian Canvas ArtBut we speak wisdom among them that are mature: yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the princes of this world, that come to nothing: But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the world unto our glory: Which none of the princes of this world knew: for had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory. 1 Corinthians 2: 6 8 But if Christ had not been put to death, death would not

that you may love the Lord your God

For if the dead rise not

On the other hand: ‘One who loves Me

This is why in church the [doxology] begins with

+ St Paisios of Mount Athos

and the bread that I shall give is My flesh

It is not in heaven

unchastity [lust] - by desire for God and longing for the blessings held in store

The Church is a place of angels and a heaven of glory

they need no light of lamp or sun

- 1 Corinthians 4:10

that we might receive power to tread upon serpents and scorpions (Luke 10