Severianus of Gabala

fl. c. 400 AD

Works

• Fragment on the Letter to Philemon 4 sectionsSeverianus of Gabala, Fragmentum in epistulam ad Philemonem (Greek).
• Fragments on 1 Corinthians 24 sectionsA passionate defense of Christian unity and identity in a divided church, exploring the meaning of being called by Christ.
• Fragments on 1 Thessalonians 4 sectionsA comforting commentary on faith, love, and hope for early Christians facing persecution and loss.
• Fragments on 1 Timothy 4 sectionsSeverian on Paul's first letter to Timothy: sound teaching, church order, and godliness.
• Fragments on 2 Corinthians 8 sectionsA close reading of Paul's letter to the Corinthians reveals how spiritual decisions are made with divine authority and integrity.
• Fragments on 2 Thessalonians 4 sectionsSeverian on Paul's second letter to Thessalonica: Christ's return, and how to spot impostors.
• Fragments on 2 Timothy 4 sectionsExplore how early Christians understood spiritual authority and eternal life through this insightful commentary on 2 Timothy.
• Fragments on Colossians 8 sectionsThis commentary unravels a complex letter, explaining how early Christians struggled with faith in a world of conflicting beliefs.
• Fragments on Ephesians 4 sectionsSeverian on Ephesians: one body, one Spirit, and the armor of God for daily battle.
• Fragments on Galatians 4 sectionsSeverian on Galatians: why Christians are free from the law, and what freedom is for.
• Fragments on Hebrews 4 sectionsA defense of Paul's authorship of Hebrews, exploring style and hidden dangers.
• Fragments on Philippians 4 sectionsA theological reflection on humility and faith, offering insight into early Christian leadership and spiritual growth.
• Fragments on Romans 8 sectionsA deep exploration of Paul's divine mission and God's judgment, revealing why faith matters in a world that ignores Christ.
• Fragments on Titus 4 sectionsA bold defense of Paul's use of a poet's words to expose Cretan hypocrisy and affirm truth.
• On the Blind Man and Zacchaeus 12 sectionsTwo healings of blindness, physical and spiritual: the blind man and Zacchaeus side by side.
• On the Man Born Blind 12 sectionsA spiritual exploration of light and faith through the story of a blind man, showing how divine grace transforms lives.
• On the Three Young Men 8 sectionsThe three young men in the furnace: defying a king, unharmed by fire, singing in the flames.
• On the Words, When He Subjects All Things 8 sectionsWhen the Son hands the kingdom to the Father, is he lesser? Severian says no, from Scripture.
• Sermon on Genesis 4 sectionsSermons on the six days of creation: what God made, and what it teaches about virtue.
• Sermons on Job 20 sectionsA powerful meditation on suffering and divine justice through the story of Job, exploring human struggle and God's mysterious ways.

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