...since man is of twofold nature

fool for Christ 20 Jan 2023 14:10:50 GMT

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"...since man is of twofold nature, soul and body, the purification [of 
baptism] also is two-fold, the one incorporeal for the incorporeal part, 
and the other bodily for the body: the water cleanses the body, and the 
Spirit seals the soul; that we may draw near unto God, 'having our heart 
sprinkled' by the Spirit, 'and our body washed with pure water' (Heb. 
10:22). When going down, therefore, into the water, think not of the bare 
element, but look for salvation by the power of the Holy Spirit: for 
without both you cannot possibly be made perfect. It is not I that say 
this, but the Lord Jesus Christ, who has the power in this matter: for He 
says, 'Except a man be born anew', and He adds these words, 'of water and 
of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God'."

St. Cyril of Jerusalem, Catechetical Lectures. 

----------------------------------------------- "Bless the Lord, O my soul! 
O Lord my God, You are very great: You are clothed with honor and majesty."  
Psalm 104:1

Draw nigh unto God and He will draw nigh unto you.