Nicene and Post-Nicene Church Fathers Series 2 - The Still Small ...

Writings Mentioned, But Lost.
Additional Notes on Some Points in St. Basil's Doctrinal and Ecclesiastical
Position.
Editions and Manuscripts.
De Spiritu Sancto.
Preface.
Prefatory remarks on the need of exact investigation of the most minute portions
of theology.
The origin of the heretics' close observation of syllables.
The systematic discussion of syllables is derived from heathen philosophy.
That there is no distinction in the scriptural use of these syllables.
That v: not found “of whom” in the case of the Son and of the Spirit.
Issue joined with those who assert that the Son is not with the Father, but after
the Father. Also concerning the equal glory.
Against those who assert that it is not proper for “with whom” to be said of the
Son, and that the proper phrase is “through whom.”
In how many ways “Through whom” is used; and in what sense “with whom” is
more suitable. Explanation of how the Son receives a commandment, and how
He is sent.
Definitive conceptions about the Spirit which conform to the teaching of the
Scriptures.
Against those who say that it is not right to rank the Holy Spirit with the Father
and the Son.
That they who deny the Spirit are transgressors.
Against those who assert that the baptism in the name of the Father alone is
sufficient.
Statement of the reason why in the writings of Paul the angels are associated with
the Father and the Son.
Objection that some were baptized unto Moses and believed in him, and an answer
to it; with remarks upon types.
Reply to the suggested objection that we are baptized “into water.” Also concerning
baptism.
That the Holy Spirit is in every conception inseparable from the Father and the
Son, alike in the creation of perceptible objects, in the dispensation of human
affairs, and in the judgment to come.
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