Now the word of truth is sent from God … For being sent with authority, it were not fit that it should be required to produce proof of what is said; since neither is there any proof beyond itself, which is God.
On the Resurrection
The reason why God has delayed to do this [bring on the end-of-days] is His regard for the human race; for He foreknows that some are to be saved by repentance, and perhaps some not yet born.
First Apology (28)
There are some people who endeavor to conceal their wrongdoing because of the laws and punishments you [Emperor Antoninus Pius] impose, knowing that since you are only men and women it is possible for wrongdoers to escape you; if they were to learn and were convinced that our thoughts as well as our acts cannot be hidden from God, they would by all means live decently, at least because of the impending penalties.
First Apology (12), p. 29 – egoistic belief that God is always watching you
– egoistic belief that God is always watching you
Everyone goes to eternal punishment or salvation in accordance with the character of his acts. If all people knew this, no one would choose wickedness even for a little while, knowing that he goes to eternal punishment by fire. ... He will ... send those of the wicked, eternally conscious, into eternal fire with the wicked demons.
First Apology (12,52), pp. 29,59