Letter to the Philadelphians
Ignatius calls the Philadelphian church away from division and rival teaching toward one Eucharist, one ecclesial fellowship, and faith centered on Jesus Christ.
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Ignatius calls the Philadelphian church away from division and rival teaching toward one Eucharist, one ecclesial fellowship, and faith centered on Jesus Christ.
Ignatius defends the reality of Christ’s incarnation, suffering, and resurrection and connects that confession to Eucharistic and ecclesial unity.
An early Christian church order with teaching on moral life, baptism, fasting, prayer, Eucharistic thanksgiving, traveling ministers, local leadership, worship, and watchfulness for the Lord’s coming.