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  ACCORDING TO THE DOCTRINE OF CHRIST
  by Ignatius of Antioch
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Summary: Ignatius of Antioch's sermon calls for unity in Christ and
adherence to His teachings as the foundation of faith.

Topics: "Church Unity", "Christian Repentance"
Scripture References: John 13:34, 1 Corinthians 1:10, Ephesians 4:3, Colossians 3:13, 1 Peter 3:8

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Ignatius of Antioch emphasizes the importance of unity among believers,
highlighting that where there is division, anger, and hatred, God cannot
dwell. He urges repentance and forgiveness, stressing the need to return
to unity in Christ and communion with the bishop. Ignatius expresses his
trust in the grace of Jesus Christ to deliver believers from wickedness
and encourages them to act in accordance with the teachings of Christ,
avoiding strife.

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I therefore did what belonged to me, as a man devoted to unity; adding
this also, that where there is diversity of judgment, and wrath, and
hatred, God does not dwell. To all them that repent, God grants
forgiveness, if they with one consent return to the unity of Christ, and
communion with the bishop. I trust to the grace of Jesus Christ, that He
will free you from every bond of wickedness. I therefore exhort you that
ye do nothing out of strife, but according to the doctrine of Christ.

For I have heard some saying, If I do not find the Gospel in the
archives, I will not believe it. To such persons I say that my archives
are Jesus Christ, to disobey whom is manifest destruction.

My authentic archives are His cross, and death, and resurrection, and
the faith which bears on these things, by which I desire, through your
prayers, to be justified. He who disbelieves the Gospel disbelieves
everything along with it. For the archives ought not to be preferred to
the Spirit. "It is hard to kick against the pricks; " it is hard to
disbelieve Christ; it is hard to reject the preaching of the apostles.

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