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  LET THERE BE ONE COMMON SUPPLICATION
  by Ignatius of Antioch
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Summary: The sermon emphasizes the importance of submission to
authority, unity in prayer and faith, and the significance of the temple
of God as a symbol of unity among believers.

Topics: "Church Unity", "Submission To Authority"
Scripture References: John 5:19, 1 Corinthians 1:10, Philippians 2:2, Hebrews 4:14

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DESCRIPTION
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Ignatius of Antioch emphasizes the importance of unity and submission to
authority within the church, drawing parallels between the relationship
of the Lord and the Father to the relationship between the bishop and
the members of the church. He highlights the need for all individuals,
whether presbyter, deacon, or layman, to act in accordance with the
bishop's approval, as anything done without it is considered sinful and
against God's will. Ignatius urges believers to gather together in
prayer with one common supplication, one mind, and one hope, rooted in
unblameable faith in Christ Jesus.

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CONTENT
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As therefore the Lord does nothing without the Father, for says He, "I
can of mine own self do nothing," so do ye, neither presbyter, nor
deacon, nor layman, do anything without the bishop. Nor let anything
appear commendable to you which is destitute of his approval. For every
such thing is sinful, and opposed [to the will of] God. Do ye all come
together into the same place for prayer.

Let there be one common supplication, one mind, one hope, with faith
unblameable in Christ Jesus, than which nothing is more excellent. Do ye
all, as one man, run together into the temple of God, as unto one altar,
to one Jesus Christ, the High Priest of the unbegotten God.

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