I Salute the Families of My Brethren
Ignatius of Antioch encourages his listeners to be strong in the power of the Holy Ghost and extends greetings and salutations to various individuals and families.
Ignatius of Antioch sends greetings and encouragement to the families of his brethren, including wives, children, virgins, and widows, urging them to be strong in the power of the Holy Spirit. He also extends his greetings to specific individuals like Philo, Tavias, Alce, Daphnus, and Eutecnus, praying for their faith, love, and spiritual well-being. Ignatius emphasizes the importance of being filled with the Holy Spirit, divine wisdom, and the grace of God and Jesus Christ.
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I salute the families of my brethren, with their wives and children, and those that are ever virgins, and the widows. Be ye strong, I pray, in the power of the Holy Ghost. Philo, my fellow-servant, who is with me, greets you. I salute the house of Tavias, and pray that it may be confirmed in faith and love, both corporeal and spiritual.
I salute Alce; my well-beloved, and the incomparable Daphnus, and Eutecnus, and all by name. Fare ye well in the grace of God, and of our Lord Jesus Christ, being filled with the Holy Spirit, and divine and sacred wisdom.
Sermon Outline
- I. Greetings and Salutations
- A. Salute to families of brethren
- B. Salute to wives and children
- C. Salute to virgins and widows
- II. Encouragement in the Holy Spirit
- A. Be strong in the power of the Holy Ghost
- III. Personal Greetings
- A. Greeting to Philo, fellow-servant
- B. Greeting to the house of Tavias
- IV. Final Blessings
- A. Farewell in the grace of God
- B. Blessing in the Holy Spirit
Key Quotes
“Be ye strong, I pray, in the power of the Holy Ghost.” — Ignatius of Antioch
“Fare ye well in the grace of God, and of our Lord Jesus Christ, being filled with the Holy Spirit, and divine and sacred wisdom.” — Ignatius of Antioch
“I salute the families of my brethren, with their wives and children, and those that are ever virgins, and the widows.” — Ignatius of Antioch
Application Points
- We should strive to be strong in the power of the Holy Ghost, just as Ignatius encourages his listeners.
- We should extend love and support to the families of our brethren, including their wives, children, and other loved ones.
- We should prioritize faith and love in our personal and spiritual lives, as Ignatius prays for the house of Tavias.