005 - Epistle of Ignatius to the Philadelphians

007 - Epistle of Ignatius to Polycarp

Ignatius of Antioch, on his journey toward martyrdom, composed powerful letters to various churches—including the Ephesians, Magnesians, Trallians, Romans, Philadelphians, and Smyrnaeans—along with a poignant message to Polycarp. As a staunch advocate for the Episcopal model of church governance, which emerged in the late first or early second century, Ignatius passionately defended his beliefs. Eager to emulate the sacrifice of his Savior, he famously declared to the Roman church I am Gods wheat, and I am ground by the teeth of wild beasts that I may be found pure bread [of Christ]. (Summary by Sam Stinson)

006 - Epistle of Ignatius to the Smyrnaeans

Ignatius of Antioch, on his journey toward martyrdom, composed powerful letters to various churches—including the Ephesians, Magnesians, Trallians, Romans, Philadelphians, and Smyrnaeans—along with a poignant message to Polycarp. As a staunch advocate for the Episcopal model of church governance, which emerged in the late first or early second century, Ignatius passionately defended his beliefs. Eager to emulate the sacrifice of his Savior, he famously declared to the Roman church I am Gods wheat, and I am ground by the teeth of wild beasts that I may be found pure bread [of Christ]. (Summary by Sam Stinson)

005 - Epistle of Ignatius to the Philadelphians

Ignatius of Antioch, on his journey toward martyrdom, composed powerful letters to various churches—including the Ephesians, Magnesians, Trallians, Romans, Philadelphians, and Smyrnaeans—along with a poignant message to Polycarp. As a staunch advocate for the Episcopal model of church governance, which emerged in the late first or early second century, Ignatius passionately defended his beliefs. Eager to emulate the sacrifice of his Savior, he famously declared to the Roman church I am Gods wheat, and I am ground by the teeth of wild beasts that I may be found pure bread [of Christ]. (Summary by Sam Stinson)

004 - Epistle of Ignatius to the Romans

Ignatius of Antioch, on his journey toward martyrdom, composed powerful letters to various churches—including the Ephesians, Magnesians, Trallians, Romans, Philadelphians, and Smyrnaeans—along with a poignant message to Polycarp. As a staunch advocate for the Episcopal model of church governance, which emerged in the late first or early second century, Ignatius passionately defended his beliefs. Eager to emulate the sacrifice of his Savior, he famously declared to the Roman church I am Gods wheat, and I am ground by the teeth of wild beasts that I may be found pure bread [of Christ]. (Summary by Sam Stinson)

003 - Epistle of Ignatius to the Trallians

Ignatius of Antioch, on his journey toward martyrdom, composed powerful letters to various churches—including the Ephesians, Magnesians, Trallians, Romans, Philadelphians, and Smyrnaeans—along with a poignant message to Polycarp. As a staunch advocate for the Episcopal model of church governance, which emerged in the late first or early second century, Ignatius passionately defended his beliefs. Eager to emulate the sacrifice of his Savior, he famously declared to the Roman church I am Gods wheat, and I am ground by the teeth of wild beasts that I may be found pure bread [of Christ]. (Summary by Sam Stinson)