The Lost Books of the Bible, Part 12, Chapter I summary
Part 12, Chapter I of 170 · 4 min to read the chapter
In Chapter I, Ignatius greets the Ephesian church, thanks its representatives for their care, and asks its members to love and obey their bishop, Onesimus. He presents himself as a fellow learner and uses musical harmony to explain how shared obedience and love bring believers together before God.
What happens
- Ignatius blesses the Ephesian church and praises its faith, love, and righteous conduct.
- He describes his journey in chains from Syria and receives Onesimus as a representative of the whole church.
- He asks that Burrhus remain longer and thanks Crocus and the other representatives for their loving support.
- He urges agreement and obedience to the bishop and presbytery while admitting that he remains a learner.
- He compares church leaders to a harp and the united congregation to a chorus singing to God.
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