Religion Quotes by Ignatius of Antioch

10 Religion quotes by Ignatius of Antioch

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Ignatius of Antioch’s ten brief statements on religion provide a glimpse into early Christian thought, distilled into clear, powerful lines.

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Christianity is greatest when it is hated by the world.

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There is one Physician, of flesh and of spirit, originate and unoriginate, God in man, true Life in death, son of Mary…

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It is not that I want merely to be called a Christian, but actually to be one. Yes, if I prove to…

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Our task is not one of producing persuasive propaganda; Christianity shows its greatness when it is hated by the world.

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They that are of the flesh cannot do the works of the Spirit, neither can they that are spiritual do the works…

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Let us therefore be of a reverent spirit, and fear the long-suffering of God, that it tend not to our condemnation.

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Wherever the bishop shall appear, let the multitude of also be, just as wherever Jesus Christ is, there is the catholic [i.e.,…

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We recognize a tree by its fruit, and we ought to be able to recognize a Christian by his action. The fruit…

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Let no man's place, or dignity, or riches, puff him up; and let no man's low condition or poverty abase him. For…

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Take care, then, to be firmly grounded in the teachings of the Lord and his apostles so that you may prosper in…

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Wherever the bishop shall appear, there let the multitude also be; even as, wherever Jesus Christ is, there is the Catholic Church.

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He who died in place of us is the one object of my quest. He who rose for our sakes is my one desire.

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Now I begin to be a disciple. I care for nothing, of visible or invisible things, so that I may but win Christ. Let…

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Take heed, then, often to come together to give thanks to God, and show forth His praise. For when you assemble frequently in the…

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The Lord did nothing either of himself or through his apostles without his Father, with whom he is united; so too, you should undertake…

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A Christian is not his own master, since all his time belongs to God.

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In like manner, everyone who has received from God the power of distinguishing and yet follows an unskillful pastor and receives a false opinion…

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From Syria even to Rome I fight with wild beasts, by land and sea, by night and by day, being bound amidst ten leopards,…

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I hunger for the bread of God, the flesh of Jesus Christ ...; I long to drink of his blood, the gift of unending love.

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I have many deep thoughts in God, but I take my own measure, lest I perish by boasting... For I myself, though I am…

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Therefore run together as into one temple of God, as to one altar, as to one Jesus Christ, who came forth from one Father,…

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