Believe Quote by Ignatius of Antioch
“Jesus Christ who was of the race of David, who was the Son of Mary, who was truly born and ate and drank, was truly persecuted under Pontius Pilate, was truly crucified and died in the sight of those in heaven and on earth and those under the earth; who moreover was truly raised from the dead, His Father having raised Him, who in the like fashion will so raise us also who believe on Him.”
About This Quote
Source Letter: Epistle to the Smyrnaeans, c. 110 AD
The passage affirms Jesus’ human lineage, suffering, death, and resurrection, promising believers similar resurrection through faith.
In simple terms: Jesus lived, died, and rose; believers share this hope.
Key Takeaway
Trust in resurrection through faith.
Themes
faith
redemption
resurrection
Christology
Mood
reverent
hopeful
Type
theological
devotional
When to use this quote
- personal devotion
- church teaching
- theological study
Key Concepts
incarnation
atonement
eschatology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this belief shape daily living?
- What evidence supports the resurrection?
A Different Perspective
Some may view the promise as metaphorical rather than literal.
![“At this time there was a wise man who was called Jesus. And his conduct was good, and [he] was known to be virtuous. And many people from among the Jews and the other nations became his disciples. Pilate condemned him to be crucified and to die. And those who had become his disciples did not…” quote by Josephus](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/233/josephus-35447_abandon_at-this-time-there-was-a-wise-man-who-wa_156080.jpg)
