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The Letter of Ignatius of Antioch to the Ephesians, Introduction

Posted on 06/28/2010 by Paul Pavao

This letter is taken from THE ANTE-NICENE FATHERS, Volume I, and updated to modern language. The original translation is about 120 years old and is in university-style English. We’ll begin with the introduction by Ignatius, and then there’s 21 chapters … Continue reading →

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The Epistle of Ignatius to the Ephesians

Posted on 06/28/2010 by Paul Pavao

It’s fascinating to me that we have letters from early Christians to some of the very same churches Paul wrote to. Ignatius wrote to the Ephesians and Romans, Clement wrote to the Corinthians, and Polycarp wrote to the Philippians. And … Continue reading →

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When Protestants Become Catholic: Are the Church Fathers a Danger to Born Again Christians?

Posted on 12/17/2009 by Paul Pavao

Today I read another article about a Protestant becoming Catholic through the reading of the early church fathers. Is this really where the writings of the church fathers lead? I’ve been reading the writings of the 2nd through 4th century … Continue reading →

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The Sign of the Cross and Other Early Christian Traditions

Posted on 06/22/2009 by Paul Pavao

I often run across historical claims that make me angry, especially from Roman Catholics. Because they assume so much they are constantly reinterpreting early church history into their own viewpoint, even when their viewpoint is ludicrous. Worse, when I point … Continue reading →

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