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  CAUTION AGAINST FALSE DOCTRINES
  by Ignatius of Antioch
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Summary: We must be cautious of false doctrines and live according to
the truth of Jesus Christ, who has pleased God the Father.

Topics: "False Doctrine", "Christian Grace"
Scripture References: John 1:14, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Galatians 5:4, Hebrews 1:3

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Ignatius of Antioch warns against being deceived by strange doctrines,
fables, and endless genealogies, emphasizing the need to embrace the
newness found in Christ. He highlights that living by the Jewish law
denies the grace received through Jesus Christ. The prophets of old
lived in anticipation of Christ, being persecuted for their faith in the
one Almighty God revealed through Jesus Christ, His Son.

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Be not deceived with strange doctrines, "nor give heed to fables and
endless genealogies," and things in which the Jews make their boast.
"Old things are passed away: behold, all things have become new." For if
we still live according to the Jewish law, and the circumcision of the
flesh, we deny that we have received grace. For the divinest prophets
lived according to Jesus Christ.

On this account also they were persecuted, being inspired by grace to
fully convince the unbelieving that there is one God, the Almighty, who
has manifested Himself by Jesus Christ His Son, who is His Word, not
spoken, but essential. For He is not the voice of an articulate
utterance, but a substance begotten by divine power, who has in all
things pleased Him that sent Him.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/ignatius-of-antioch/caution-against-false-doctrines/
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