======================================================================== THE EPHESIANS FROM SMYRNA by Ignatius of Antioch ======================================================================== Summary: The Ephesians from Smyrna and other churches send greetings to express their unity and harmony in Christ Jesus, and to acknowledge the will of God that brings them together. Topics: "Church Unity", "Holy Spirit" Scripture References: Romans 15:5, 1 Corinthians 12:12, Galatians 6:2, Ephesians 4:3, Philippians 2:1 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ DESCRIPTION ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Ignatius of Antioch emphasizes the unity and harmony among believers, acknowledging the refreshing support received from the Ephesians in Smyrna and the salutations from Polycarp and other Churches. He encourages the congregation to continue in the inseparable Spirit of Christ Jesus, obtained by the will of God, for the glory of God and in honor of Jesus Christ. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ CONTENT ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Ephesians from Smyrna (whence I also write to you), who are here for the glory of God, as ye also are, who have in all things refreshed me, salute you, as does also Polycarp. The rest of the Churches, in honour of Jesus Christ, also salute you. Fare ye well in harmony, ye who have obtained the inseparable Spirit, in Christ Jesus, by the will of God. ======================================================================== Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/ignatius-of-antioch/the-ephesians-from-smyrna/ ========================================================================