Writing in 107 AD — within living memory of the Apostles — Ignatius of Antioch left behind seven letters that are among the most explosive documents in Christian history. He used the term “Catholic Church,” taught the Real Presence, insisted on obedience to the bishop, and traced his faith directly to the Apostle John. Which is exactly why John Calvin tried to erase him.
What Jesus Meant When He Handed Peter the Keys — and Why That Authority Still Stands Two Thousand Years LaterIntroductionThere is a moment in Matth...
Writing in 107 AD — within living memory of the Apostles — Ignatius of Antioch left behind seven letters that are among the most explosive documents in Christian history. He used the term “Catholic Church,” taught the Real Presence, insisted on obedience to the bishop, and traced his faith directly to the Apostle John. Which is exactly why John Calvin tried to erase him.
