Why does Ignatius say that we should “fear God’s patience” in paragraph 11? What is he talking about here?

		

		

		

		

		

	

What does Ignatius encourage the Ephesians to do in paragraph 13, and for what purpose? How does this defeat Satan?

		

		

		

		

		

	

What is the content of the “thanksgiving”, “glory” and “peace” mentioned here? 

		

		

		

		

		

	

In paragraphs 14-16 Ignatius discusses the connection between faith and life. How does Ignatius see faith and works related in 14? Is he espousing the idea that Christians do not sin? 

		

		

		

		

		

	

How does he say we should act, what thought should govern our thoughts? 

		

		

		

		

		

	

In 15 he speaks about silence verses speech. What is his point here in relation to confession of faith? 

		

		

		

		

		

	

Who are “those who corrupt families” in 16?

		

	

Pr. David A. Kind

	

April 23, 2003