From where, according to Ignatius, does the authority of the Office of Bishop (pastor) derive? And according to whose will is the bishop appointed?

	

Who are the “specious wolves”? How are they contrasted with the bishop (shepherd)?

		

		

		

	

Ignatius warns the Philadelphians against “evil weeds”; then speaks of finding among them a “filtering out”? What is he referring to here?

		

		

		

	

In 4, Ignatius speaks of having one Eucharist (Holy Communion). What is warning against here; and what of those who are participating in a different Eucharist?

		

		

		

	

Where, according to paragraph 5, does Ignatius find mercy and refuge? 

		

		

		

	

Again Ignatius speaks against Judaizers in the Church. How does he describe them and why?

		

		

		

	

From what source did Ignatius know to speak as he did when he visited the church at Philadelphia? What do you make of this?

		

		

		

	

What controversy were the Philadelphians struggling with according to paragraph 8:2?

		

		

		

	

Upon what basis are the saints of the Old Testament period saved? Are we better off than they?

		

		

	

What are the churches doing to help Ignatius’ See in Antioch?

		

		

	

Pr. David A. Kind

	

July 2, 2003