Polycarp: Bishop, Martyr, Destroyer of the Gods

In this video, Dr. Michael Bird provides an introduction to the life and martyrdom of bishop Polycarp of Smyrna.
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[@augustinian2018]

When my wife was pregnant with our first child, a son, his due date was the commemoration of Polycarp, so we named him John Polycarp. 🙂

[@ryanparris1021]

I can’t listen to this brave saints words without losing it. His heart was in a different homeland, who’s builder and maker is God, when he said his final words. Great work Dr. Bird for bringing this history to light.

[@michaelmichaelc1748]

Really very interesting story of the trials and courage of the early Christians. They certainly had courage and determination to be faithful to the Lord under all circumstances even offering their lives. What a legacy and example they have left us. God bless them ❤🙏🏻

[@astroboytintin]

Another great video Dr Bird, excellent content and your production is next-level.

[@adelinebaah7214]

Thank you for this history. I just got to know his today, and you have given me more details than I expected.

[@greentree14]

As a former Lutheran, now Pentecostal, I am deeply moved by these Apostolic Fathers, and their bold love for the Lord Jesus. I have read and re-read Eusebius''s History of the Church, and the Martyrdom of Polycarp. I think we should look up to these early heroes of the faith. Where I differ from Catholics, is, I don't believe we should pray to saints.

[@jawajab5173]

Awesome. Thank you, Dr Bird!

[@comfycozytoo]

Thank you!

[@d.miller6062]

This was really good! I saw this link on the email this morning, such a great video to start the day with. Thank you!

[@Yeshua-is-the-Light]

How important is it that we follow the 10 commandments and love thy neighbor according to Revelation 22:14-21 and Leviticus 19:17-18?

[@SibleySteve]

Is there a commendable website that links to early documents like Letter to the Philippians from Polycarp? I would also be interested in his use of Ephesians as an endorsement of Pauline authorship of Ephesians.

[@Wayne5455]

Please answer a question that bothers me. Catholics tell me that they are the original and ONLY church ordained by Christ in the modern world. They tell me that their lineage goes back to the very first church. Bishops are part of the Catholic church and no other. Is all of that to be believed? Modern non-denominational churches are wrong and going to Hell? Did God himself ordain the Catholic church only? I am resistant to all this and wonder, AM I WRONG to believe that the original church ws founded by Christ on the steps of the temple by Peter who gave the first sermon and thousandes were saved. Was he a Catholic Pope, Bishop or what? Ho can Catholic claims be true?