a great cloud of witnesses: Polycarp by ric gustafson
The Apostle John trained several young men to be leaders in the early church. One of these was a man named Polycarp. Polycarp later would become the bishop of Smyrna. Polycarp was an author of early church literature. Polycarp wrote to the Philippian Church. His goal was to encourage and comfort that church. Polycarp wanted to bind the church together with love preached by Jesus.
When Polycarp became old, he was treasured as a last living link to the Apostles. At age 86, Polycarp was arrested. The Romans wanted Polycarp to renounce Jesus. Polycarp refused. He became a martyr for Jesus.
research help: ' Our Church Speaks' by Ben Lansing and D J Marotta
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
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