Who was Polycarp, and what did this disciple of the apostle John teach about Christianity? Explore Polycarp of Smyrna’s life, his Letter to the Philippians, and his martyrdom—and discover how the early church passed the apostles’ teaching to the next generation.
In this video, we examine Polycarp’s teaching on salvation by grace, the authority of Scripture, Jesus’ true humanity, Christ bearing our sins, and the character of church leaders. We also explore his relationship to the Bishop of Rome, his references to elders and deacons, and his defense of the Christian faith against false teaching.
Polycarp’s story brings church history into our own lives: Are we faithfully passing on the gospel? Are we making disciples? And will we remain faithful to Jesus when following Him comes at a cost?
Watch through the end as we consider persecution in the Roman Empire and Polycarp’s refusal to deny Christ.
What stands out most to you about Polycarp’s life or teaching? Share your thoughts in the comments.
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00:00 Who Was Polycarp? A Disciple of John
02:30 How Discipleship Preserved the Apostles’ Teaching
05:20 Passing On the Faith: Our Call to Make Disciples
08:21 Polycarp’s Letter to the Philippians Explained
09:12 Why Scripture Shaped Polycarp’s Teaching
10:50 Polycarp and the Bishop of Rome
11:40 Scripture and Tradition in the Early Church
13:19 Salvation by Grace, Not Works: Polycarp’s Teaching
15:30 Can We Earn Eternal Life? Grace in the Early Church
16:10 Was Jesus Truly Human? Polycarp Against Docetism
17:15 Why Beliefs About Jesus Matter: Mormons and Jehovah’s Witnesses
18:38 Jesus Bore Our Sins: Atonement and His Role as High Priest
20:18 Church Leadership: Why Character Matters
22:18 Elders and Deacons in the Early Church
24:35 How Polycarp Defended the Apostolic Faith
25:30 Christian Persecution Under Rome: Pliny and Trajan
27:01 The Martyrdom of Polycarp: Refusing to Deny Christ
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