The Ten Minute Bible Hour Podcast GAL291 - Iconium Was Still Preaching the Message of Galatians 300 Years Later
Oct 6, 2025
Explore the fascinating influence of Galatians through the writings of Saint Amphilochius, a 4th-century bishop from Iconium. Discover how his homily on Jesus' suffering closely ties to themes of faith in Paul's letter. Dive into the continuity of Christian thought as Matt highlights Amphilochius's opposition to legalism. Uncover the lasting impact of Galatians in the church's theology, demonstrating its relevance even centuries later.
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Amphilochius Links Directly To Galatians
- Saint Amphilochius, a 4th-century bishop in Iconium, preserved Paul's theology for his church centuries later.
- His writings show deliberate continuity between Paul's message to Galatia and later Christian teaching.
A Sermon Framed As Jesus Explaining Salvation
- Amphilochius preaches a homily on Matthew 26:39 and frames Christ's suffering as rescuing humanity from Adam's sentence.
- He speaks as if Jesus explains taking on death to nullify the condemnation introduced by Adam.
Representation And Baptism Echo Paul
- Amphilochius presents a representative/representational view: Christ lives rightly as man and dies to bring resurrection to humanity.
- He ties baptism into participation in Christ's death and newness of life, echoing Pauline theology.
