Polycarp: Martyr of Christ

Introduction The church of Jesus Christ, while in the world, is always in persecution. It is her lot in this life to suffer for righteousness' sake. We ought not be surprised by this, for the Scriptures speak of it in countless places; and what Paul told the churches he organized on his first missionary journey is true for all time: "We must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God" (Acts 14:22). This incessant persecution has produced a list of heroes of faith, saints, men,...