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Quote by Justin Martyr

“Let it be understood that those who are not found living as He taught are not Christian- even though they profess with the lips the teaching of Christ.”

Quote by Justin Martyr

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Justin Martyr
Justin Martyr

Justin Martyr (100-165 AD) was an ancient Christian philosopher and theologian whose life and writings had a significant impact on the development of Christian doctrine. more

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