Epistle to the Magnesians (Long Version)

Do not be deceived by strange doctrines, and don't give attention to fables and endless genealogies, or things in which the Jews boast. "Old things have passed away: behold, all things have become new." For if we still live according to the Jewish law and the circumcision of the flesh, we deny that we have received grace. For the divinest prophets lived according to Jesus Christ. Because of this, they were persecuted, being inspired by grace to fully convince the unbelieving that there is one God, the Almighty, who has manifested Himself through Jesus Christ His Son, who is His Word, not spoken, but essential. For He is not the voice of an articulate utterance, but a substance begotten by divine power, who has in all things pleased Him who sent Him.