Polycarp on false teaching and perseverance

In chapter 7 Polycarp warns his readers against false teachings notably:

1. Denial that Christ came in the flesh
2. Denial that Christ suffered on the cross
3. Denial of the resurrection
4. Denial of the final judgement

The remainder of chapter 7 and 8-9 consists of exhortations to perseverance, with certain people, notably Paul, being presented as examples of those who are now with Christ as they have shared in his sufferings.