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Tobit, 1-2 Maccabees: a Quick explanation of “the Apocrypha” from the perspective of a young Eastern Orthodox Christian.
According to Protopresbyter Michael Pomazansky, unlike what protestants call the “Apocrypha,” the Russian Orthodox Church considers them to be “non-canonical.” However, the books are still considered inspired Holy Scripture. “Canon” refers to whether these books are conclusively found in the Hebrew canon, and not whether they can or cannot be used for defending Christian doctrine. Now, many protestant apologists who […]
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The Nicene Creed: My own Scriptural Reference Cheat Sheet
I mostly posted this for the benefit of my friend Wes. It is basically my list of scriptural references I found that support the Nicene creed in certain ways. Send me a message if you need help clarifying some of the references! The Nicene Creed We believe in one God, (Deut 6: 4, Ephesians 4:5-6; […]
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Logos 5 Orthodox
For those Orthodox who are looking for orthodox material, go to www.logos.com/orthodox
Proof-texts of St. John Chrysostom on Guilt and Sin
“Now we know that what things soever the Law saith, it saith to them who are under the Law, that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world may become guilty before God.”… He does not say the Jew, but the whole of mankind. For the phrase, “that every mouth may be stopped,” is […]
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A quick look at Mark 13:27
What this post is going to do is compare my understanding of Mark 13:27 with a common understanding that I have run into from Evangelical Protestant friends. “καὶ τότε ἀποστελεῖ τοὺς ἀγγέλους καὶ ἐπισυνάξει τοὺς ἐκλεκτοὺς ἐκ τῶν τεσσάρων ἀνέμων ἀπʼ ἄκρου γῆς ἕως ἄκρου οὐρανοῦ” (Mark 13:27).[1] “And then He will send forth the […]
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Proof texts refferring to Toll Houses
These were gathered by http://www.saintjonah.org/articles/tollhouses.htm A couple of things I would like to do in the future: Confirm that the translations are legit and accurate. Confirm the dates of some of the material that do not have any dates. Anyway, here are the proof-texts: Patristic Evidence: St. Mark of Ephesus: “But if souls have departed this life […]
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St. Chrysostom on Hell: a collection of proof texts
“For when you hear of fire, do not suppose the fire in that world to be like this: for fire in this world burns up and makes away with anything which it takes hold of; but that fire is continually burning those who have once been seized by it, and never ceases: therefore also is […]
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The Silver Chair, Episode 1: Craig Blomberg on Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus.
Video Presentation of Craig Blomberg’s interpretation on the Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus. Here is a video presentation evaluating the Evangelical Scholar Craig Blomberg and his interpretation of the Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus. Enjoy! If you need to view the Script because of our the poor audio, click the link […]
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DESINIGRATION OF DIALOGUE: EASTERN ORTHODOX AND THE TÜBINGEN LUTHERANS’ FIRST CONTACT
PDF DOWNLOAD: DESINIGRATION OF DIALOGUE: EASTERN ORTHODOX AND TÜBINGEN LUTHERANS FIRST CONTACT Michael Bremner 25 July 2013 www.michaelbremner.com In the Spirit of Ecumenism, many of the doctrinal agreements made between different Christian groups are unfortunately vague and look to come into union by overlooking important theological differences. This is very much abused between relations with […]
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Adding Logos 5 personal books.
Just added Athanasius of Alexandria, Apologia for his flight. Enjoy! Click Here to see the logos 5 personal books that are available!