The Orthodox, but also the popes say this too. did Jesus keep the old testament law in full if he went against the old covenant law and used leavened bread and alcoholic wine in the Last Supper? Following Apostolic Tradition, Orthodoxy teaches that the original apostles appointed bishops, who in turn appointed bishops, and on and on through a laying on of the hands that touched the hands that touched the hands of Christ. The modern contraceptive pill, allowed by many in Orthodoxy, which is based on progesterone, a chemical that destroys the ovum after fertilization, is believed by many to be murder. How did you adjust to the different beliefs between the Baptist church and the Orthodox church, I ask, looking over my list of differing views. Ioannes Apiarius, The Ten LGBTQ Commandments [satire] Its almost like a one off proof their whole idea of human tradition is based on bunk human decision making.). 4/13/2018 Rod Dreher, Fighting the Wrong Battles margin: 12px 60px; The orthodox teaching on . He was born into a family of Orthodox Christians, in a society where church and state often mix in unhealthy ways. Like Roman Catholicism, Eastern Orthodoxy denies the distinction between justification (God's unilateral act in declaring a sinner righteous based on faith in the merits of Christ alone - Romans 5) and sanctification (the indwelling Spirit of God conforming the regenerated individual more and more to the image of Christ, a work consummated in the believer's glorification - Romans 8). Ioannes Apiarius, Fr. (Romans 5:6-11). 1/13/2019 Fr. font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"; (Gr. As the encroachments of false teaching and division multiplied in early Christian times, threatening to obscure the identity and purity of the Church, the term "Orthodox" quite logically came to be applied to it. This reverent but bold work offers the necessary insight and inspiration to create a community that welcomes all its . 11/23/2019 Fr. 5/9/2018 Fr. These links summarize the extensive true and public witness of approximately eighty four (84) Orthodox Christians (many priests and bishops) all of whom are in good standing with the Orthodox Church (spanning multiple jurisdictions). Verily I say unto you, They have their reward." 3:15). Robert Arida: Why Dont You Become Episcopalian? The Orthodox bible is fake. 86) The heresy of Masquerading as Evangelicals. Copyright 1998-2023 margin-right: 20px; The section of our Bible Knowledgebase on Roman Catholicism deals extensively with that false church's departures from the Word. The concept of the "first among equals" is that of giving this title to a person whose office was founded historically first, in Eastern Orthodoxy thePatriarch of Constantinople, The idea of having Patriarchal bishops over huge jurisdictions, and a lower formof bishops, is not found in new covenant law. Mitra). 2/3/2021 Orthodox Reflections, That Horrible Bishop Makes Me Do It The "First Among Equals" of all the Orthodox autocephalous churches, it was founded by St. Andrew the Apostle. (man made junk laws. John Whiteford, David Bentley Hart and the Toll Houses False. Johannes Jacobse, Fundamentalism & Dialogue font-family: Verdana; .normal_text { But the impetus for that division was not a choice between obedience to the Word of God and the word of man, but rather a choice between two competing sets of that which Scripture repeatedly condemns as "the commandments and doctrines of men.". (Gr. margin-right:70pt; Joseph Stalin led a uniquely brutal campaign against religion and religious leaders. line-height: 150%; text-decoration:underline; The multiplicity of false gods to pray to was replaced by praying to saints, burning incense was kept, and the mother goddess religions took immediately to praying to a dominant female saint figure, Mary, empowered with some of the powers of God himself, the ability to hear, answer, and mediate for millions of prayers (humanly impossible). Unity becomes intrinsically impossible. Basically, it was to combat the many false teachings that the Roman Catholic Church had adopted through the centuries. What kind of hand-me-down farce do they call that? This is opposite to the teaching of Orthodoxy with their hand-me-down long list of false doctrines, by a pseudochurch full of man-made rituals, rites,religious trappings and devotionby rote. margin-top: 12px; Ioannes Apiarius, Orthodox Episcopal Aloofness with a Side of Cake [Abp. As I began reading Scripture, I understood Jesus to be the only way to God. } Priest on Homosexual Orientation text-align: justify; 72)The Canon Liturgical, which refers to all liturgical material, including the Creed, used for the Liturgy and the consecration of the Eucharist (see also kanon and Typikon). 7/8/2019 Fr. 4) It forcesOrthodox converts to make a commitment on the filioque issue (ironically the Orthodox and Catholics have opposite views upon it). In no manner am I publicly promoting the Branch Theory of Christianity, nor am I proposing that all Christian-named communities or Communions are Churches. The Creed is heretical by omission in that it has no salvation gospel. p.article_id { etc by bogus priest, (or whatever other ceremonies they might fancifully invent to declare ground "consecrated"). But can there be true believers who decide to remain within the Orthodox church? I ask, pointing to the Romanian renewal movement Army of God within the Orthodox Church that emphasized many of the same doctrines as evangelicalism. An Orthodox Christian that is truly born again would realize that the church is wrong and would turn to evangelicalism. For John, coming to Christ and joining an evangelical church are two sides of the same coin. margin-right:20pt; Like the Roman Catholic church, the Eastern Orthodox church insists that it is the one true church of Christ on earth. Joseph Birthisel, Ashley Purpura: Orthodox Church Needs Women Priests and Bishops Lawrence Farley, Fr. p.numbered_bulleted_text_2 Puhalo rants again on Transgenderism and Intersexuality Ioannes Apiarius, On Priestesses and Ecclesiological Deism [on Sr. Vassa dangerous nonsense] The basic theory of the . Nowhere in scripture are we told to baptize a person 3 times consecutively, let alone a baby. Exomologisis). 10/29/2011 Fr. Leavened bread is also acceptable for the purpose in the more liberal Protestant churches. Please make sure all fields are filled out. font-size: 10pt; Fortunately, we have Christ's promise that heresies will never prevail against the Church, for he told Peter, "You are Peter, and on this rock I will build my Church, and the gates of hell will not prevail against it " (Matt. margin-left: 20px; Ioannes Apiarius, George Demacopoulos: Christian Moral Teaching isnt Black and White Rather it is the central issue of what is called "the root versus the fruit" debate. The bloodless offering to God, which is the Holy Eucharist offered at the Liturgy. This is not a sacrament in Eastern Orthodoxy as it is in Catholicism. Thus quote For if when we were enemies we were reconciled to God through the death of His Son, much more, having been reconciled, we shall be saved by His life. margin-bottom:9.0pt; It is just another example of the theme that the more "powers" you invent for their pseudo priests and bishops, the tighter their grip in lording it over the laity. (Titus 3:4-9). John Whiteford, A Letter From Russia on an Article Defending Same-Sex Marriage and Defaming Fr. Joseph Birthisel, Sr. Vassa not retracting, rejoices in increased attention and money Mnymosyno). The concept differs from original sin firstly in that it emphasises 3 consequences of the Fall of Adam upon humanity not one: 2) Thereinafter was increased suffering and toil. Eastern Orthodox theology falsely claims that no one can be saved unless he is baptized with water. I would say it is obvious that "the filioque" issueis entirely unnecessary to profess anexact doctrine uponfor salvation, or baptism, and it amounts toyet another diversion tactic away from studying more important issues, and a factor in a process of indoctrination in regards to it and allowing baptism via so called "Catechumen" or the Catholic version "confirmation". Real Heresy is caustic serious false doctrine, against the law and teachings of the new and better covenant (Gal 6:2 & Matt 7:24)that usually attacks one of two things: 1) Teachings fundamental to the Faith (Jude 1:3) such as the doctrine of the Holy Trinity, the resurrection of Jesus, the virgin birth, the definition of the good news (Gal 1:6-9) or specifically "the gospel by which we are saved" etc. Certainly it is heresy to put Orthodox traditions practiced by their false church on a par with holy writ. The Orthodox Church considers in particular three bishops (hierarchs) of the Church as Her most important Teachers and Fathers, who contributed to the development and the spiritual growth of the Church. line-height: 200%; margin-bottom: 18px; font-family: Verdana; margin-left:0in; 79)Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople. The ordination of an individual to priesthood through the sacrament of Holy Orders. {margin-top:0in; The title ofPrimus inter pares was also taken by Constantine, a murderer the Orthodox have chosen to follow instead of the example of Christ. John Whiteford, Christian Pastors Must Stand for Truth, Righteousness, and Morality in the Public Arena Orthodoxy believes that the Christian Faith and the Church are inseparable. 6/28/2018 Fr. Though I have a double-major doctorate (religion/theology and psychology) 1. 9/28/2022 Global Orthodox, Woke Academics Promoting Homosexuality and Subverting Orthodox Christianity in US Part 1 .section_header { 81)Equal to the Apostles. Canon law not only governs the activities of th church but also claims a degree of authority in matters of state. Mortification can simply lead to "psychologically snapping" and being even more fleshly. margin-bottom:6.0pt; Very few people are gifted by God as prophets; spirits must be discerned; and sadly to say, most prophets turn out to be false prophets. Why? 2/7/2022 Orthodox Christianity, What Happens When Scholars Fail to Address Arguments and Evidence Presented to Them [Refuting Public Orthodoxy Defamatory Attacks] The common and official name used by the Greek Christians and Eastern Christian Church. The spirits of Babylon have now transmigrated across the Earth from the country of Iraq to Italy, in the especially the City of Rome, and dwell in any country where Catholicism thrives. - certain sinner Patron Saints, instead of a birthday party. 50) Their definition of heresy is heresy!!! continued.. 32) Orthodox false prophets (as well as teachers), 33) Mary As Mediator - and the attributes of God, 34) False Apostles- equal to Apostles (eg Constantine). Angels are grouped in nine orders (tagmata) as follows: Angels; Archangels; Principalities; Powers; Virtues; Dominations; Thrones; Cherubim; Seraphim. margin-top: 12px; 9) Idols (see shrines below): statues and images were not banned underthe old Mosaic covenant, Good examples are the cherubim over the ark of the covenant, statues of four oxen in the temple, pomegranates carved into the walls, the serpent Moses lifted in the wilderness. 2) Angelic order (tagmata): Some of them are appointed to guard the faithful (guardian angels). perhaps the best western theological term that expresses the Eastern Orthodox Churches view on the nature of human free will, in combination with "ancestral sin", versus the human nature of free will in combination with "original sin" as expressed in the most common Evangelical and Protestant belief calledArminianism. margin-top: 12px; The official headdress or "crown" of a bishop. (Gr. denoting the doctrine that the first steps towards good can be taken by the human will, though supervening divine grace is needed for salvation. Commemorated on September 9. font-family:Verdana; Lawrence Farley, Part One: Of Gay Sex and Leaven His False teaching Arius' unorthodox position can be summed up very simply as "there was when he was not." In other words, he held that God the Son is not co-eternal with God the Father. to avoid the fact that when their good news that savesis compared to our good news that saves, they are both different, and the one that keeps looking bogus in debates is theirs. He spread his false teaching throughout the East, receiving support from certain Eastern bishops. text-align:justify; 11/6/2018 Fr. color:black; "An Orthodox Christian that is truly born again would realize that the church is wrong and would turn to evangelicalism." For John, coming to Christ and joining an evangelical church are two sides of the same coin. 2/2/2015 Fr. (Catholics had a long line of mass murderer and debauched Popes all supposedly "handing-down" power by the laying on of hands. 10/5/2019 Jennifer Davis, Request To All Orthodox Bishops In America To Take Action Against False Teachings Johns reliance on Scripture is evident. 3) The Church may deny an Orthodox burial to those who have committed a mortal sin such as blasphemy, suicide, denial of faith, or acceptance of cremation. However when shrines are made and people kneel in frontof collections of so called "icons" not of gods or god but of men, pray to saints (an act of worship - see the Lord's Prayer)and burn incense to them, they become idols. margin-right: 20px; Copyright 2023 OrthodoxyToday and OrthodoxNetwork. font-weight: bold; The Church of Jerusalem, as being the first Christian Church. In addition to Scripture, the Eastern Orthodox church recognizes these forms of man-made tradition as authoritative: Authentic Christianity, in contrast, tells us to reject the commandments and doctrines of men: Now this I say lest anyone should deceive you with persuasive words. Photius Avant, New gender ideologies are a demonic attack against union with God Bulgarian Church Within months, his wife, parents, and even his 80-year-old grandmother who had been a mainstay of the village Orthodox church, had all converted, as a direct result of his testimony. I had no intention of converting to evangelicalism, he says. Worse as other churches don't do it, how could anyone else be saved? 36) Denial of Works of the flesh, that came about by the specific Catholic vocabulary (instead of biblical vocabulary) of "venial" and "mortal" sin. It is in fact impossible that the Greek word "porneia" in context in Matthew 5:32, can include post marital adultery. Epiklesis). A special service held in the Orthodox Church for the repose of the souls of the dead. The main reason for the convening of the First Ecumenical Council was the appearance and growing strength of the false teaching of the Alexandrian priest, Arius. 88) Leavened Bread & alcoholic wine in the eucharist. 8/6/2022 Fr. Gabriel (Hieromonk), The Pursuit of Happiness (Gr. Even now in their shops they sell more idols than they do bibles. 1/16/2020 Fr. 8) Ruled over by Pharisees - Nicolaitane heresy (no laity) uniforms, beards. Today I am interviewing a former Eastern Orthodox believer who has become Baptist. All Sacraments were instituted by Christ for the salvation of the believer. .numbered_bulleted_text_1 { The church is all the born again believers. } for non-commercial purposes, provided that this copyright notice is included. Before an arm-chair theologian (Orthodox sense of the word theologian) or a religious scholar (Orthodox sense of the word scholar) puts a dox-knife to my throat, my choice of words in quotation marks is for the inability to italicize them. {margin-top:12.0pt; margin-left:15pt; font-size:10.0pt; 11/11/2017 Fr. 2/22/2021 Dissident Mama, Petition for Bishops to Denounce Blasphemous Orthodoxy in Dialogue Website This article may be reproduced in its entirety only, Eastern Orthodox theology falsely claims that no one can be saved unless he is baptized with water. Martyrs (bloody or psychologically tormented) are supposed to be created by exterior enemies, not by ones own household; even though Christ-God warns us about that very peculiarity But with this said why provacateurs and agitators simply dont move along when we live in an age in which many have the ability to move on? 12/21/2019 Fr. John smiles and begins to get visibly excited. http://www.jesusandbible.com/list-of-orthodox-heresies. note: as the Mother of Harlots is not marriage to God, the word fornication in Rev 17:4 can only be interpreted as fornication, whereas the two kingdoms ofIsrael and Judah in the OT were married to God and idolatry was called adultery then. 5) The seemingly innocuous phrase "one Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church" presupposes either Orthodoxy or Catholicism is the true reflection of the early church, and thus asserts their triple salvation false gospel by covert means. The same cannot be said of those fomenting rebellion inside the Orthodox Church. Gabriel (Hieromonk), Unitarian Morality With a Little Theosis Sprinkled on Top But when I heard the Word of God preached for the first time, and the concept of repentance and being born again, I was touched. TeachingtheWord p.reference_entry 3) Thereinafter mankind's will wasweakened. 93)Mysticism. The Eastern Orthodox depart from the safety,sureness, and authority of God's holy word, and define heresy instead as that which contradicts their church and its plethora ofwritings of so called fathers, liturgies, creeds, canons, and councils, which for the most part amount to "Howbeit in vain do they worship me, teachingfordoctrines the commandments of men." I realized that the Orthodox church was a societal organization that had taught me nothing. So John decided to follow Jesus and turn away from his sinful past. 1/15/2012 Fr. } Only when the fundamental truths of the Faith are seriously threatened by false teachings does the Church act to define dogmatically an article of faith. Zechariah Lynch. It has been a money spinning dogma for many years, by bleeding the Greek people dry by threats of exhuming bodies if yearly payments on graves are not paid. } Thanks for naming these sites & people we should stay away from. Lawrence Farley, Theodore Feldman: Scriptures, Orthodox Church, and Holy Tradition are Wrong on Homosexuality and LGBTQ Issues 7/16/2018 Fr. Theophan the Recluse, Nektarios of Aegina, the Aboriginals of Alaska, and almost every Fool-for-Christ the Orthodox Church has ever witnessed); and the current more dramatic past times of killing priests or kneecapping monks or fomenting book-burnings. The Orthodox Pope also preaches murder. } Gabriel (Hieromonk), Dishonest Dialogue etc. artos). They believe they "have no life in them" without the eucharist, that is administered by a priest, thus is sacerdotalist priestcraft salvation (co Saviour). 11/27/2018 Fr. Blasphemy is essentially against God. 2) The justification of sins described as "the works of the flesh' (Gal 5:19-21 & Rev 21:8). The Church is content to accept the element of mystery in its approach to God. 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