6/28/2017 Fr. note: incredibly revealing! The ranks of the false teachers include academics who openly promote the homosexualist agenda and oppose the Orthodox Church sacred Tradition. margin: 12px 40px; Eastern Orthodox theology falsely claims that no one can be saved unless he is baptized with water. font-size: 10pt; Johns reliance on Scripture is evident. He is a founding editor of The Gospel Project, an inaugural fellow with The Keller Center for Cultural Apologetics, and the author of multiple books, including The Thrill of Orthodoxy, The Multi-Directional Leader, Rethink Your Self, This Is Our Time, and Gospel Centered Teaching. Perhaps it is time to look into the psychology of why these people do what they do; and how we might more effectively protect ourselves. Three Harms that Come from Redefining Marriage. He pauses for a moment, looks at me intently, and says, Baptists preach that You must be born again.'. Josiah Trenham Angels are grouped in nine orders (tagmata) as follows: Angels; Archangels; Principalities; Powers; Virtues; Dominations; Thrones; Cherubim; Seraphim. margin-top: 24px; Lawrence Farley, The Deep Melancholy of David Bentley Hart The "false teaching' of the Russian World . } Copyright 2023 The Gospel Coalition, INC. All Rights Reserved. 2/22/2021 Dissident Mama, Petition for Bishops to Denounce Blasphemous Orthodoxy in Dialogue Website 5/22/2019 Fr. line-height: 200%; margin-left:15pt; Evangelicals unashamedly profess and believe in having a relationship with God, were the Holy Spirit is our teacher. The apostle Paul often condemns and warns against those refuting the gospel through the . All rights reserved. } If so, if they and Roman Catholicism were supposedly one church at one point in history, whenwas it dropped by the Catholics. Please go to original post in Orthodox Observer for photos. It is different from sacrilege. where, the new proselyte must renounce in public the Ref. There are 3 views of mans corrupt state: 2/16/2022 Orthodox Reflections, Morality Not Black and White, Fordhams George Demacopooulos Says in Abortion Article Like Roman Catholicism, Eastern Orthodoxy teaches that man is able to cooperate with God in bringing about his salvation, and that regeneration is the product of a synergistic effort of God and man. font-family: Verdana; Gabriel (Hieromonk), The Continuing Validity of the Moral Law of the Old Testament [Rebuke of Lazar Puhalo Heretical Views] A liturgical book containing the lives of the saints and the special hymns (stichera) for the feast-days of the Orthodox Saints. font-size: 8pt; 8/24/2018 Pillar and Ground of the Truth, On Allegations of Orthodox Fundamentalism (Part 3) Tradition, Fundamentalism, and Modernity You may not be interested in Culture Wars, but Culture Wars are interested in you 99) Chrismation: They actually say this is a sacrament, and that the Holy Spirit is imparted through it. color:black; Matt 23:9. font-size:10.0pt; note: their sinister indoctrination process. John Whiteford, Contrary to Nature: A Response to Would the True Nature Please Stand Up? [refuting Public Orthodoxy false teaching] My Orthodox friends confess Christ with their mouths, but they do not know Him in their hearts. margin: 12px 80px; Lawrence Farley, Progressives Use the Terms Dialogue and Fundamentalism to Attack and Subvert Orthodox Tradition color: #0F4679; margin-bottom: 12px; 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. Greek Orthodox churches consider themselves the one true church going back to the days of Peter and Jesus, and that Rome erred when it split from the Greek Orthodox Church in 1054. line-height:180%; In this article we shall focus on key elements of Eastern Orthodox theology and practice. We should give Biblical reasons for holding popular trends up to the measuring rod of God's Word. A line of unbroken succession all the way back to the Apostles. 6/25/2018 Fr. According to Holy Scripture, all the gods of the Gentiles are devils. 11/6/2018 Fr. I accept there are many forms of blasphemous attitude and speech, and the word has wider usage, howeverIt is because Orthodoxy attributes powers to Mary that belong to God alone, and invent so many church artefacts outside of holy writ this becomes heretical. 5) You become a co-saviour by your obedience. margin-left: 28px; When I walked out of a church service, I was the same as before., John was baptized into the church when he was six weeks old. 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). 11/8/2019 Fr. Demacopoulos vs. the Russians again There are several Scriptures that encourage Christians to examine teachings and practices that work their way into Christianity, and even more that command us to expose, mark and avoid false teachers. The Mother of Harlotstherefore has daughters, which are the various Orthodox churches, who themselves describe their own similarity to Romanism. font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"; margin-left: 0px; Some of these individuals openly and proudly self-identify as homosexual or LGBT. Many are not Orthodox Christians. Together with the pseudepigrapha, there also appeared the false teachings of Gnosticism, a group of related heresies which sought to transform Christianity into a kind of spiritualistic, dualistic, and intellectualistic philosophy (see Scripture). font-size: 10pt; As John tells me about these years, I sense he resents the past. 7/2/2022 Rachel Wilson, Review: Between Heaven and Russia, by Sarah Riccardi-Swartz Also this gives babies and children their first taste of alcohol. A Look at the Church of England, The Burning Question from Asbury Isnt About Asbury, Why I Dont Say Passed Away When Someone Dies. 2) The dead can pray for you! Jesus saves, and nothing else! The false teaching of ethno-phyletism is the basis for "Russian world" ideology. We have people in church with the ministry of teaching, and others teach like Pastors, however we also believe our relationship with God comes first, and if we choose to believe the Holy Spirit tells us something, we will believe that rather than a teacher we believe is in error. As I began reading Scripture, I understood Jesus to be the only way to God. The Faith I Loved. The History of the Eastern Orthodox Church is the formation, events, and transformation of the Eastern Orthodox Church through time.. Monastic prisons predated and made a case for the Atheist Experiment and their infamous gulag. I will make good use of your list by following them on their social media platforms. Joseph Birthisel, Met. 11/5/2017 Fr. With help from the Orthodox editors, I have compiled a list of articles, essays, and petitions written by Orthodox Christian priests, deacons, professors, and writers warning the Church about false teachers and deceitful venues (especially Public Orthodoxy, The Wheel Journal, Orthodoxy in Dialogue, Fordham Universitys Orthodox Center, Lazar Puhalo, Sister Vassa) that question, challenge, mock, deconstruct, contradict, and distort Church teaching, practices, and theology. The Orthodox Church maintains Her belief that She alone has kept the true Christian faith, complete and unaltered (dumb - infallible heresy). Ioannes Apiarius, A Christian cosplay coup dtat [Exposing Lydia Bringeruds Attacks on Orthodox Traditions] All throughout the interview, John has been backing up his statements with verses he has committed to memory. 6/16/2021 Orthodox Christianity, From New York To Istanbul With Love: From Green To Rainbow Patriarch 71) Candles: are considered sacrifices to Mary and saints. 7/14/2015 Fr. 3) Eastern Orthodox = ancestral sin has aless corruptedconcept of mans nature than Arminianism (based on original sin instead). 5/14/2022 Fr. 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. 1) one of the faithfulin consecrated ground, (consecrated by heretics), 2) according to the Orthodox rites and service of burial (Nekrosimos). Notify me of follow-up comments by email. The Mission of The Orthodox Church in America, the local autocephalous Orthodox Christian . Mysterion;Sl. No one made shrines in their home in the old testament. 73)Canons (or Canon Law). 7/21/2022 OCA Synod, Met. margin-right:0in; 70) Heathen Calendars: as part of the Faith. The Orthodox Christian Church believes itself to be the original, unchanging, and apostolic faith. font-size: 10pt; Or he must confess a belief about the underpinning theology ofMonophysitism,Dyophysitism, orMiaphysitism??? John Whiteford, The Very Most Retired Archbishop Lazar Puhalo rants again 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. They believe that salvation lies within the Orthodox church alone. John Whiteford, The Living Church 2.0 The Orthodox Church is being attacked by false teachers and deceitful venues that question, challenge, mock, deconstruct, contradict, and distort Church teaching, practices, and theology. color:#0F4679; Lawrence Farley, Part One: Of Gay Sex and Leaven 91)Mitre. He spread his false teaching throughout the East, receiving support from certain Eastern bishops. p.numbered_bulleted_text_1 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. Ioannes Apiarius, Orthodox Episcopal Aloofness with a Side of Cake [Abp. 5) Orthodoxy themselves compare themselves with Romanism, thus they are logically her daughters. The paradox of this is that the Orthodox, seeing the mass and other doctrines do not bear logical scrutiny, seek to mystify their dogmas a little more than Roman Catholicism does, especially their dogmas about the eucharist, and perhaps also more about the concept of ancestral sin versus sin nature etc. Though the church building was just four houses down the street from his, John rarely attended. In other words they deny John 3:16 is true. Johannes Jacobse, 2013 Gabriel (Hieromonk), The Church and Homosexuality: A Meditation (Gr. The Baptist church is the true Church that is following the teachings of Jesus and the apostles, he affirms, though admitting the presence of believers in Pentecostal, Brethren, and other evangelical denominations. Here I would go to the Orthodox Church, cross myself, kiss an icon one moment and despise God the next. line-height:200%; Woke Academics Promoting Homosexuality and Subverting Orthodox Christianity in US Part 2 John Whiteford, 2014 7/12/2022 Metropolitan Antonios of Glyfada, Abp. 6/2/2019 Fr. color:930000; Evil and reproachful language directed at God, the Virgin, the Saints, or sacred objects. Like the Roman Catholic church, the Eastern Orthodox also reject the doctrine of the authority of Scripture alone, declaring it to be the great heresy of the Reformation. The writings of so-called church fathers, especially those of the first four centuries A.D. Icons made of metal, stone, wood, and cloth which are set up as objects of worship by edict of the church, The official (and complex) Liturgy which governs the church's worship, The church's canon law, consisting of laws, regulations, and commentaries on the various elements of "holy tradition." I thank John for his time, and then ask him to sum up the biggest difference between Orthodox Christians and Baptists. they choose old testament laws, like beards and incense, like a religious potpourri, and yetthey throw out music, that the new and old testament both encourage. Please make sure all fields are filled out. 3)craftsman- idols, church finery etc He rarely gives me an answer without a Scriptural reference or justification. It is divided into twelve volumes, one for each month. You and I are both believing Christians, and we both go to the dentist. In short, that your life can be fully of joy and satisfaction. 16:18). pure man made ritualism, yet connected to and essential in "rebirth" in baptism. text-align:justify; } This term describes an alleged progressive transformation of the individual into full likeness to God, in both soul and body, through a cooperative effort involving faith and good works. 5/3/2017 Fr. The ranks of the false teachers include academics who openly promote the homosexualist agenda and oppose the Orthodox Church sacred Tradition. 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. Though the Orthodox Church does not recognize the authority of the Roman pope and rejects various other Catholic practices (notably, celibacy for priests), nevertheless the church holds many of the same doctrines and beliefs as Catholicism, including a false gospel preaching mysticism and human works as the means to salvation in keeping with the For scarcely for a righteous man will one die; yet perhaps for a good man someone would even dare to die. $('.divSocialShareCustom').jsocial(); TeachingtheWord 2/12/2018 Fr. For if by the one man's offense many died, much more the grace of God and the gift by the grace of the one Man, Jesus Christ, abounded to many. line-height: 200%; } 4) It forcesOrthodox converts to make a commitment on the filioque issue (ironically the Orthodox and Catholics have opposite views upon it). Christopher Calins Radical Leftist and Pro LGBT Posts] http://www.teachingtheword.org/apps/articles/default.asp?blogid=6435&view=post&articleid=81482&link=1&fldKeywords=&fldAuthor=&fldTopic=0, The writings and decisions of the first seven ecumenical councils, which took place between the 4th and 8th centuries, The writing and decisions of later church councils through the centuries (which have often conflicted with each other as well as Scripture). {margin-top:0in; Simply put, it is about 50 competing self-proclaimed Messiahs in Judaism contemporary with Christ Our Lord, down through history and contemporary with ourselves, which have plagued Judaism alone. Orthodox bishops are only chosen from the celibate clergy, but widowers, who have accepted monastic vows, may also be chosen. The Canon Liturgical /73)Canons (or Canon Law). Those groups were called "heterodox" or "heretics." Please note that "Orthodox Church" refers specifically to Eastern Orthodoxy, the Church of the Seven Great Ecumenical Councils. The Catholics tend to answer more specifically and clearly than the Orthodox in certain areas. line-height: 200%; Also, refer to the article on theDogmatic Tradition of the Orthodox Church. They believe that Protestants in particular have departed from the true faith. .reference_entry { All Sacraments were instituted by Christ for the salvation of the believer. 7/8/2017 Fr. As you therefore have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, rooted and built up in Him and established in the faith, as you have been taught, abounding in it with thanksgiving. } Or why some one who advocates priestesses would not avail themselves of the Anglican-Episcopal Communion, or an Independent Catholic or Orthodox Church instead of trying to force themselves upon the Roman Catholics or the Eastern Orthodox? (Gr. Commemorated on September 9. color:black; .references_header { (so bigger the church, the bigger the ego of the clergy. I would like to point out BEING LIARS is an heresy. 12/29/2017 Fr. His parents told him he was bringing shame upon the whole family. 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