Theology The Natural Relationship of the Three Persons of the Holy Trinity 25 Oct 201928 Oct 2019 We have noted that each relative and finite being is comprised of three components: Its being and its substance (hypostasis);Its nature and kind or form;Its relationship and power by which…
Theology The Natural and Moral Relationships of the Holy Trinity 24 Oct 201927 Oct 2019 We have considered the eternal relationship by nature among the three equal persons in the Godhead, a relationship that is forever indissoluble, in no way altered or changed. This mystical…
Theology More Orthodox Teaching About the Holy Trinity 23 Oct 201926 Oct 2019 In the Godhead there are three distinct persons, three substances (hypostases), three sources, but one essence, with one nature. They all share the one essence, as well as the one…
Theology The Primary and Great Salvationary Truths of the Faith 22 Oct 201925 Oct 2019 From the survey of the two spheres in the Church and the two aims of Christian life therein, we proceed to contemplate the holy doctrines of our faith and the…
Theology The Establishment of the Church and the Eternal Truth of God Within Her 21 Oct 201924 Oct 2019 The divine teachings of Jesus Christ, with their power to regenerate, mould, and fashion man, and lead him to salvation and eternal life, are found in the Holy Scriptures which…
Theology The Wisdom and Knowledge of God 20 Oct 201923 Oct 2019 All of the attributes of God are summarized in the concepts of complete wisdom, almighty power, and perfect goodness. Because God is mind, He is aware of everything and nothing…
Theology Orthodox Teaching about God – The Nature of God 19 Oct 201922 Oct 2019 God, as the primary reality, possesses self-existence, and is distinguished from all other living beings, which are relative. He is reality and infinite being set apart from finite substances (hypostases)…
Theology The Theology of Christianity – The Essence and Nature of God 18 Oct 201921 Oct 2019 The quality of being both infinite and absolute is the essential characteristic of God. By this quality He is distinguished from other beings. Because of this, God is described as…
Theology The Mission of the Holy Order In The Church 17 Oct 201920 Oct 2019 The Church consists of clergy and laity, and both of them function and are bound together by the laws which the Church's absolute high priest and ruler, our Lord Jesus…
Theology The Authority of the Bishops and Their Decisions 16 Oct 201919 Oct 2019 An explanation has been given of the law by which the authority of Christ is transmitted in the Church through the bishops, and of how this authority is inalienable but…