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 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…
Sermon Sunday of the Holy Fathers of the Seventh Ecumenical Council – 10/13/19 13 Oct 201916 Oct 2019 SERMON ON THE EPISTLE OF PAUL TO TITUS (3:8-15) Concerning Forms and Formalities, and Concerning Substance, or Essence If most philanthropic God has a recompense ready even for the man…
Theology The Recognition and Acceptance of the Religious Authority of Christ 10 Oct 201912 Oct 2019 The first and most important task for each individual and for the entire human race, is to gain full and precise knowledge of the religious authority of Christ, and then…
Theology The Object of Religion 8 Oct 201916 Oct 2019 After considering the distinction between religion and theology and their affinity, it now remains to examine in detail the object of religion, for from it spring all the religious laws…
Theology The Distinction and the Relation Between Religion and Theology 7 Oct 201915 Oct 2019 Religion is something that bestows on us the greatest of benefits, because it delivers us from eternal moral death and everlasting punishment - providing we behave and act in accordance…