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Monthly Archives: September 2010
Christ Crucified
“Paul did not think of crucifixion with Christ as a once-for-all event of the past…On the contrary, ‘I have been crucified with Christ’; that is, I have been nailed to the cross with Christ and am in that state still; … Continue reading
Posted in Christ, Christian, Cross, death, Gospel, Orthodox, Orthodoxy, resurrection, Uncategorized
Tagged Being Christian, Crucifixion, Discipleship, Jesus Christ, Taking up the Cross, The Cross, Trampling Down Death
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The Knowledge and Vision of God
“The true knowledge and vision of God consists in this – in seeing that God is invisible, because what we see lies beyond all knowledge, being wholly separated by the darkness of incomprehensibility…What is the significance of the fact that … Continue reading
Posted in Beauty, Christ, God, Light, Orthodox, Orthodoxy, theology, Uncategorized
Tagged Clairvoyance, God, Knowing God, Light and Darkness, Moses, Seeing God, theology
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Christian Unity: Being of One Mind
Philippians 2:1-2 “So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any incentive of love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord … Continue reading
Posted in Christian, Church, Hierarchy, humility, love, Orthodox Church, Orthodoxy, Uncategorized
Tagged Bishop, Christian unity, Eucharist, One in Christ, One Lord, Orthodox Unity
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The Cheerful Giver: Christian Stewardship
2 Corinthians 9:6-11 This I say: He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for … Continue reading
Posted in Charity, Christian, Gospel, love, Orthodox, Orthodoxy, Thanksgiving, Uncategorized
Tagged Charity, Cheerful Giver, Generosity, Giving, Stewardship, Thanksgiving, Tithing
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The Command to Follow Christ
“The Lord tells us, ‘I am the Light of the world; he who follows Me will not walk in darkness, but will have the Light of Life.’ In these few words He gives a command and makes a promise. Let … Continue reading
Posted in Christian, Church, Orthodox, Orthodox Church
Tagged Being Christian, Discipleship, Following Christ, Orthodoxy
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The Episcopal Assembly’s Odd Man Out: The OCA?
This blog is a belated follow-up to the blogs Autocephaly, the OCA and the Episcopal Assembly and Mother Churches? While the Episcopal Assembly is working toward uniting the various Orthodox jurisdictions in North America, it also has to deal with the issue … Continue reading
Christian Living
“Christian living is not primarily about exercising one’s legitimate freedom and enjoying one’s rights, but about glorifying God … Christian life is essentially life lived not for oneself, but for the Lord.” (David G. Horrell, Solidarity and Difference, pgs. 179, 186)
Orthodoxy in the World: The Present Future
This is the final blog in this introductory series to the Orthodox Faith. The First blog is Orthodoxy in the World & Light to the World. The previous blog is Orthodoxy in Dialogue with America. In general Orthodox throughout the world have … Continue reading
Posted in Christian, Church, Church History, Democracy, Orthodox Church, Orthodox Church in America, Orthodoxy, Tradition, Uncategorized, United States
Tagged American Orthodoxy, Church History, Introduction to Eastern Orthodoxy, Laity, Orthodoxy and America, Orthodoxy and Democracy, Orthodoxy in America
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Orthodoxy in Dialogue with America
This is the 18th blog in this introductory series to the Orthodox Faith. The First blog is Orthodoxy in the World & Light to the World. The previous blog is Orthodoxy in Relationship to Christianity Worldwide. Orthodoxy entered into America as a … Continue reading
Posted in Christian, Church, Church History, Democracy, Government, Orthodox Church, Orthodox Church in America, Orthodoxy, Religion and Politics, Sanctity of Human Life, Tradition, Uncategorized, United States
Tagged American Orthodoxy, Church History, Culture, Eastern Orthodoxy, Individualism, Introduction to Eastern Orthodoxy, OCA, Orthodox Church, Orthodox Church in America, Orthodoxy, Orthodoxy and America, Orthodoxy and Democracy, Orthodoxy in America, Separation of Church and State, Tradition
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Deny Yourself and Take up Your Cross
Mark 8:34-9:1 At that time, the Lord called the crowd to him along with his disciples and said: “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever wants to … Continue reading
