Comments on: Theron's Story: Why I Left Evangelicalism for Eastern Orthodoxy http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/trevinwax/2006/11/08/therons-story-why-i-left-evangelicalism-for-eastern-orthodoxy/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=therons-story-why-i-left-evangelicalism-for-eastern-orthodoxy Kingdom People - Living on Earth as Citizens of Heaven Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:45:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Charlie http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/trevinwax/2006/11/08/therons-story-why-i-left-evangelicalism-for-eastern-orthodoxy/#comment-118 Charlie Sat, 19 Jun 2010 00:40:34 +0000 http://trevinwax.wordpress.com/2006/11/08/therons-story-why-i-left-evangelicalism-for-eastern-orthodoxy/#comment-118 If you want Apostolic teaching, read the New Testament. It's simple. READ YOUR BIBLE!!! If you want Apostolic teaching, read the New Testament.
It’s simple.
READ YOUR BIBLE!!!

]]> By: Daedelus76 http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/trevinwax/2006/11/08/therons-story-why-i-left-evangelicalism-for-eastern-orthodoxy/#comment-117 Daedelus76 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 17:54:32 +0000 http://trevinwax.wordpress.com/2006/11/08/therons-story-why-i-left-evangelicalism-for-eastern-orthodoxy/#comment-117 Just thought I'd update this... I have still been attending conservative Episcopalian (yes, there are still some that are relatively conservative) and more high-church Continuing Anglican churches. I haven't found a "home" parish yet. While I respect Orthodoxy alot, I am a Western Christian and simply don't see how Orthodoxy is the only "True Church". It would take more of a pull to become Orthodox. Traditional Anglicanism has plenty of mystery and ritual. I have a friend now, a good friend online, who is an Orthodox, and in terms of piety and theology we share alot in common (we only disagree about the Filioque and Purgatory :) ) Just thought I’d update this… I have still been attending conservative Episcopalian (yes, there are still some that are relatively conservative) and more high-church Continuing Anglican churches. I haven’t found a “home” parish yet. While I respect Orthodoxy alot, I am a Western Christian and simply don’t see how Orthodoxy is the only “True Church”. It would take more of a pull to become Orthodox. Traditional Anglicanism has plenty of mystery and ritual. I have a friend now, a good friend online, who is an Orthodox, and in terms of piety and theology we share alot in common (we only disagree about the Filioque and Purgatory :) )

]]> By: Elijah http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/trevinwax/2006/11/08/therons-story-why-i-left-evangelicalism-for-eastern-orthodoxy/#comment-116 Elijah Thu, 24 Dec 2009 00:45:46 +0000 http://trevinwax.wordpress.com/2006/11/08/therons-story-why-i-left-evangelicalism-for-eastern-orthodoxy/#comment-116 read the joint statement by the Orthodox and the Lutheran (the first reformational church) on salvation: ” Lutherans and Orthodox both understand good works as the fruits and manifestations of the believer’s faith and not as a means of salvation.” (thats a quote john) The entire statement is long and worth reading is here (as well as all agreed on statements by that thrid branch of Christianity called Orthodoxy and the Lutheran church): http://www.helsinki.fi/~risaarin/lutortjointtext.html#salv read the joint statement by the Orthodox and the Lutheran (the first reformational church) on salvation: ” Lutherans and Orthodox both understand good works as the fruits and manifestations of the believer’s faith and not as a means of salvation.” (thats a quote john)

The entire statement is long and worth reading is here (as well as all agreed on statements by that thrid branch of Christianity called Orthodoxy and the Lutheran church):

http://www.helsinki.fi/~risaarin/lutortjointtext.html#salv

]]> By: Theron’s Story: Why I Left Evangelicalism for Eastern Orthodoxy | Orthodox Christian Resource Center http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/trevinwax/2006/11/08/therons-story-why-i-left-evangelicalism-for-eastern-orthodoxy/#comment-115 Theron’s Story: Why I Left Evangelicalism for Eastern Orthodoxy | Orthodox Christian Resource Center Sun, 06 Sep 2009 15:15:37 +0000 http://trevinwax.wordpress.com/2006/11/08/therons-story-why-i-left-evangelicalism-for-eastern-orthodoxy/#comment-115 [...] Source: Share and Enjoy: [...] [...] Source: Share and Enjoy: [...]

]]> By: cynthia http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/trevinwax/2006/11/08/therons-story-why-i-left-evangelicalism-for-eastern-orthodoxy/#comment-114 cynthia Wed, 05 Aug 2009 05:53:42 +0000 http://trevinwax.wordpress.com/2006/11/08/therons-story-why-i-left-evangelicalism-for-eastern-orthodoxy/#comment-114 I have a couple of interesting questions. The orthodox church broke away from his oriential branch in the time of the emperor Justinian. Now, the oriential churches consider Empress Theodora a saint. And the Eastern Church usually considers Justinian a saint and Theodora. However, Justinian had the Patriarch Eutychius exile and he too is considered a saint. According the the historian Evagrius, Justinian in his old age accepted the view of aphthartodocetism and this is the reason for Eutychius exile. How is it that the Eastern Orthodox church considers both Justinian and Eutychius saints when Justinian exile him. Granted, not all orthodox do. Also, the oriental churches of orthodoxy that have a different view of Christ's nature love Theodora since she sheltered them in the palace of Hormsidas and protect them from being sent into exile by her husband Justinian. But the Eastern Orthodox claim that Theodora eventually accepted Chalcedon but there is no information in the anicent sources for this. And Rome has always seen her as an enemy since she help the non-chalcedons and also was involved with Pope Silevinus being depose by Vigilius. Most Orthodoxs to Eastern Orthodoxy don't have this information since they don't have usually that much education on the Byzantine Empire. I have a couple of interesting questions. The orthodox church broke away from his oriential branch in the time of the emperor Justinian. Now, the oriential churches consider Empress Theodora a saint. And the Eastern Church usually considers Justinian a saint and Theodora. However, Justinian had the Patriarch Eutychius exile and he too is considered a saint. According the the historian Evagrius, Justinian in his old age accepted the view of aphthartodocetism and this is the reason for Eutychius exile. How is it that the Eastern Orthodox church considers both Justinian and Eutychius saints when Justinian exile him. Granted, not all orthodox do. Also, the oriental churches of orthodoxy that have a different view of Christ’s nature love Theodora since she sheltered them in the palace of Hormsidas and protect them from being sent into exile by her husband Justinian. But the Eastern Orthodox claim that Theodora eventually accepted Chalcedon but there is no information in the anicent sources for this. And Rome has always seen her as an enemy since she help the non-chalcedons and also was involved with Pope Silevinus being depose by Vigilius. Most Orthodoxs to Eastern Orthodoxy don’t have this information since they don’t have usually that much education on the Byzantine Empire.

]]> By: Why I Left Evangelicalism for Eastern Orthodoxy | Orthodox Christian Resource Center http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/trevinwax/2006/11/08/therons-story-why-i-left-evangelicalism-for-eastern-orthodoxy/#comment-110 Why I Left Evangelicalism for Eastern Orthodoxy | Orthodox Christian Resource Center Mon, 13 Jul 2009 06:26:36 +0000 http://trevinwax.wordpress.com/2006/11/08/therons-story-why-i-left-evangelicalism-for-eastern-orthodoxy/#comment-110 [...] Source: [Translate] English العربية български català česky dansk Deutsch ελληνική español eesti فارسی suomi français galego עברית [...] [...] Source: [Translate] English العربية български català česky dansk Deutsch ελληνική español eesti فارسی suomi français galego עברית [...]

]]> By: Darlene http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/trevinwax/2006/11/08/therons-story-why-i-left-evangelicalism-for-eastern-orthodoxy/#comment-113 Darlene Mon, 16 Mar 2009 11:08:47 +0000 http://trevinwax.wordpress.com/2006/11/08/therons-story-why-i-left-evangelicalism-for-eastern-orthodoxy/#comment-113 What a interesting interview. I, too, am an Evangelical Protestant seriously considering converting to the Orthodox faith. One of the main reasons is that I long to be more intimate with Jesus Christ, both personally and in corporate worship. While evangelicals speak quite a bit about a personal relationship with Christ, I'm coming to realize that if one learns and embraces true Orthodox Christianity, a personal relationship with Christ is living and vibrant, and truly very "personal." What a interesting interview. I, too, am an Evangelical Protestant seriously considering converting to the Orthodox faith. One of the main reasons is that I long to be more intimate with Jesus Christ, both personally and in corporate worship. While evangelicals speak quite a bit about a personal relationship with Christ, I’m coming to realize that if one learns and embraces true Orthodox Christianity, a personal relationship with Christ is living and vibrant, and truly very “personal.”

]]> By: Dcn. David http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/trevinwax/2006/11/08/therons-story-why-i-left-evangelicalism-for-eastern-orthodoxy/#comment-112 Dcn. David Sun, 22 Feb 2009 19:25:23 +0000 http://trevinwax.wordpress.com/2006/11/08/therons-story-why-i-left-evangelicalism-for-eastern-orthodoxy/#comment-112 Based on Liz's comment from last April, I can only presume she has never attended an Orthodox worship service (or, for that matter, read very deeply about Orthodoxy). Jesus is the central point of Orthodoxy and it is patently evident in her worship. Conforming people into the image of Christ is the purpose of the Church. Based on Liz’s comment from last April, I can only presume she has never attended an Orthodox worship service (or, for that matter, read very deeply about Orthodoxy). Jesus is the central point of Orthodoxy and it is patently evident in her worship. Conforming people into the image of Christ is the purpose of the Church.

]]> By: Genevieve http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/trevinwax/2006/11/08/therons-story-why-i-left-evangelicalism-for-eastern-orthodoxy/#comment-111 Genevieve Fri, 13 Feb 2009 05:42:26 +0000 http://trevinwax.wordpress.com/2006/11/08/therons-story-why-i-left-evangelicalism-for-eastern-orthodoxy/#comment-111 To Daedelus76, Please do not give up your exploration of Orthodoxy. It is a treasure worth searching for! After 20 years as a Protestants, my husband and I unexpectedly "discovered" the Orthodox faith. My soul feels truly nourished for the first time ever. I do not wish to disparage the Protestant church at all, but if you feel the call to experience more, I encourage you to continue on this journey. Find an OCA (Orthodox Church in America) parish near by (or far, if you must!) You will be so thankful that you did! God bless you on this exciting journey! To Daedelus76, Please do not give up your exploration of Orthodoxy. It is a treasure worth searching for! After 20 years as a Protestants, my husband and I unexpectedly “discovered” the Orthodox faith. My soul feels truly nourished for the first time ever. I do not wish to disparage the Protestant church at all, but if you feel the call to experience more, I encourage you to continue on this journey. Find an OCA (Orthodox Church in America) parish near by (or far, if you must!) You will be so thankful that you did! God bless you on this exciting journey!

]]> By: Two Noteworthy Study Bibles « Kingdom People http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/trevinwax/2006/11/08/therons-story-why-i-left-evangelicalism-for-eastern-orthodoxy/#comment-107 Two Noteworthy Study Bibles « Kingdom People Wed, 14 Jan 2009 08:54:33 +0000 http://trevinwax.wordpress.com/2006/11/08/therons-story-why-i-left-evangelicalism-for-eastern-orthodoxy/#comment-107 [...] Posts: Theron’s Story - Why I Left Evangelicalism for Eastern Orthodoxy John’s Story - Why I Left Eastern Orthodoxy for Evangelicalism Book Review: The Narrated [...] [...] Posts: Theron’s Story - Why I Left Evangelicalism for Eastern Orthodoxy John’s Story – Why I Left Eastern Orthodoxy for Evangelicalism Book Review: The Narrated [...]

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