Doctrinal and comparative theology
The aim of studying this material is: to become acquainted with the Orthodox doctrines, that is, the right truths of the Christian faith that the Apostles preached and taught […]
The aim of studying this material is: to become acquainted with the Orthodox doctrines, that is, the right truths of the Christian faith that the Apostles preached and taught […]
By knowing God, we do not mean understanding Him logically, but rather a personal encounter with Him. When a person surrenders completely to God, desires to meet Him, and yearns for Him, and after passing through the dark cloud of ignorance, God comes to him, illuminates everything around him, and reveals Himself to him.
“What is truth?” This statement does not pose the question correctly. Truth is not a thing or an abstract concept, and so we cannot ask: “What is truth?” Truth is not a thing but a person, and the correct question should be: “Who is truth?”
“آباء الكنيسة” لم يتصرفوا كأفراد فقط، بل كرجال كنسيين، بالنيابة عن الكنيسة وباسمها. فهم الناطقون باسم الكنيسة ومفسِّرو إيمانها وحافظوا تقليدها وشهود حقيقتها وإيمانها ومعلِّمون بارزون، وعلى هذا الأساس يقوم سلطانهم!
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The Church is the work of Christ on earth and is the image of His presence and dwelling in the world. When the Holy Spirit descended on the Church on the Day of Pentecost, which was represented by the Twelve and those gathered with them, He entered the world to dwell among us and to make His work more effective in us than before.
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The Bible does not contain all the historical, legislative and devotional texts that exist, but rather a select few of them. This select few became authoritative through their use - especially in the liturgy - in the community and through the value given to them by the Church.
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يُفترض بكهنة المسيح ألا يبشِّروا، من منبر الوعظ على الأقل، بأفكارهم الخاصة لأن الأيدي تُوضع عليهم في الكنيسة للتبشير بكلمة الله. فيُسلَّم إليهم إنجيل يسوع المسيح وتُودع عندهم الرسالة الخالدة والفريدة. لذلك يُنتظر منهم نشر “الإيمان الذي أُعطي للقديسين” وحفظه.
Demons use dreams to cause us distress and harm to the soul. When a person sleeps, God has provided for him to be completely at rest.
Introduction: What mainly distinguishes the Orthodox or Christian Church from other religions is its belief in the mystery of the strange Trinity (the core of faith), as
The mystery of the Holy Trinity according to the revelation of the Old Testament Continue reading »
God’s revelation through His creation: Divine revelation refers to the actions and methods God uses to make Himself known, His will, or