Beliefs of Jehovah's Witnesses in the church tradition
Jehovah’s Witnesses say that our only reference is the Bible, and they reject the Church’s interpretation of this book and reject the holy councils that clarified the faith […]
Chapter Three - Detailed Explanation of the Constitution: “And I Confess One Baptism” up to “Priesthood” - Church Secrets
26- He confessed one baptism... What is baptism? Baptism is, in brief: 1- Descent into the baptismal font to bury the old man.
1:1 – Before the First Ecumenical Council
Part One: The History of the Doctrine of the Divine Incarnation The Bible consists of two parts, the Old Testament and the New Testament. The Old Testament is specific to the Jews and is written
Doctrinal and comparative theology
The aim of studying this material is: to become acquainted with the Orthodox doctrines, that is, the true truths of the Christian faith that the Apostles preached and taught.
Scripture and Tradition
“For me, the manuscripts are Jesus Christ. The manuscripts are his cross, his death, his resurrection, and the faith that came from him” (Saint Ignatius of Antioch). and,
Second: The true church and delivery (tradition)
In a public debate with Jehovah's Witnesses (1), I asked them something similar to what I am asking now, and they asked me, saying: Don't you depend on
Essential characteristics of the Orthodox Church
The idea that the Orthodox Church adheres to the principles and piety of the ancient, universal, indivisible Church is the central principle of this Church.
Chapter Thirteen - The Holy Deposit of the Church
The truth of salvation in Christ is not a rigid letter that can be preserved in a book. It is a treasure that the Lord gave to the apostles so that their union would be the sure guarantee of their possession of the truth of salvation. The apostles passed this treasure on to the bishops so that they might complete the mission, in their union with the Church - the Body of Christ, where the Holy Spirit works. In doing so, they do not express their own opinion, but the will of the Holy Spirit who dwells in the Church.
Chapter Two: Announcement and Interpretation
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.
Chapter One: Lost Biblical Thought
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.
Saint Athanasius the Great
He is the twentieth Patriarch (Pope) [1] of the See of Alexandria. He is known as the “Protector of the Faith” and the “Father of Orthodoxy,” and he is one of the fathers who defend true and authentic surrender.
Basil the Great
His life Saint Basil was born in Caesarea, Cappadocia[1] in the year 330 AD. From a prominent aristocratic family. His paternal grandfather was called Basilius. He left everything