The Work That Saves

Fr. Stephen Freeman

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Homilies and Spiritual Instruction

Rating: 9.4|Votes: 15

The Work That Saves

Fr. Stephen Freeman

Do we cooperate in our salvation? Do our efforts make a difference?These questions lie at the heart of a centuries-old religious debate in Christianity.

5 Ways Eastern Orthodox Differs From Other Christian Denominations

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Theology

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5 Ways Eastern Orthodox Differs From Other Christian Denominations

Eastern Orthodox Christianity predates Protestantism by about 500 years. Their core beliefs are similar to those of Catholicism.In fact, the creeds of the two denominations are nearly identical. However, there are key differences between Orthodox Christianity and other Christian denominations.

Holy Saturday and the Harrowing of Hell

Robert Arakaki

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Saints. Asceties of Piety. Church Holy Days

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Holy Saturday and the Harrowing of Hell

Robert Arakaki

Today Hades cried out groaning: “Would that I had not received the One born of Mary; for He came upon me and loosed my power. He shattered the gates of brass; the souls, which I held captive of old, as God He raised up.” Glory O Lord to Your Cross and Your Resurrection.

The Lamentations Service for Holy Saturday Matins

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Theology

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The Lamentations Service for Holy Saturday Matins

This service includes what are called the Lamentations of the Theotokos. Our Lord Jesus Christ has been taken down from the cross, and His Most Pure Mother laments at His lifeless Body, but theologizes concerning the mystery of His death and our redemption.

Plucking the TULIP (2) – An Eastern Orthodox Critique of the Reformed Doctrine of Predestination

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Theology

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Plucking the TULIP (2) – An Eastern Orthodox Critique of the Reformed Doctrine of Predestination

In this posting I will be critiquing TULIP as an overall theological system first by discussing how TULIP developed from Augustine’s theology. Then, I will discuss how TULIP’s denial of human free will is consequential for Christology and our understanding of the Trinity. I will also show how the Orthodox approach to the Trinity provides an understanding of salvation that allows for free will and genuine love.