Posts Tagged ‘ New Testament ’

How Orthodoxy differs from Protestantism, Part 2 - Abp. Lazar

What is wrong with Sola Scriptura? Get ready to have your paradigm shifted as Abp. Lazar breaks down Sacred Tradition. Whether you are Orthodox or not, watching this series will challenge your understanding of the Faith.

Also addressed:

1. The Doctrine of Atonement vs. Ransom
2. How the Church determined which Gospels would be included in the canon of New Testament Scripture
3. Breakdowns of case studies listed in the Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Doctoral Thesis by Matt Spann
4. Why Orthodox believe ina personal relationship with the Trinity (yes, that includes Jesus Christ… :)

Enjoy!



Intro to Orthodoxy, Part 7 - Abp. Lazar

 
Archbishop Lazar disusses why Orthodox don’t hold hands when they pray and stand in a circle.  He also speaks briefly about the newly released Orthodox Study Bible and suggests what he believes is the best New Testament translation from the Greek sold by HOLY APOSTLES CONVENT.
How is one to read the Old Testament?  This and [...]



Intro to Orthodoxy, Part 2 - Abp. Lazar

 
How does the Old Testament and New Testament relate to each other in the Orthodox Church?  Is there a connection and continuity in worship in the area of hymns, icons, and other distinctives of Orthodoxy?  His Eminence discuses how God related to His people through the Old Testament record of the Tabernacle.
From Solomon’s temple to [...]