Category: Baptism & Confirmation

Catholic Orthodox History and recognition of Sacraments between them.

The recognition of sacramental validity within the Western Church prior to the Great Schism of 1054 is an important historical fact that sheds light on current debates over Orthodox-Catholic relations. The Orthodox Church today recognizes that England and its kings were Orthodox before the Norman invasion (which coincided with the Great Schism). This acknowledgment challenges […]

Renewing the Ancient Call to Repentance

  From the Appendix to the book “Saturday Rest: Embracing the Christian Sabbath in Orthodox Faith” Section 5: Renewing the Ancient Call to Repentance Reintegrating the Full Practice of Confession in Liturgical Life I. The Ancient Mandate: A Shared Heritage From the earliest days of Christianity, repentance has been recognized as the essential prerequisite for […]

Definition of True Biblical Love Cannot Be Lawlessness

This one Bible verse can save Theologians 20 years of Bible school: 1John 3:4 “Sin is the transgression of the law.” Listen in on Pastor Crouch teach on the Sin Relationship and transgression of the law.   One page handout: Definition of True Biblical Love Cannot Be Lawlessness 1John 2:4 “He that saith, I know […]