Truth Unites Origen and Praying to Saints: What Joe's Criticisms Miss
Sep 24, 2023
The podcast discusses the ongoing debate on Origen's beliefs about praying to saints, addressing accusations of dishonesty. It explores the tension between Protestant beliefs and Gavin's interpretation of Origen. The importance of Jesus' death on the cross and the distinction between praying to saints and our relationship with Christians on earth are highlighted. The criticism faced by Origen and his role in trinitarian orthodoxy are explored. Origen's support for the twofold nature of the church is discussed, as well as the issue of the canon and misrepresentation of views.
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Introduction
00:00 • 5min
Origen's Views on Prayer to Saints and Misinterpretations
05:09 • 21min
Importance of Jesus' Death on the Cross and Prayers to Saints
26:01 • 2min
Origin's Trinitarian Theology and Prayer to Saints
27:55 • 4min
Origen's Support for the Twofold Nature of the Church and the Issue of the Canon
31:41 • 6min
Misrepresentation of Views and the Question of Estrangement
37:17 • 7min