Jay'sAnalysis Pentecostals, Papists & Apologists: Alex Sorin on Jay Dyer Show
Nov 18, 2025
In this engaging talk, Alex Sorin, an Orthodox apologist and former Romanian Pentecostal, shares his intriguing journey to Orthodoxy. He touches on the cultural differences between Eastern and American Pentecostalism and offers insights into the New Apostolic Reformation. Alex recalls how debates and critics like Hitchens shaped his views. He discusses the role of church history in understanding heresies, the significance of liturgy, and why he rejects Roman Catholicism. With previews of upcoming debates, Alex proves that his journey is both personal and intellectually rigorous.
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Pentecostal Roots And Early Formation
- Alex grew up Romanian Pentecostal with strong emphasis on Scripture and experiential worship.
- He later noticed Pentecostalism lacked the 'guardrails' that Orthodoxy provides for mystical experience.
Finality Of Apostolic Revelation
- Ongoing prophetic revelation in charismaticism raises epistemic problems about verification and error.
- Jude and Paul imply a finality to apostolic revelation that undermines modern claims to new authoritative prophecy.
Study History From Present To Origins
- Read widely and work backwards from the present to understand historical developments.
- Study primary sources and church history rather than relying on polemical summaries or streams.
