Truth Unites Eastern Orthodox Critics: My Question For You
Oct 30, 2024
Gavin Ortlund dives into the complexities of Eastern Orthodox views on salvation. He poses a thought-provoking question about the fate of non-Orthodox believers. The discussion navigates the filioque controversy, exploring its historical and theological significance. Listeners learn about the Orthodox critique of Catholicism and the implications of heretical labels. The importance of understanding church history in shaping faith perspectives is also highlighted, urging an open dialogue among Orthodox Christians on evolving doctrines.
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No Salvation Outside Orthodoxy
- Eastern Orthodox saint Paisius Velichkovsky states that there is no hope for salvation outside Eastern Orthodoxy.
- Remaining with the Uniates means death and being counted among heretics, not Christians.
Orthodox Bishops as Salvation Gatekeepers
- The 1672 Synod of Jerusalem teaches no church or Christian exist outside valid Orthodox episcopal succession.
- Those forsaking this true church are forsaken by the Holy Spirit, left in darkness and blindness.
Return to Orthodoxy for Salvation
- The 1895 Patriarchal Encyclical asserts Western Church innovations removed it from true Orthodoxy.
- It states returning to ancient doctrine is necessary to attain salvation in Christ.