Orthodox Christian priests discuss the blend of the seen and unseen in creation, emphasizing the presence of God, angels, and saints. They connect the term 'Lord of Spirits' to angelic spirits and human saints, highlighting their influence on creation.
Enchantment in creation reveals the union of seen and unseen elements ordained by God.
The continuous presence of angelic spirits and saints in the world intertwines with God's design.
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Enchantment in Creation
The podcast delves into the concept of enchantment in creation, emphasizing the union of the seen and unseen elements as ordained by God throughout history. It challenges the idea of materialism limiting beliefs to the tangible world, proposing that the presence of God, angels, and saints is essential to the fabric of creation.
The Lord of Spirits
The episode explores the title 'Lord of Spirits' attributed to God in Inaka literature, drawing parallels with the Old Testament's 'Lord of Hosts'. It highlights the continuous presence of angelic spirits and saints in the world, intertwined with God's design, offering a biblical and patristic perspective on Christian faith for the modern era.
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