Truth Unites Orthodox-Protestant Dialogue (Demetrios Bathrellos & Gavin Ortlund)
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Jun 24, 2024 
An Eastern Orthodox theologian and a Protestant theologian discuss theological agreements and disagreements, emphasizing respectful dialogues. They explore unity in truth, theological differences on ecclesiology, sacraments, and salvation conceptualization. The conversation delves into the role of beauty in churches, contrasting Orthodox icons with Protestant worship spaces. They also compare views on righteousness in justification and encourage ongoing dialogues for theological understanding.
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Historical Protestant Recognition of Orthodoxy
- Protestants historically recognized Eastern Orthodoxy as part of the Christian church, rejecting the Roman claim of Orthodoxy's lapse from the faith.
- Early dialogues showed significant agreement on Scripture, God, and Christ's nature despite ongoing disagreement.
Shared Trinitarian Doctrine
- Both Protestants and Eastern Orthodox affirm the doctrine of the Trinity based on early creeds and ecumenical councils.
- The filioque clause remains a key theological difference but is not seen by Protestants as a fatal heresy.
Divergent Ecclesiology Views
- Eastern Orthodoxy often views itself as the one true church with valid sacraments, sometimes seeing Protestants as outside salvation.
- Protestants reject institutional exclusivism and define the church broadly by faith and gospel presence rather than formal hierarchy.