Theology in the Raw S2 Ep1131: How is the Eastern Orthodox Church Different from Evangelical Protestantism? Dr. Eve Tibbs
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Nov 23, 2023 Dr. Eve Tibbs, Affiliate Professor of Theology at Fuller Theological Seminary, discusses the beliefs and practices of the Eastern Orthodox Church and highlights the differences from Evangelical Protestantism. Topics include embracing the mystery of God, servant leadership, differences in sin and death concepts, the Immaculate Conception, and women's roles in the Eastern Orthodox Church.
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Eve's Orthodox Upbringing
- Dr. Eve Tibbs was baptized in the Greek Orthodox Church and raised herself in the faith from her teenage years onward.
- She and her family continue to live and uphold the Greek Orthodox tradition to this day.
Mystery in Eastern Theology
- Eastern Orthodox theology embraces mystery as God revealing Himself progressively, not as unknowable secrets.
- Theology begins with personal worship and prayer, integrating intellectual understanding and faith experience.
Historic East-West Church Split
- One Church existed for 1000 years, united East and West with cultural and linguistic diversity.
- The 1054 split occurred from disputes including authority and the procession of the Holy Spirit, creating Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic churches.