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I'm not saying that there aren't those who believe that way, but as a former evangelical pastor, our denomination di not believe that faith alone gets you salvation. My point being that we shouldn't generalize all protestants. I've seen some Copti…
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I've found that this is a misconception about most Protestants who do not believe that faith alone saives them, rather, faith through grace. They do understand that nothing they do saves them and believe that the grace aspect is key in their salvat…
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We see that Christ is baptised as a pattern, as an example we should follow. When we take the same path we may believe that we will receive the same blessings. More than this, we are to understand that when Christ is baptised it is for all of humani…
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This is the information I was looking for...thank you
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I'm very new to the church and I'm unfamiliar to this or where to find it. I did Google it and got a few variations that all agreed that when Jesus was baptised that at this moment, Jesus recieved the manifestation of God. Is this correct?
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I read all the posts from that link but therre were different ideas which left me without an unclear answer. It's obvious that Jesus waswithout sin so I know there was a purpose or that is was symbolic. one post from that link said that when Jesus…
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Great advice from both of you. Mostly all I'm going to share is the truth I've found. If she starts asking in depth questions, I'm going to advise her to research the truth for herself as I did and provde direction to the information I found. I'm…
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Journey Back to Eden by Father Mark Gruber is a great book because it is the account of a Roman Catholic priest spending a year in Egypt with the monks and is both sympathetic but also has the view of a Westerner. I've given more copies away to enqu…
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Thank you mabsoota. I've almost finished "Comparatice Theology". A priest sent me a link to that already and you're right because now that I'm almost finished with that I want more to read. I also read the book "Becoming Orthodox". any other sug…
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Can you recommend a book that's easy to read. I've read a lot of Orthodox literature which are written in terms that seems you need to be a theologian to understand much of it. I need something in depth but easy to read that focuses on Bible study.
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Thank you all for such encouragement. I expected nothing less from such wonderful people. I did meet with the pastor who is over me in my church tonight and I resigned as pastor. We were interupted so I didn't get a chance to explain everything. …
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I'm very new here but I must say from personal recent events in my own life, don't be afraid of change. Every truth I encounter about our Lord changes me. In that respect, I want change everyday.
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what does it have to do with Priesthood? In some research I did on the churches requirements of deacons and priests, it refers to the scripture below. So if I were called to be a deacon or into the priesthood, would I be rejected? Let deacons be t…
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don't consider divorce because there is a general command for that for all Christians, not just he deacons. The only biblical command there is no divorce unless it is in a case of adultery. Let me give you a hypothetical then. Lets say I'm divorce…
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Hey Jerry, I think that is the key. In protestant tradition, the dead are seen as being out aside from the world. As Orthodox, those who die and are given the grace of salvation are part of the "Victorious Church." We are united through Christ. We …
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I've posted this before: John 2:1-7. Again, it's just like asking anyone here on earth to pray for you. Forgive me, I haven't read all the posts on the subject. Its different to those not raised or educated in this church. Outsiders view asking s…
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I found a Coptic Orthodox Church with about 70 miles from me. I've contact the priest and the church. I'm planning on attending a service on April 28th. I'm both excited and nervous. Thank you all for patience and gracefully answering my questio…
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When saints perform miracles, they're not just performing signs of God's power, they're delivering it with the promise of salvation attached. This is a very profound statement to me. I must confess, I have greatly misunderstood the traditions of t…
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I did read later on that he did indeed say that only Christ gives us salvation. I just needed to read a bit further. On another note, he mentioned something along the lines that Mary and maybe the saints interceeds in prayer for us. Can you cle…
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If you don't mind, I'd also like to know what your religious background is at the moment. It just makes it easier to explain things to someone having knowledge of what they already know. Not at all. I've been an evangelical my whole life. That's a…
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The division of the Nature of Christ; is that in reference to the Nicean Creed? I read where some made an amendment to the creed which caused a lot of division or is that a seperate issue? I agree with the Nicean Creed and do not want to deviate f…
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Which book? "Becoming Orthodox: A Journey to the Ancient Christian Faith". Someone on another post recommended it.
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Thank you qawe for the Bible link. My birthday is coming up and I may ask for one for one for my birthday :) I don't live close to a church so I'll have to find a priest who would be willing to talk to me to over the phone.
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This is because there are many unreconcilable differences between the 2 churches. I would be interested to know what those differences are. I have ordered a book but my curiocity cannot wait...lol
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God is the only judge not us. Will nonOrthodox definitely go to hell? No. Will a genuine christian nonOrthodox definitely go to heaven? As much as I like to say yes, they are not part of the church so we should not be providing these 100% guarantee…
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Re: Church Membership « Reply #6 on: Today at 07:41:23 AM » Quote becoming a Christian is easy. u just have to give your whole life to Jesus Christ every day, die to your old nature, join in accepting suffering for the sake of the glo…
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Is there a place online that shows the steps?
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Like if someone wanted to join the Coptic Church, what would they have to do?
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Thank you for your responses. For now I want to do some reading about your church. I am interested though. I look forward to more posts here and learning more about you all.