Learning about Orthodoxy

[amigo de christo]

So you're saying the minute Paul died the early church fathers became heretical?

Orthodoxy was the first church. Catholicism split from that, then came Martin Luther and the five Solas.

If heresy was introduced the moment Paul died, Protestantism is way downstream from that.

heresy was already tryingto come in , in even pauls days .
And look at the battle JOHN had with the seducers who had began following anti christ and that which is of anti christ .
BUT , BUT and this BUT is key
THERE have always been sheep that did not conform to the ever subtile ways of men and deadly doctrines and heresies .
They have bled before
AND WE IS ABOUT TO BLEED AGAIN BIG TIME .
Soon the ecumincal phase of the all inclusive WELL favored harlot
Will finish its course . THEN COMETH the crusades
against any and against all that did not conform to this one world love religoin that made all religoins one .
ITS COMING sister . fear it not . fear it not , fear them not .
TO live is CHRIST and to die is gain . The well favored harlot cries to the decieved
and says alas my children , let us solace ourselves in love
let us be one peoples . But the dead know not THIS WHORE leadeth only to death
and her love will save none but deceive all .

 

[amigo de christo]

Priests, robes, incense, rites/rituals, liturgies, tabernacle, etc are all trappings of old covenant Temple worship. The new covenant is in the new way of the Spirit which is the simplicity of Christ, or it is not the new covenant at all.

Yes, we are exhorted to speak the same things...speaking the revealed word of God, which is by the Spirit...the true doctrine that Jesus brought and that the apostles taught. But Jesus sent us out as sheep among wolves...He sent us out into a battle in other words.......He knew the hungry uncrucified flesh of man was going to taint things and cause problems and divisions and that we would need to overcome it. Growing in the faith is not cut and dried and neatly tied up with a bow, it can be a messy journey/war and sometimes two steps forward, one step back. It is better to have the life of the Spirit with a messy battle, than to have certainty and neat and tidy formulas without the life of the Spirit. It's tempting and much easier to have a neat and tidy religion than it is to follow Christ. I think one reason Israel of old wanted a King Saul was because they were weary of the "uncertainty" of following and trusting an invisible God.

And GOD told that to samuel . He told samuel they have not rejected you , THEY HAVE REJECTED ME .
they were DONE with following GOD and desired a king as did the other nations have .
Kinda reminds me of these groups
that are DONE with , IF EVER THEY EVEN DID TO BEGIN WITH , TRUSTING IN GOD
and desire rather presidents and men to lead and to save them . OH yeah we gots many problems within christainity today .

 

[amigo de christo]

GIVE US kings of this earthern realm
for we desire the earthen kingdom
MANY have done all to convince themselves that somehow the earthen kingdoms of men
Is somehow tied into the SPIRITUAL . boy o boy do we got problems .
ANY TIME christendom has tied the heavenly in with the earthly
And put hope and trust in political leaders
and tied the church into kings and or ceasars or etc
MAN has it led to problems and even to blood as church and state put to death and persecuted
ALL THAT DID NOT CONFORM to its so called mindset .
WELL now we has us a WORLD STATE CHURCH and it calls all to join
by means of what it calls love . BUT THIS INCLUSIVE WORLD STATE CHURCH
WILL SOON persecute and even put to death all who did not conform to the image of what it called love
it called obediance , it called social gospel , it called interfaith . WE have no idea
WHAT IS ABOUT TO OCCUR .
MANY true saints are about to bleed
but the one world love religoin WONT SEE IT as that . rather its OH we gots to get rid of these dangerous
potential terroits . THEY gonna kill sheep and think they do GODS WILL .

 

[Wynona]

Priests, robes, incense, rites/rituals, liturgies, tabernacle, etc are all trappings of old covenant Temple worship. The new covenant is in the new way of the Spirit which is the simplicity of Christ, or it is not the new covenant at all.

What if the early church worshipped this way?

Having a Protestant background, it's easy to think that Christians always worshipped in modest and bare trappings with maybe a wooden Cross at the back.

But it was the Protestant Reformation trying to reject Catholicism in the 16th that did away with icons and ornate buildings. Although the Lutherans are liturgical to this day.

And it's only because of Protestantism that we think of Christianity as this super individualized "me and my Bible" type of faith.

It was "us and our Bible" for years, and it's funny how much pressure we got to find a church. We did, but ironically we're now being pushed to be churchless because its not a Protestant one.

 

[amigo de christo]

What if the early church worshipped this way?

Having a Protestant background, it's easy to think that Christians always worshipped in modest and bare trappings with maybe a wooden Cross at the back.

But it was the Protestant Reformation trying to reject Catholicism in the 16th that did away with icons and ornate buildings. Although the Lutherans are liturgical to this day.

And it's only because of Protestantism that we think of Christianity as this super individualized "me and my Bible" type of faith.

It was "us and our Bible" for years, and it's funny how much pressure we got to find a church. We did, but ironically we're now being pushed to be churchless because its not a Protestant one.

My advice . Let us keep in the bible . When i said ALL have been infiltrated , I mean all .
The eastern othordoxy , at least its key leaders and leader , HAVE BOWED to
the collective agenda . I watch the eastern ruler bow to franics and his unity .
WE are BEING deceived .
I know certain things might make folks feel good . But my advice is WE must BEWARE
all OF IT . People run into places because they seem SPIRITUAL
and sure some stuff done might be okay . BUT THEY ALLL infected .
The only reason for the great split of the RCC and what would later become the eastern othrodoxy
Was not all due to good reasons . Its like i often say , YE can take the peoples outta the HARLOT
but often times you just cannot get the HARLOT outta them .

 

[amigo de christo]

What if the early church worshipped this way?

Having a Protestant background, it's easy to think that Christians always worshipped in modest and bare trappings with maybe a wooden Cross at the back.

But it was the Protestant Reformation trying to reject Catholicism in the 16th that did away with icons and ornate buildings. Although the Lutherans are liturgical to this day.

And it's only because of Protestantism that we think of Christianity as this super individualized "me and my Bible" type of faith.

It was "us and our Bible" for years, and it's funny how much pressure we got to find a church. We did, but ironically we're now being pushed to be churchless because its not a Protestant one.

examine this church sister .
I bet anything its big on this social justice
and or this finding common ground . I bet its in there .
Maybe not in everyone , but you watch out for it .
THEY come in with big speeches about COMMUNITY centeres
work places and etc where we are community builders .
They often talk a lot about love and throw that word around , unity and throw that word around .
In fact the focus is on a very social kinda gospel . My advice , THAT IS TOTAL BAD NEWS .
but due to it does blend in good works and talks about love , many seem to fall for it .

 

[amigo de christo]

What if the early church worshipped this way?

Having a Protestant background, it's easy to think that Christians always worshipped in modest and bare trappings with maybe a wooden Cross at the back.

But it was the Protestant Reformation trying to reject Catholicism in the 16th that did away with icons and ornate buildings. Although the Lutherans are liturgical to this day.

And it's only because of Protestantism that we think of Christianity as this super individualized "me and my Bible" type of faith.

It was "us and our Bible" for years, and it's funny how much pressure we got to find a church. We did, but ironically we're now being pushed to be churchless because its not a Protestant one.

one more key thing to watch out for . if its real big on comtemplative prayer , centering prayer
chants and repetions and hums and sounds , GET OUT .
THIS TOO IS A MAJOR snare .

 

[Wynona]

Here is a quote from a Reddit post listing issues with Protestantism. I thought the Scripture he referenced was spot on to why I can't accept Sola Scriptura.


"
We should rely on our own personal interpretation of Scripture

And we have the prophetic word made more sure. You will do well to pay attention to this as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts. 20 First of all you must understand this, that no prophecy of scripture is a matter of one’s own interpretation, 21 because no prophecy ever came by the impulse of man, but men moved by the Holy Spirit spoke from God."

 

[Marvelloustime]

And look at the battle JOHN had with the seducers who had began following anti christ and that which is of anti christ .
BUT , BUT and this BUT is key
THERE have always been sheep that did not conform to the ever subtile ways of men and deadly doctrines and heresies .
They have bled before
AND WE IS ABOUT TO BLEED AGAIN BIG TIME .
Soon the ecumincal phase of the all inclusive WELL favored harlot
Will finish its course . THEN COMETH the crusades
against any and against all that did not conform to this one world love religoin that made all religoins one .
ITS COMING sister . fear it not . fear it not , fear them not .
TO live is CHRIST and to die is gain . The well favored harlot cries to the decieved
and says alas my children , let us solace ourselves in love
let us be one peoples . But the dead know not THIS WHORE leadeth only to death
and her love will save none but deceive all .

@amigo de christo

 

[Big Boy Johnson]

And we have the prophetic word made more sure. You will do well to pay attention to this as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts. 20 First of all you must understand this, that no prophecy of scripture is a matter of one’s own interpretation, 21 because no prophecy ever came by the impulse of man, but men moved by the Holy Spirit spoke from God."

This is a reference to 2 Peter 1:16-21 which is a call to follow God's Word because it is inspired by the Holy Spirit.

Walking in to so called orthodoxy (today's orthodox church) will in fact lead you away from the teaching of the Lord in to the darkened wisdom of man dressed up to apper to be God's wisdom

2 Peter 1:16-21
For we have not followed cunningly devised fables, when we made known unto you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of his majesty.
For he received from God the Father honour and glory, when there came such a voice to him from the excellent glory, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.
And this voice which came from heaven we heard, when we were with him in the holy mount.
We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts:
Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation.
For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.

The prophecy being spoken of is what God has already said in scripture.

Revelation 19:10
the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy. (what Jesus, THE Word of God says)

Hebrews 1:1,2
God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets,
Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds;

2 Timothy 3:16
All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:

2 Timothy 3:15-17
And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.
All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.

2 Peter 1:3,4
According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue:
Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.

Jesus said the Holy Ghost would lead us in to ALL Truth (John 16:13),
and Jesus said God's Word IS Truth (John 17:17)

Romans 8:14
For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God. (which is always based on what God has said in His Word

What if the early church worshipped this way?

The "early" church did some things not of God, that were not taught by the Lord.

It sounds like you've already been tricked by the enemy and that's too bad.

It was "us and our Bible" for years, and it's funny how much pressure we got to find a church. We did, but ironically we're now being pushed to be churchless because its not a Protestant one.

Too bad you are allowing the enemy to "push" you in to anything rather than being led by the Holy Spirit based on what God has already said in His Word.

Anytime there is "pushing" going on, that's how you know the devil is behind it.

Just ignore these people in your life that are "pushing" and walk with the Lord instead.

It seems like you have fear, anxiety, and worry about all this which is not of the Lord

 

[Hepzibah]

Walking in to so called orthodoxy (today's orthodox church) will in fact lead you away from the teaching of the Lord in to the darkened wisdom of man dressed up to apper to be God's wisdom

It is the opposite, and walking into any Protestant or Catholic Church today will do this. They are the ones teaching the wisdom of man, and it is the Orthodox Church that still holds the teaching of the doctrine of holiness, which has been called theosis since the beginning, and entire sanctification in the western watered down form, that man is not saved unless he is saved from sin and sins no more, when he has been baptised (by the Spirit).

They are not perfect in their practise, nor are they teaching the fullness of this teaching today, but it is there, to be seen in the liturgy, in the writings of the ECF's and it is the most important thing over everything - how to be saved.

 

[Lizbeth]

What if the early church worshipped this way?

Having a Protestant background, it's easy to think that Christians always worshipped in modest and bare trappings with maybe a wooden Cross at the back.

Have a read of Galatians 4 sister, especially what it says about elements of this world. Religious trappings are all about external show of things...external visible physical temporal elements of this world...which elements of old covenant worship burned up in 70AD. Whereas the new covenant is about eternal spiritual things. Jesus didn't wear special clothes or follow a liturgy or rites/rituals, or build fancy buildings, etc.....He simply went around doing good as the Father led Him, and simply spoke and preached to the people wherever there was room. We are to be people of the Way.....a Way of life in the Spirit.

There are no instructions in the bible about any trappings for the church, no mention or even hints at all. The early church simply took turns meeting from house to house. Where we gather together to meet with the Lord and minister to Him and one another is irrelevant, it is simply a practical matter. There are no special priests under the new covenant either.......now we are a "priesthood of all believers" with Christ Himself being High Priest.

And it's only because of Protestantism that we think of Christianity as this super individualized "me and my Bible" type of faith.

It is about the individual soul and the Lord on one level, but in another way we are to gather together ordinarily. Just that these aren't ordinary times now because there is a falling away happening and God is judging His house...sending strong delusion.. What I believe we are to be about right now is preparing for the return of Christ, the bride making herself ready, which is not an easy process.....we need patience and perseverance while God burns away and kills off our flesh nature in the wilderness. "Go my people, enter your rooms until my wrath passes by."

 

[Lizbeth]

Here is a quote from a Reddit post listing issues with Protestantism. I thought the Scripture he referenced was spot on to why I can't accept Sola Scriptura.


"
We should rely on our own personal interpretation of Scripture

And we have the prophetic word made more sure. You will do well to pay attention to this as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts. 20 First of all you must understand this, that no prophecy of scripture is a matter of one’s own interpretation, 21 because no prophecy ever came by the impulse of man, but men moved by the Holy Spirit spoke from God."

How about "sola follow Christ"...? :) No need to follow either Protestantism or Eastern Orthodox (false dichotomy to pit one against the other)...just follow Jesus.

The bible says to lean not to our own understanding...we need to look to the Lord and His Spirit for understanding. Yes, sometimes we'll get some things wrong, mostly because of not discerning the difference between our own thinking and the Holy Spirit, but that improves with time and experience and if our hearts are right, humble and teachable, the Lord can rescue us out of mistakes...He is a good shepherd.