after leaving a protestant church and spending time researching different denominations i have decided that Orthodoxy is the truth. Thankyou for providing these videos. I am currently unable to attend an orthodox church so these resources will be a big help
@@St.MartinofToursPrayToGodForUs Thank you for your replies. I had completely forgotten about these comments. It has been two years now of searching and I have learnt a bit more and I am now on the fence between different denominations. Hopefully one day I will figure out my faith but for now I still need to try and live prayerfully and study.
Carlos: this past week you were a big help to me and I wanted to say thanks. I was hoping to find an Orthodox Study Bible with a sewn binding. You led me to the Ancient Faith Edition. I have also ordered the Philokalia you reviewed in this video. Looking forward to beginning my study with them. Thanks much.
@@CharlesSeraphDrums Thank you, Carlos ... for your past help, and your offer for future help. By the way, what a wonderfully colorful name you have. From my American/Germanic background, I just got stuck with plain John Ritter ... three whole syllables.
@@CharlesSeraphDrums Welsh? Which name is Welsh? One of my favorite novels, "How Green Was My Valley," a story about Welsh coalminers, was written by a Lellwellyn, a great Welsh name. I have a cd of Welsh music with many Welsh hymn names such as "Cym Rhonndda" (Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah). Carlos, Alberto, and Carbajal are all Latin, so is it Constantine that is Welsh? ... sort of an imported Welsh via the Roman Legions? By the way, I listened to a video last night about Constantine's role at the Council of Nicea. He personally opened the council and participated in the early discussions. But ... which name is Welsh.
@@johnritter5951 Carbajal is Spanish Celtic, meaning an Oak Forest. Constantine is Welsh. It comes from a family that was baptised by a Greek priest-monk around the 4th century. Saint Constantine did call the Council of Nicea which even today is contentious between all Christian branches, really. The one thing we agree on is the condemnation of Arius.
I am still waiting for mine to arrive. The ESV is a great translation and we really must be thankful that they came up with one with the complete canon.
@@charlestoffee I guess if you let a Bible become an idol, and it can. But the word of God is powerful, like a two-edged sword and breathed by God, so that's a conviction of the Holy Spirit and thoughts that take you away from the word are of the devil, the enemy.
@@CharlesSeraphDrums I want to say, cynically, All the Bibles in the world won't make me holy, except that it's not true. Any of the several editions I have would be sufficient. I'll assume that it is necessary to read with wonder and courage, always listening, and to follow the guidance therein. Often, the words are clear.
I really enjoy the ESV for both it's literary quality and accuracy. It is a more literary than literal translation, so great for devotional reading. The deuterocanon is very well translated. My one issue would be the edition because, whilst it comes in a great box, it's still a paperback and nowhere near the quality of the Crossway, and four times as expensive.
@@CharlesSeraphDrums did you know that they make a Bonded Leather edition of the Augustine Bible now? I own it. The only negative I can say about it is I wish the print was darker.
@@djfan08 Nice! I have the older one and I hadn't really looked into it. But, Cambridge is coming out with just the Apocrypha of the ESV bound in a single volume. I would honestly rather have that.
No offense, but I wouldn't buy any commentary by Kalistos Ware. He is an ecumenist. Also, I don't like Augustine, with his Manichaean idea of "original sin" and punishment for same.
I don’t recommend Kallisto’s Ware newer material. But the older stuff is good introductory material. Also, you do realise A) SAINT Augustine was pronounced a saint and doctor of the Universal Church at the 5th Ecumenical Council and that his lifelong struggle and most of his writing are ANTI-Manichean. Also, punishment for Sin? Then you have an issue with every single Father.
@@CharlesSeraphDrums Not to be rude, but I specifically said punishment for "original sin" as espoused by St. Augustine, that Christ died on the cross to "take our punishment for original sin" instead of to defeat death, the consequence of the Fall, which is I believe the Orthodox teaching. And the Church Fathers in the Orthodox Church are not considered infallible in their opinions, even if they're Saints. Also, here is an article about St. Augustine's Manichaean roots, and whether his attitude toward the material world changed from the Manichaean viewpoint:www.academia.edu/34443303/The_Origins_of_Augustine_s_Theology_on_Concupiscence_Massa_Damnata_and_Limbo_in_light_of_Early_Christian_Gnostic_Manichaean_Neo_Platonic_Sources
Here is a lecture from Father Panayiotis, of Trisagion Films (Greek Orthodox) explaining the Western theory of atonement and how the Roman Catholic Church developed it from St. Augustine. The Protestants also believe the same theory of atonement, since they of course came from the Catholics: ua-cam.com/video/LNO29Q4ppXk/v-deo.html
@@CharlesSeraphDrums Here is one more lecture from Father Panayiotis on "the Protestant Reformation and the Orthodox Christian East" which explains how Augustine, Aquinas and Anselm changed the original teaching of the Orthodox Church and how the Catholics, hence the Protestants, embraced that teaching and forgot the teaching of the Early Church and the Church Fathers: ua-cam.com/video/LNO29Q4ppXk/v-deo.html
Hi Carlos: I was thinking about getting the holyapostlesconvent.org Orthodox New Testament (2 volume Gospels and the rest). I think maybe you had mentioned its name in the video yesterday. Would you recommend the 2 vol set? I was strongly considering it but found a site where they were arguining about whether it should be avoided since the group making it was not in communion with the Eastern Orthodox Church? (I'm not Orthodox yet, but I am researching).
I really do recommend it. Yes, GOCA is not in communion with the Canonical Church but their materials are impecable and many canonical Orthodox use them. Also, whilst they are in schism, their publishing house is absolutely wonderful, from their lives of the saints to their Scripture volumes.
after leaving a protestant church and spending time researching different denominations i have decided that Orthodoxy is the truth. Thankyou for providing these videos. I am currently unable to attend an orthodox church so these resources will be a big help
Glory be to God! Please, feel free to contact me further if there is anything I can do for you.
May I ask why you are not able to attend an Orthodox church? Does it have to do with geographical nearness to a parish?
It just occurred to me that your original comment is a year old. I hope you've been able to find a parish! God bless you, Josh!
@@St.MartinofToursPrayToGodForUs Thank you for your replies. I had completely forgotten about these comments. It has been two years now of searching and I have learnt
a bit more and I am now on the fence between different denominations. Hopefully one day I will figure out my faith but for now I still need to try and live prayerfully and study.
Carlos: this past week you were a big help to me and I wanted to say thanks. I was hoping to find an Orthodox Study Bible with a sewn binding. You led me to the Ancient Faith Edition. I have also ordered the Philokalia you reviewed in this video. Looking forward to beginning my study with them. Thanks much.
Thank God and thank you for your words! I am glad I could help! Anything you might want to discuss further, I am open and willing!
@@CharlesSeraphDrums Thank you, Carlos ... for your past help, and your offer for future help. By the way, what a wonderfully colorful name you have. From my American/Germanic background, I just got stuck with plain John Ritter ... three whole syllables.
@@johnritter5951 Why, thank you! Both Celtic last names, one Spanish, one Welsh!
@@CharlesSeraphDrums Welsh? Which name is Welsh? One of my favorite novels, "How Green Was My Valley," a story about Welsh coalminers, was written by a Lellwellyn, a great Welsh name. I have a cd of Welsh music with many Welsh hymn names such as "Cym Rhonndda" (Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah). Carlos, Alberto, and Carbajal are all Latin, so is it Constantine that is Welsh? ... sort of an imported Welsh via the Roman Legions? By the way, I listened to a video last night about Constantine's role at the Council of Nicea. He personally opened the council and participated in the early discussions. But ... which name is Welsh.
@@johnritter5951 Carbajal is Spanish Celtic, meaning an Oak Forest. Constantine is Welsh. It comes from a family that was baptised by a Greek priest-monk around the 4th century. Saint Constantine did call the Council of Nicea which even today is contentious between all Christian branches, really. The one thing we agree on is the condemnation of Arius.
The Cambridge Diadem ESV w/Apocrypha looks like a nice Bible for Orthodox. It has the Greek and Slavonic Canons.
I am still waiting for mine to arrive. The ESV is a great translation and we really must be thankful that they came up with one with the complete canon.
@@CharlesSeraphDrums Thank you for sharing. I cannot get enough. Is it a sin to lust for the Word?
@@charlestoffee I guess if you let a Bible become an idol, and it can. But the word of God is powerful, like a two-edged sword and breathed by God, so that's a conviction of the Holy Spirit and thoughts that take you away from the word are of the devil, the enemy.
@@CharlesSeraphDrums I want to say, cynically, All the Bibles in the world won't make me holy, except that it's not true. Any of the several editions I have would be sufficient. I'll assume that it is necessary to read with wonder and courage, always listening, and to follow the guidance therein. Often, the words are clear.
What are your thoughts on the ESV-CE as a translation?
I really enjoy the ESV for both it's literary quality and accuracy. It is a more literary than literal translation, so great for devotional reading. The deuterocanon is very well translated. My one issue would be the edition because, whilst it comes in a great box, it's still a paperback and nowhere near the quality of the Crossway, and four times as expensive.
@@CharlesSeraphDrums did you know that they make a Bonded Leather edition of the Augustine Bible now? I own it. The only negative I can say about it is I wish the print was darker.
@@djfan08 Nice! I have the older one and I hadn't really looked into it. But, Cambridge is coming out with just the Apocrypha of the ESV bound in a single volume. I would honestly rather have that.
No offense, but I wouldn't buy any commentary by Kalistos Ware. He is an ecumenist. Also, I don't like Augustine, with his Manichaean idea of "original sin" and punishment for same.
I don’t recommend Kallisto’s Ware newer material. But the older stuff is good introductory material. Also, you do realise A) SAINT Augustine was pronounced a saint and doctor of the Universal Church at the 5th Ecumenical Council and that his lifelong struggle and most of his writing are ANTI-Manichean. Also, punishment for Sin? Then you have an issue with every single Father.
@@CharlesSeraphDrums Not to be rude, but I specifically said punishment for "original sin" as espoused by St. Augustine, that Christ died on the cross to "take our punishment for original sin" instead of to defeat death, the consequence of the Fall, which is I believe the Orthodox teaching. And the Church Fathers in the Orthodox Church are not considered infallible in their opinions, even if they're Saints. Also, here is an article about St. Augustine's Manichaean roots, and whether his attitude toward the material world changed from the Manichaean viewpoint:www.academia.edu/34443303/The_Origins_of_Augustine_s_Theology_on_Concupiscence_Massa_Damnata_and_Limbo_in_light_of_Early_Christian_Gnostic_Manichaean_Neo_Platonic_Sources
Here is a lecture from Father Panayiotis, of Trisagion Films (Greek Orthodox) explaining the Western theory of atonement and how the Roman Catholic Church developed it from St. Augustine. The Protestants also believe the same theory of atonement, since they of course came from the Catholics: ua-cam.com/video/LNO29Q4ppXk/v-deo.html
@@CharlesSeraphDrums Here is one more lecture from Father Panayiotis on "the Protestant Reformation and the Orthodox Christian East" which explains how Augustine, Aquinas and Anselm changed the original teaching of the Orthodox Church and how the Catholics, hence the Protestants, embraced that teaching and forgot the teaching of the Early Church and the Church Fathers: ua-cam.com/video/LNO29Q4ppXk/v-deo.html
You may want to read this:en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Romanides
Hi Carlos: I was thinking about getting the holyapostlesconvent.org Orthodox New Testament (2 volume Gospels and the rest). I think maybe you had mentioned its name in the video yesterday. Would you recommend the 2 vol set? I was strongly considering it but found a site where they were arguining about whether it should be avoided since the group making it was not in communion with the Eastern Orthodox Church? (I'm not Orthodox yet, but I am researching).
I really do recommend it. Yes, GOCA is not in communion with the Canonical Church but their materials are impecable and many canonical Orthodox use them. Also, whilst they are in schism, their publishing house is absolutely wonderful, from their lives of the saints to their Scripture volumes.