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  1. Erik3

    Christian?

    Hello, I consider myself a christian. However, within the last year I've found myself believing the bible less and less untill now I don't belive it at all. I don't have a problem with this aside from the fact that I feel very alienated. Both from Christians and non-Christians alike. I am...
  2. Erik3

    Stupid Question

    This may seem like an odd and/or stupid question but... Where in the Bible are we as Christians told to worship Christ. I am not trying to start a debate, and I am not question my devotion to following Him the best I can. I just had a stroke of curiosity. Thanks, God Bless Erik
  3. Erik3

    Private Interpretation

    It is my understanding that Orthodox Christians don't believe in private interpretation? my question is, when reading the Bible at home or wherever how is private interpretation avoided? Is a commentary always read along with scripture or do you talk with your priest? I mean is there a...
  4. Erik3

    icons

    I've noticed all the icons I've seen are very caucasian looking are there any that are more middle eastern looking. I ask because that is the ethnicity that I assume the apostles and Jesus himself were/are? Also, were icons part of the early church? I mean the kind of icons we see in Orthodox...
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    commentary

    I was reading Isaiah 53 the other day and I was struggling not to understand this chapter as refering to substitutionary atonement. Isaiah 53 The Suffering Servant 1(A)Who has believed our message? And to whom has the arm of the LORD been revealed? 2For He grew up...
  6. Erik3

    help/opinions

    Okay, so here's a little background info before my dillema/problem. I am involved in a parachurch ministry which primarily focuses on urban ministry. I would say it is an unofficial Assembly of God ministry, and officialy a non-denominational or inter-denominational ministry. I am not Assembly...
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    which one?

    Hi everyone, I've been thinking about checking out an Orhtodox church in my area (Milwaukee, WI, USA) and there are two Greek Orthodox churches the area. I was wondering are they valid Eastern Othodox? Or if anyone knows of other Orthodox churches in the area that would be helpful also...
  8. Erik3

    Cremation

    What is the Orthodox view of cremation? Thanks, God Bless
  9. Erik3

    Co-Redeemer?

    I've heard it said that Catholics belive that Mary, the Mother of God, is considered a co-redeemer, is this correct? If so, what is meant by that? Thanks, God bless
  10. Erik3

    Co-Redeemer?

    It is my understanding that in the Catholic church Mary, the Mother of God, is considered a co-redeemer, is this also the case in Orthodox theology? Thanks, God bless
  11. Erik3

    Warning

    Revelations 22:18-19: 18I testify to everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book: if anyone adds to them, God will add to him the plagues which are written in this book; 19and if anyone takes away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God will take away his part from the...
  12. Erik3

    Change?

    For starters let me apologize for my lack of scientific knowledge.:blush: This may be a silly question to a lot of evolutionists but... If evolution is true, then why isn't there a steady stream of things evolving from the amoeba up to man? that is what happens according to evolution...
  13. Erik3

    Works?

    Hi, I have a question.:confused: From what I understand (and that is very little) Catholics believe that a person is saved by faith and by works. Is this correct? And, if so, what about Ephesians 2:8-9, or is that something differnt? And if it is please explain. Thanks Erik:)
  14. Erik3

    Judaism

    This has probably been asked a lot but... If a person is a practacing Jew, do you still have to make animal sacrifices? if not, why not, and on what or whose authority? also, is the Christian Old Testament the same set of books a Jewish person would follow? if not, what books are used...
  15. Erik3

    Divorce

    According to the Bible (from my understanding) the only acceptable stiuation for divorvce is adultry? What about in situations of spousal abuse and/or child abuse. Or in other extremes?
  16. Erik3

    English Standard Version

    English Standard Version I'm thiking about getting this translation. What are some of your thoughts on it? Thanks.:)
  17. Erik3

    Gifts of the Spirit

    Hi I have a question I'm a fairly new believer (1 yr) and have been looking for a church. I've found one I like but they say the miraculous signs such as tounges, prophecy, and healing were for a that specific time period. I don't know if I agree with this? All of the churches ofther...
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