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  1. Garlic Magnet

    How Many Books Are in Your Bible? 66? 73? 81?

    I'm genuinely interested in hearing about how many books are in a canon. The number varies greatly. The Lutheran Position on this subject is unique. While today, especially in the West, Lutherans keep and utilize Bibles with the 66 standard Protestant books, Lutherans have never been...
  2. Jared H

    Question for Catholics from an ex-Protestant in search of a denomination

    I was raised Nazarene but I think I'm completely convinced at this point that I can't be Protestant. Now I just have to figure whether I should be Catholic or Eastern Orthodox. I really struggle, as many do, with the current corruption of the Church & the Papacy. I understand that it was the...
    • Jared H
    • Thread
    • catholic catholicism orthodox orthodoxy papacy pope pope francis
    • Replies: 47
    • Forum: Introduce Yourself
  3. All4Christ

    I See Thy Bridal Chamber

    Such a meaningful exapostolarion - I love the simple Byzantine melody with this translation: I see Thy bridal chamber all adorned, O my Saviour, but I have no wedding garment so that I may enter in. Make bright the vesture of my soul, O Giver of light, and save me. Lord have mercy on us all...
  4. Nicene Christian Gnosis 1

    Nicene Christian Gnosis 1

    This is something I blogged on before, and I may expound on it, more if I found something else. What got me into the topic was on reading up on Gnosticism many years ago. While the Gnostics, were heretics in many dogmatic ways, they were actually close to the truth in other ways biblically...
    • Pavel Mosko
    • Blog entry
    • 1 min read
    • bible gnosis nicene orthodox
    • Category: General
  5. Tone

    What if we ALL prayed like this?

    This is a post from another thread, but what if we all prayed for each other: Baptists for Methodists; Calvinists for Messianics; Catholics for Jehovah's Witnesses...and vice versa, etc...do you believe The Creator would bless such prayer? The enemy can divide us over disagreements over words...
    • Tone
    • Thread
    • adventist apostolic baptists catholics evangelical messianics methodists orthodox presbyterian reformed
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Prayer Wall
  6. Not David

    Why is Calvinism the only Protestant belief condemned in the Orthodox Church?

    By condemned, I am referring to the Council of Jerusalem (1672).
  7. Varangian Christian

    Can internet images be icons?

    Is it alright to use images of icons on the internet for veneration and prayer? Every now and again I will look up online the icons of one of my patron saints but I have been leery of venerating them, but today I discovered icons of the Ancient of Days and I felt moved. I offered up a quick...
  8. Rubricnigel

    Newbie here.

    Hello, newbie here. Im a Greek Orthodox convert (getting baptised around easter) Just want to say hello to all. God bless !
  9. MariaJLM

    Traditional Latin High Mass: My Commentary As An Eastern Orthodox Observer

    Today I attended the Latin Mass purely as a spectator. It was my first time attending a Catholic Mass, particularly since I did not want aesthetics to influence my choice too much when I was discerning between Orthodoxy and Catholicism. Essentially I wanted it to be a decision based purely on...
    • MariaJLM
    • Blog entry
    • 4 min read
    • catholic inter-denominational discussion mass orthodox
    • Category: General
  10. P

    Christian living - help

    Would appreciate advice from fellow Orthodox but other denominations are fine too :) I don't have children yet but my question is: What can you do when homeschooling is illegal in your country and you want your children to be guided through faith and morals? Schools take up so much time it's...
  11. The Opinionated Orthodox

    A Question

    Christ is Risen! Greetings, my dear Orthodox brothers and sisters. I have a question for those of more experience in Our Faith. Some time ago, when discussing my conversion to Holy Orthodoxy with my parish priest and dear spiritual Father, I was asked whether or not I had been previously...
  12. ikonimation

    Father Gabriel Christian Comics and Cartoons

    Hello all, My name is Nicholas and I'm a Christian cartoonist and animator. A couple of years ago, I decided to combine my love for Christianity and cartooning to create cartoons of my character, Father Gabriel. Father Gabriel is an Orthodox Christian priest monk on a journey to spread the love...
    • ikonimation
    • Thread
    • animated video animation cartoons comic comic book comic books comics orthodox orthodox christianity webcomic
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: General Hobbies and Crafts
  13. BNR32FAN

    Seeking advice about the Greek word pistis

    Hi I’m trying to get some help understanding the different ways the Greek word pistis is used in the Bible. According to strong’s definition it can have many different meanings. I’m wondering if the word faith in the Bible is relating to simply believing or is it related more towards fidelity...
  14. ChristIsSovereign

    UPDATE: Curiosity about the Catholic/Orthodox Church

    Being a Protestant, although my Protestantism is weaker than it used to be, I was wondering how the Catholics come to the conclusion that they are the Church that Christ set up on Earth. Also, I am starting to believe that many of the Catholic practices are actually proper Christian behavior...
  15. ~Anastasia~

    Prayer Rule - surprising quote

    I'm not looking to stir up controversy or to encourage anyone to be a maverick, but I received a quote from my "Orthodox quote of the day" that surprised me. And I've been thinking a lot lately about things like converts adjusting to a prayer rule, especially converts who already had...
  16. Kajiki

    I Need to Know I'm Not Alone...

    I just did something and I suddenly feel like I've betrayed my church The Savation Army as a whole and my girlfriend a fellow salvationist. I haven't had spiritual guidance in months. The people I trusted within TSA have not spoken with me since Labor Day weekend. I know I need spiritual...
  17. Kajiki

    Hey All!

    I would like to preface this by saying I do not question the unquestionable truth of God and His glory and of Jesus. Before this week however, I didn't even know what the Nicene Creed was but upon reading it of course I believe its every word. I do harbor certain doubts and questions sadly. I...
  18. Senkaku

    Questions about Orthodoxy

    hey there, I was hoping to understand Orthodoxy better by starting a thread to ask questions to the Orthodox community. I'm looking more for those who are a little more seasoned in their walk but I'll take whatever comes. My first question is this, what is the Orthodox position on the gift of...
  19. CuriousChristian101

    I Need For "Salvation"

    I have been scouring the web, and mostly the bible for ways I may redeem myself to the lord to reach the eternal heavens. In a society that is not majorly surrounded by athiests, and non-believers in Christianity, and other faiths, it can be rather complicated to interpret, and even connect with...
  20. ☦Marius☦

    Thank You!

    I would like to thank the EO Forum members here for their commitment to helping both converts and seekers on this website. Though I am not yet catechumen (hopefully by the end of this week praise God), your words and responses to other peoples questions have helped me in this year long struggle...
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