Loss Of Knowledge In Orthodoxy

The Orthodox Way addresses, just as the title suggest, the ways of Orthodoxy. In the Prologue we hear of Christianity being metaphorically compared to a journey. We live in tents instead of houses because, we are always on the move spiritually (Ware, 7). Chapter one is titled, “God as Mystery,” and begins by asking “What or who is God” (11). Ware develops an understanding of God as to something beyond humans, but also with humans. He said that man is made in God’s image but God is not made in man’s image (12). To the Orthodox, when one comes face to face with God, everything they have ever known is gone and one is left grabbing ahold of God and every part of his essence (13). Ware goes on to say, “we are to be converted not only in our will but in intellect” (15). So not only do we change what we have known but our whole self changes when we give ourselves to God. Upon wrapping up Chapter one, Ware brings to the reader’s attention that we will never be

Esoteric Christianity differs in that particular religious teachings are be transmitted to others only after preparation and training which gives the individual the power to understand such complex spiritual ideas. In chapter seven of The Magus of Strovolos, Markides speaks of individuals traveling to learn from Daskalos, and referred to these individuals as Daskalos’ students. These students make up a small inner circle which see Daskalos as a teacher, confidant, and spiritual leader (Markides, 91). This idea that only certain individuals are enlightened, while others are not entitled to the same, can be seen as elitism. Elitism is not seen in Normative Christianity; all are entitled to, even expected to read, know, and follow the teachings of The Bible, specifically the new testament. It is important to understand differences in teaching and enlightenment to further understand other ideas which distinguish the two religions, such as the soul and life after

Knowledge is the beginning of wisdom. Knowledge is a gift from God. Knowledge is God, God is a someone, not a something. Full knowledge concerning God can’t be explained.

Michael J. Himes, in his book Doing the Truth in Love, describes theology as a way of “talking about God.” Talking about God brings many questions to mind: how do people talk about God when God is a mystery? How do people converse about what they do not know for sure? Many may think theology is inherited and even theologians talk about what they have learned from doctrines and the history they have been taught. Even though theologians know very little about God aside from what they studied, they still know it is important to talk about God. As Himes states, “God is simply too important to us not to talk about.” Although theologians are still figuring out the mysteries of God, they attempt to put forth their opinions and ideas about God in order to inspire people to find their own theology.

Response: “Alan Potter (2014) wrote that John MacArthur warned us that if we lose the biblical foundation while preaching this will lead to the decline of preaching which will contribute to the weakness and worldliness of the church, so for a church to be spiritual healthy, preaching should return to its proper biblical foundation (https://www.linkedin.com). Paul told Timothy that by preaching the Scripture, man and women could be wise for salvation (2 Tim. 3:15 NKJV). They learn the way of salvation through the Bible which the Holy Spirit taught the preacher to use, they should not use their own words dictated by man’s wisdom (1 Corinth. 2: 13

Johannine literature has a number of underlying themes and uses its many symbols to express to the believer how one is able to obtain the Truth and gain sight in order to experience God. One theme which uses symbols with the expressed goal of bringing people closer to God is discipleship. Disciple is found through the totality of John’s writing and incorporates symbols, biblical figures, and divine instruction in order to bring people into relationship with God. The Gospel of John, the Epistles, and the Book of Revelation make present the theme of discipleship in their own specific and distinct ways. Discipleship in the Gospel of John is elaborately described and acknowledges that one is only a disciple by divine initiative. The Epistles

In the study of Christian theology, scripture plays an essential role in the revelation of the Doctrine of God. Scriptures are “God-breathed” (2 Timothy 3:16-17) words, written by the Holy Spirit through divine inspiration of prophets. They are necessary for the proper understanding of the doctrine of God, the self-revelation of God, the proof of God’s existence, and for the discernment of false doctrines.

In this project, I will describe a scenario in which I am developing within my own ministry to engage people in helping them think theologically. The Church today is suffering greatly because many people are not engaged in Scripture, practicing spiritual disciplines, or thinking theologically. I hope to create a pattern to correct that and give them the ability to not just learn a little each week from a sermon, but take everything that comes at them and learn from it, while giving them the ability to teach others as well.

The Holy Bible authorities people to be evangelists for Jesus Christ, and they will impart their beliefs on others, therefore knowing the doctrine of Jesus Christ is important.

There are two sources for gaining of knowledge. One is through reading books and education, and the other through discovering from experience and practice. This theory has been proved and supported by many examples in Frankenstein Novel. From his early age, Victor Frankenstein had a desire and thirst for knowledge. Frankenstein said of his own voice, “I was capable of a more intense application, and was more deeply smitten with the thirst for knowledge.” (Shelly, Chapter 2 – paragraph 1, p 22) He was a curious boy who wanted to figure out the mysteries of creating life, and became increasingly obsessed with "natural philosophy"; he read book by Cornelius Agrippa, a sixteenth-century scholar of the

The spiritual gift of knowledge means having the understanding of the things of in our life and in the world that are founded on the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Paul spoke of knowledge in 1 Corinthians 12:8 (ESV), “For to one is given through the Spirit the utterance of wisdom, and to another the utterance of knowledge according to the same Spirit”.

 Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn is a professed Christian. However, according to some critics, this does not necessarily make his writings "Christian" (Schmemann 39). Biblical principles can clearly be identified in One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich. They can be seen through Solzhenitsyn's views on the world as a divine creation, the nature of evil, and faith in the future.

John Wesley’s discourse, “The Means of Grace,” expresses the expedient of grace as, “outward signs, language, or actions ordained of God, and appointed for this end— to be the ordinary channels whereby he might impart to men preventing, justifying, or sanctifying grace.” Acknowledging his need and proceeding in his evangelization, Wesley could obtain the grace he needed to have both the potency and placidity that was eluding from his religion. God utilized his perpetuated participation in the ministry of Scripture to proclaim faith in Christ into Wesley’s philosophy.

We believe that we can take the names of those who we led to Christ. They can be family, friends, co-workers or complete strangers. One day we’ll stand before God and so will those who accepted Christ because of our obedience to His command. Jesus said, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.” Christ is compelling us to talk openly about what He did for us at the cross. The gospel is simple. Jesus Christ died on a cross so mankind could spend eternity in heaven with a loving God. The other John said, “For God did not send His son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved.” There is one thing certain in this life and that is physical death, but what happens after death? No one alive can answer that question, but God’s Word tells us. If you were to ask people what happens after we die, what answers would you expect? Most people would not know what to expect. Many would think “that’s it”! What happens with our mind and our soul? John the Baptist’s life is an example to us of the seriousness with which we are to approach the Christian life and our call to ministry, whatever that may be. We can pattern our lives after John’s by first examining ourselves to be sure we are truly in the faith and then to put that faith to work. John the Baptist was both secured in Christ and secured, of his position in this world. Are

In the New Testament we find Jesus Christ, the son of God, preaching the word of God to the people. In the gospel of John 12:49-50 Jesus says, “For I have not spoken on my own, but the Father who sent me has himself given me a commandment about that to say and what to speak. And I know that his commandment is eternal life. What I speak, therefore, I speak just as the Father has told me.” Jesus conveys to the people that everything he speaks is what God wants to be spoken.