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Search the Scriptures Live
Hosted by Dr. Jeannie Constantinou, and Ancient Faith Ministries · EN
Interesting and Accessible Bible Study for Busy People
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Orthodoxy and Biblical Inspiration
Oct 14Tap to summarizeDid God dictate the Bible word for word? That idea makes inspiration easy to understand, but is very problematic, not to mention simplistic and naive. The ancient Christian view of the Fathers was deep, sophisticated, and reflected the highest regard for the human person.
Transcribe →The Orthodox Method of Biblical Interpretation
Oct 7Tap to summarizeOur connection to the early Church is clearly evident in our interpretation of the Bible. Why is the Orthodox method of biblical interpretation so important? Why does it work, and how does it work? We will compare Chrysostom and Augustine as bishops and biblical interpreters.
Transcribe →Modern Scripture Misinterpretations and Orthodoxy
Sep 30Tap to summarizeMany methods of modern biblical interpretation have distorted the Bible, and this trend has only worsened. How did these perspectives gain a foothold in universities and society? How has Orthodoxy preserved the correct interpretation of the Bible from the early Church?
Transcribe →Orthodox Interpretation of the Bible
Sep 23Tap to summarizeThe modern era has led to advancements in biblical studies, but also to numerous controversies resulting from modern biblical criticism. What is "biblical criticism" and does it have any benefits? How does the Orthodox Church understand the Bible and its interpretation?
Transcribe →Why Don't I Understand the Bible?
Sep 16Tap to summarizeWhat makes a religious book "Scripture"? Why is the Bible sometimes hard to understand? Why is it called the "New Testament"? Why did the Fathers of the Church encourage reading of the Bible? Did people follow their advice, or did they just make excuses like we do?
Transcribe →Why Study the Bible?
Sep 9Tap to summarizeDr. Constantinou begins a new series, Introduction to the New Testament. She explains why the Bible must be seriously studied, where the word "Bible" came from, and why, according to St. John Chrysostom, it is unfortunate that the Bible even exists. So why does it exist?
Transcribe →The Great Commission and Rebaptism
Aug 26Tap to summarizeMatthew's gospel concludes with "the Great Commission," when the Lord sent his disciples to preach and baptize. The passage raises questions about faith and doubt, the mission of the Church to evangelize, the Trinity, baptism, and more. As always, the Fathers will guide us.
Transcribe →Why Didn't the Risen Christ Appear to His Enemies?
Aug 19Tap to summarizeChrist appeared to many people after the Resurrection, but only to his followers. Why didn't he appear to those who crucified him - to Pilate, Caiaphas, and the Sanhedrin? Wouldn't that be logical? Non-Orthodox sometimes say "God raised Jesus," but Orthodox never do. Why not?
Transcribe →The Stone Which the Builders Rejected
Dec 10, 2024Tap to summarizeThe Lord cites a prophecy that was being fulfilled at that very moment: the Jewish leaders were rejecting their Messiah. The early Church remembered this important prophecy, but its significance was greater than mere fulfillment: It signified Christ's divinity as well.
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