Fr. Panayiotis discusses the early Christian understanding of Salvation (σωτηρία) and Redemption (λύτρωσις). In this presentation, Father discusses how Saint Paul viewed the chief enemies of humanity to be sin, death, and the Law of Moses. He continues with quotes from some of the church fathers, including St. Irenaeus of Lyons, St. Athanasius the Great, and St. Gregory of Nyssa, showing the Early Christian understanding of Salvation and redemption as a process of healing, enabled by the Incarnation of God in Christ. He concludes with the understanding that salvation is brought about as we unite ourselves to Christ, both spiritually in prayer — by surrendering to His love and mercy — as well as physically in His deified Body and Blood in the Holy Eucharist.
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If music must be put behind Father's teaching does it have to be so loud and distracting? Thank you for all your work to help our souls.
Amen
Where can I get the background choir music? Beautiful.
Thank you.
Lord Jesus Christ, Son 9f God, have mercy on me, a dinner.
Thank you for these films – I’m a Protestant but I’ve learned so much from the Greek Orthodox perspective –
Is it the theological position of the Orthadox Church that Jesus did not "pay" the price for our sins with His own blood? That is a strong break from the Apostles…
Thank you Father.
This was really good thank you!
"Saint Paul said…"+ "Saint Paul also said…" over & over. Once again Pauline Christians emphasize the teachings of Paul over Jesus and his true apostles. Paul taught a different gospel than Jesus did, and it's a shame and tragedy that more people don't recognize that. Salvation & redemption? Follow what Jesus said were the Greatest Commandments, that's the real way to both.
I’m sorry but the background music is it too distracting to listen all the way through. Too bad. His talk is so good.
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Please explain Mathew 5:17 – I feel that the west can not understand this. Because I feel it’s a mistranslation. The Greek πληρῶσαι means payment? Not fulfilment… and I agree with everything you preach about Moses law being idolised by the west. I feel there are many mistranslations intentionally done in western bibles. And the internet falsely attacks orthodoxy. But there is never a coherent fight back in English to explain these misconceptions by the west in orthodoxy. For the truth to come out, educated orthodox priests must study the mistakes made by western modern Christians… and adress this head on. But this can only be done by exploring what they believe. So I would like you to please explain to all what Mathew 5:17 really means in context with what you say in this video. Mathew 5:17 is always cited by Protestants and others to say Jesus came to fulfill Moses laws and enact them. If you can provide the defence of this position it would be greatly appreciated.
This is great father thank you
My favourite: church fathers
I’ve learned more from Fr. Panayiototis in 2 days listening to him than in years of attending church
Honestly wow! what a massive theological ball of confusion.
Paul warned about these teachings and how they may destroy the SIMPLICITY OF CHRIST
Thank you Father. I’ve learned a lot today from you. Christ has risen!
Does anyone know if there is a Bible verse that goes something like “for those who love me my love is like warmth and a light and for those who hate me with closed eyes my love is like a burning fire”? I have heard this from orthodox a few times but don’t know where it’s from. Thanks
I'm theologically reformed Protestant who attends an Assembly of God charismatic church. Strange I know. And as I write this there is an orthodox study Bible open on my table and a Greek Orthodox icon hanging on my wall. I see much beauty and Truth in reformed theology.I have experienced the movement of the Holy Spirit profoundly in charismatic churches. And over the last few months I have been drawn to orthodoxy and I have no doubt that the Holy Spirit is at work there as well. All I can say is that I do not understand everything, I pray for understanding and discernment to stay in the center of God's will. As I continue in sanctification, I see no disconnect whatsoever between the theology put forth in this video and that which I currently hold. God bless you for this work, and may God continue in us all
Thank you these videos, I was raised Orthodox Christian but went Protestant have been back to my faith now, for years I have suffered anxieties and am finding peace through learning the lives of the Saints and my true church, which I have much to learn, I wish my parents could know I lost both this year. Please mention me and them in your prayers
Thank you 🙏
5 years I lived in beautiful Athens, I know it’s irrelevant but my love for the Greek people naturally draws me to the Orthodox Church🙏
1Cor.5.21 he was made sin.how was he made sin for us ?
Sorry but that is not correct.
You are only in bondage to sin. The law is always in power.
Paul always confirms torah and Salvation is from the jews
It's so fascinating if you ask a modern evangelical protestant what salvation means it means being saved from hell. The Orthodox view is much more consistent with scripture and much more meaningful and real. Salvation is union with God, being freed from sin idolatry death and the satan. Not being saved from a subterranean torture chamber like that of Dante's medieval imagination.
I have a sincere question. If the great commission is to spread the gospel and get as many people saved as possible, why do the orthodox practice closed communion? Especially since it is seen as necessary part of the salvation process. Thank you for any input.
Wow this is by far the most succinct and coherent explanation of the relationship between old and new covenant that I have ever heard. What a blessing!
Any reference to bondage in the writings of Paul referred only to the traditional Jewish man-made laws of Judaism, not to the laws God delivered directly to Man, i.e., Moses.
Paul clearly taught that violation of the Commandments would result in spiritual destruction and Jesus said that we must keep the ten Commandments in order to inherit eternal life (Mark 10:19)
Thank you for helping me further on the Way. Bless Father