I can well understand his decision. What I found in embracing Orthodoxy, at least as it exists in the United States, is the degree to which ethnic and cultural identity are not only linked to the faith but intertwined at a molecular level. It's an entirely understandable phenomenon, of course, but it can be off-putting for those seeking to enter the Church. I left Orthodoxy after about fifteen years for this (among several other) reasons, and I've been an ecclesial vagabond ever since. I don't know that I'll ever be a part of a formal church institution again.
@tr9809
3 жыл бұрын
I'd imagine that being Episcopalian in the US is quite different to being in the Church of England. The draw for me is that the apostolic succession and episcopal sees here date back to Augustine of Canterbury's mission to England in 595AD (with a Christian presence dating back to Roman times, as embodied in Saints like Alban). I reckon Episcopalians can claim that too since they are in communion with Canterbury. For me the feel is different, and I don't claim superiority here, the Church of England is tied into the cultural and historical fabric of the nation. That is of course very different to my faith which proclaims Christ Jesus, but it is why I feel I belong to the Church here.
@Aaron-bd9sj
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the vid
@SibleySteve
Жыл бұрын
Inject this into my veins! Look to the East
@TheHumbuckerboy
3 жыл бұрын
Are there any debates between Hart and a prominent Calvinist ?
@michaelleppan9960
2 жыл бұрын
If only
@TheHumbuckerboy
2 жыл бұрын
@@michaelleppan9960 Yes, it would be very interesting IMO
@Joeonline26
2 жыл бұрын
@@TheHumbuckerboy Lol. Imagine someone like McArthur trying to debate Bentley-Hart. That would be a bloodbath. I'd like to watch that
@TheHumbuckerboy
2 жыл бұрын
@@Joeonline26 I can envisage MacArthur resorting to tactics to seek to undermine Hart by accusing Hart of being a heretic and other such offensive names. I feel that the atonement would be a significant part of any such debate.
@Joeonline26
2 жыл бұрын
@@TheHumbuckerboy Well said and yes I tend to agree
@bradleymarshall5489
Жыл бұрын
I was raised Church of Christ so we never really got that Augustinian predestination either
@theguyver4934
5 ай бұрын
Just like biblical and historical evidence proves that jesus and his apostles were vegatarians biblical and historical evidence also proves that the trinity, atonement, original sin and hell are very late misinterpretations and are not supported by the early creed hence its not a part of Christianity I pray that Allah swt revives Christianity both inside and out preserves and protects it and makes its massage be witnessed by all people but at the right moment, place and time The secred text of the Bible says ye shall know them by their fruits So too that I say to my christian brothers and sisters be fruitful and multiply Best regards from a Muslim ( line of ismail )
@bradleymarshall5489
5 ай бұрын
@@theguyver4934 Igntius disiple of John (50-117) "For our God, Jesus the Christ, was conceived by Mary according to God’s plan, both from the seed of David and of the Holy Spirit" Justin Martyr "Permit me first to recount the prophecies, which I wish to do in order to prove that Christ is called both God and Lord of hosts." Polycarp disiple of John (69-155) "Now may the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the eternal high priest himself, the Son of God Jesus Christ, build you up in faith and truth...and to us with you, and to all those under heaven who will yet believe in our Lord and God Jesus Christ and in his Father who raised him from the dead." Irenaeus the disciple of Polycarp "Christ Jesus [is] our Lord, and God, and Savior, and King, according to the will of the invisible Father." God loves you and wants you to know him through Christ (john 14:6) for as he himself declared he is the true I Am (John 8:58)
@bradleymarshall5489
5 ай бұрын
@@theguyver4934 "Consequently all magic and every kind of spell were dissolved, the ignorance so characteristic of wickedness vanished, and the ancient kingdom was abolished when God appeared in human form to bring the newness of eternal life." Ignatius disciple of John the apostle 50-117. "Now may the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the eternal high priest himself, the Son of God Jesus Christ, build you up in faith and truth...and to us with you, and to all those under heaven who will yet believe in our Lord and God Jesus Christ and in his Father who raised him from the dead." Polycarp also disciple of John (69-155)
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