General Christianity
Can you tell us a true story about the “Friendship of the Saints”?
This story is true and was written by one of our priests serving abroad, to nourish our minds and hearts with the beauty of faith. I got to know this lady closely at one of the churches where I served abroad. She is a young woman who is pleasant to deal with, beautiful in appearance, […]
How was the Bible divided into Chapters and Verses?
The division of the books of the Bible into chapters and verses was introduced in translations to facilitate understanding. Originally, the books of the Bible were not divided into chapters or verses; each book was a continuous text from beginning to end. There were no punctuation marks between sentences—no periods, and even the words were […]
Where Did the Trinity Come From?
Let us now look at the biblical evidence for the doctrine of the Trinity—the belief in One God in three Persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. I will begin with the very opening of the Bible. In Genesis chapter 1, verse 1 says: “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the […]
Ten Messages from God to You
Message (1):Live in hope. Do not despair, no matter how difficult life becomes, no matter how complicated things may seem, even if it feels like the Lord has abandoned or forsaken you, even when everything appears dark and hopeless. Always have hope that God never leaves you. He loves you — whether you are righteous […]
What is the History of the Accusation of Bible Corruption? (Its Origins, Causes, and the Christian Response)
The Accusation of the Bible’s Corruption A. Emergence of the Accusation:1. The accusation of the Bible’s corruption became especially prominent after the Prophet’s migration to Yathrib (now known as Medina)—that is, in the Medinan Qur’anic chapters—following the death of Waraqah ibn Nawfal. The accusation further developed during the third Islamic century (9th century AD), particularly […]
What are the Doctrines of the New Testament?
(1) The Incarnation(John 1:14; Philippians 2:7–8; Colossians 1:21–22; 2 John 7) In order for redemption to be fulfilled, the second Person of the Trinity—the Word—had to become incarnate. In the fullness of time, the Word dwelt in the womb of the Virgin Mary. This was by the Holy Spirit, who overshadowed her and formed within […]
when and how the Bible was divided into Chapters and Verses?
The division of the books of the Bible into chapters and verses was introduced in translations to facilitate understanding. Originally, the books of the Bible were not divided into chapters or verses; each book was a continuous text from beginning to end. There were no punctuation marks between sentences—no periods, and even the words were […]
The Perpetual Virginity of the Virgin Mary- The Ever Virgin
The Virgin Mary is both “Mother and Virgin.” According to Christian belief, she is the Ever-Virgin. Theology and liturgy affirm that Mary remained a virgin before, during, and after the birth of Christ. She conceived Jesus Christ without the involvement of a man—this is her virginity before birth; she gave birth to Him and remained […]
The Holy Spirit in the Church — Jesus Sends the Holy Spirit to His Disciples
The promise Jesus made to His disciples was fulfilled after His resurrection. From His first appearance to them on the day of His resurrection, He granted them the Holy Spirit, as recorded in the Gospel of John: “Jesus said to them again, ‘Peace be with you. As the Father has sent Me, even so I […]
Do we belive in the Death of God?
Yes, We Believe in the Death of GodWritten by Oliver• The incarnate God died. Yes, for us Christians, God dies—because He became like man when He was incarnated. He took everything that belongs to man, even his death. Today, every human being knows their worth in Christ. We have become more precious to Him than […]
What’s the problem with attending a meeting in a non-Orthodox denomination? Isn’t it all about God anyway?
The simple answer:Getting lost begins with a meeting… that seems safe! No, not everything is about God in the same way we’ve received in our Orthodox Church… and not every meeting leads you to the true Christ! Listen, my friend and sister…The Church is not just a place where we gather, and hymns don’t define […]
What is “Grace”?
A certain Orthodox Christian was once asked: “What is grace?” After some thought—despite not being well-versed in theology—he answered, “Grace is love.” If we open the dictionary, we find that grace is God’s favor or a gift He gives to people for their salvation. We find the same meaning in the words of the Apostle […]
What are the Differences Between a Disciple and an Apostle?
Disciple:A disciple is someone who studies or learns, and the term is usually used to refer to one who follows a particular teacher, distinguishing the disciple from the teacher himself (Matthew 10:24; Luke 6:40). It not only means accepting the teaching but also living according to it. Isaiah had disciples (Isaiah 8:16), as did John […]
Why Do We Perform the Resurrection Play?
By the Late Eminent Scholar His Grace Bishop Gregorios Question: Why do we perform the Resurrection Play when Christ rose from the dead two thousand years ago? Answer:We perform the play as a means of illustration—meaning for teaching. The Church teaches. Indeed, Christ rose from the dead two thousand years ago, but the repetition of […]
What is the Necessity of Displaying Images and Icons?
By the Late Anba Gregorios Watani Newspaper – July 1, 2007 Images and Icons in the Coptic Church and the Iconoclastic Controversy The Orthodox Church not only allows, but obliges the installation of images and icons of all kinds—whether painted on walls, paper, leather, wood, or on gold or silver surfaces. The Church may also […]
Can you expand on the Humility of Christ?
The Apostle Paul tells us in his letter to the Philippians 2:8 that Christ “humbled Himself” in accomplishing the work of redemption. The Book of the Foundations of Faith expresses this idea as follows:“Christ’s humiliation consisted in His being born, and that in a low condition; in His being made under the law; in undergoing […]
What is the Son’s Relationship to the Father: Literal or Metaphorical?
1. Is the Son’s Relationship to the Father Literal or Metaphorical? Jesus Christ spoke of God the Father as the Father of all and taught His disciples to address Him in prayer as “Our Father in heaven” (Matthew 6:9). He also referred to God as “your Father” (Matthew 6:5), “your Father” (Matthew 10:29), “your Father” […]
What do we know about Hell and Paradise?
Paul said: “(What does ‘he ascended’ mean except that he also descended to the lower, earthly regions? 10 He who descended is the very one who ascended higher than all the heavens, in order to fill the whole universe.)” Ephesians 4:9-10 This means that Jesus descended to the underworld and Hell to save sinners and […]
What are the Seven Sorrows in the Life of the Holy Virgin Mary?
💢 *First Sorrow:* When her mother left her at the age of 3 to serve in the Temple. 💢 *Second Sorrow:* Leaving the Temple at the age of 12 to be betrothed to Joseph. 💢 *Third Sorrow:* King Herod’s threat to her son Jesus, fearing for his throne. 💢 *Fourth Sorrow:* Her flight to Egypt […]
What are the signs of the second coming?
The second coming of the Lord Jesus Christ is a very important event that will take the world by surprise. His second coming is as certain as His first. The first coming of the Lord Jesus was for the salvation of humanity, as He died on the cross as a ransom for them. His second […]
Is Christ the Judge of Mankind?
Certain verses indicate Christ as the Judge: • John 5:22: “For the Father judges no one, but has committed all judgment to the Son.” • John 5:27: “And has given Him authority to execute judgment also, because He is the Son of Man.” • Acts 10:42: “And He commanded us to preach to the people […]
