One of the biggest differences between the Coptic Orthodox Church and Protestant churches is their understanding of Church authority. This difference is centered on the doctrine of Apostolic Succession in Orthodoxy and the rejection of it by Protestants. Below is a clear short explanation of both views. 1. What is Apostolic Succession? Apostolic Succession is the belief that the authority given by Christ to…
The doctrines of the Orthodox Church are never based on a single verse. This includes the doctrine of the Trinity. While the verse on the Trinity in 1 John 5:7, known as the Johannine Comma, states clearly that “there are three that bear witness in heaven: the Father, the Word, and the Holy Spirit; and these three are one” (NKJV), there are multiple verses…
The theory of evolution aims to explain biodiversity through natural processes. The overall process leads to the “survival of the fit enough”, meaning, the species that can live long enough to reproduce and keep passing its genes to future generations is fit enough for survival. This doesn’t mean that the biggest, tallest, fastest or strongest species are the most prone to survive. The most…
Introduction The Holy Bible – God’s Inspired Word In the journey toward discovering the Christian faith, one of the most important truths we must understand is that the Holy Bible is not just a religious book—it is the inspired Word of the Living God. For many who come from a Buddhist background, sacred texts such as the Tripitaka or the teachings of the Buddha…
