First let us define what the sacraments mean and how many sacraments we have. In Orthodox Christianity, Sacraments, also known as Holy Mysteries, or unseen grace, are granted to the church or to the believer through the work of the Holy Spirit invoked by the priest and are considered essential for salvation as they are seen as channels through which God's grace is received.…
Can I be saved without Jesus? To address this question, we first need to define the term “saved”. In Greek, the word saved is ‘sozo’, which can literally be translated into salvation and at its most basic level means, “rescuing one from great peril”. Now, in this case, we’re asking if the rescuing from the great peril (eternal death) is by Jesus. The simple…
St. Athanasius composed one of the most important books in Christian literature, On the Incarnation, which provides a discourse on the divinity of Christ and the redemptive purpose of the Incarnation. In explaining the reason behind the Word of God becoming man, St. Athanasius provides five main arguments; in this article, we will cover the last one. The Incarnation is the best way for…
St. Athanasius composed one of the most important books in Christian literature, On the Incarnation, which provides a discourse on the divinity of Christ and the redemptive purpose of the Incarnation. In explaining the reason behind the Word of God becoming man, St. Athanasius provides five main arguments; in this article, we will cover the fourth one. The Incarnation helps us live a virtuous…
