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 […]
Why does the priest offer incense among the congregation?
The incense procession symbolizes Aaron the priest interceding with incense among the people during the plague after the rebellion of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram, stopping the plague. Incense also represents the prayers of the saints. The priest combines the prayers of the people with those of the saints, lifting them to God as the 24 […]
Why some people do not believe in the Lord Jesus Christ and His teachings?
There are many reasons for not believing in the Lord Jesus Christ. For instance, many people do not believe in the Lord Jesus or His teachings because they do not know anything about Him. These people have not had the opportunity to read the Bible, especially the Gospel that speaks about His person, goodness, righteousness, […]
What happened to those who attacked the Holy Bible, and what happened to their ideas?
*Emperor Nero* said: “This Christian teaching will not enter my country.” But *Jesus* said: “The Gospel must be preached in all the world.” And it was. *Dionysius* said: “Let Christianity die. Let its preaching be abolished.” But *Jesus* said: “Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away.” And it was. […]
Was the Crucifixion of Christ a Sign of Strength or Weakness?
(2 Corinthians 13:4) “For He was crucified in weakness, yet He lives by the power of God. Likewise, we are weak in Him, but we will live with Him by the power of God toward you.” What is meant by these words? Was Christ crucified due to weakness in His character or will? Was Christ […]
What are some of the signs of the Second Coming of Christ?
Jesus did not reveal the exact time of His Second Coming; He emphasized that only God knows the date. However, He did point out events that would precede it. 1. Destruction of the Temple and Jerusalem: [Jesus said to them, “Do you see all these things? Truly I tell you, not one stone here will […]
