We are not a living body that contains a soul

We are a living soul that dwells within a body!

Sunday September 2, 2007

The primitive Church:

Christian Biblical revelation takes place in a historical context which means that it is a revelation of historical fact and data, illuminating God’s actions in history. It is in the realm of time and space that mankind’s salvation is revealed as God’s chosen way to redeem us.

The worship of Orthodox Christianity is a witness to history, as it recalls, in its rich diversity, particular historical events that involve not only the earthly life of Jesus Christ our Lord, but also the life of the Church, its saints, ascetics, martyrs, and theologians. Each celebration of the liturgy, each celebration of a feast, is a celebration of time and of the eschatological reality, and at the same time it is anticipation of the “world to come” – of what lies beyond the realm of history – as well as remembrance of a concrete historical past.

Also, history lies at the very heart of Orthodoxy’s conviction that it is the true Church of Christ on earth. What forms the basis of this claim? It is actually due to its possession of an uninterrupted historical and theological continuity that Orthodoxy is able to rightfully make this claim. The Orthodox Church, even though it has undergone changes and developed through the centuries, has remained in its essential identity – its organic and spiritual continuity – substantially coextensive with the Church of the Apostles. Thus it is, in effect, the living continuation in time and space of the primitive Church in Jerusalem.

I humbly hope and pray that you will accept this news with love and understanding. Reflect on its truth. Research it with an open mind in order to see the truth and if in fact any part of these letters that touches on any teaching that you are currently receiving and is shown to you to be true,

Then you will give up yourself, your pride, and your ego in this area and give it to the truth of Jesus Christ and change your life accordingly.

This is sent with the love of Christ for you from me.

As always, all comments and questions are welcome, send them to me at;

monkmichael@newwarriorministries.com.

Monk Michael

A humble servant of Jesus Christ

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