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1002 3 | Ecumenical Councils, while rejecting andanathematising, with 1003 2 | words of instruction and relatedsermons, but also through all homologous 1004 3 | and by extension all that relates topopular piety, are not 1005 3 | Isaiah 43:10).~Matters relating to worship, and by extension 1006 2 | salvation. Whatever bears no relation to eternal life andsalvation 1007 2 | formed, beingdependent upon relevant "Decrees" of Ecumenical 1008 2 | phenomenon, a venerable relic in the archives of theChurch, 1009 3 | mainly with regard to the remaining ecclesiologicalrealities, 1010 2 | human,and the Comforter who remains eternally within her.~It 1011 2 | namely that the word of God remainsforever "living and powerful, and 1012 2 | Orthodox theologian must remember the first and primaryfunction 1013 3 | arguments, we must briefly remind ourselves ofbasic aspects 1014 3 | being asupposedly impious remnant of outdated despotism or 1015 3 | s blessing, a Patristic renewalcommenced. Indeed, as a result, it 1016 2 | which is at first glance reprehensible, yet they do not havethe 1017 3(13)| of Australia. are to be reprinted by "Domos" publicationsin 1018 2 | had totherefore oppose or reprove contrary beliefs in order 1019 2 | nonetheless never cease to request in the Divine Liturgy,would 1020 2 | alluded to by the Lord when he requested from the Father "eternallife" 1021 3 | first two truths (a) and (b) require no furtherexplanation, other 1022 2 | for the benefit oflocal residents) cannot overshadow or degrade 1023 1 | in you"(( Peter 3:15).~In responding to this need and the doubts 1024 3 | in its dogmaticmanuals in response to other denominations, 1025 2 | if it does not becomea restraint or an obstacle for a deeper 1026 3 | renewalcommenced. Indeed, as a result, it is now possible for 1027 2 | or Councilsmust have and retain for all time. This is so 1028 2 | that God was pleased to reveal to humankindfor its salvation. 1029 3 | we mustalso emphasise the reverse effect. For one cannot overlook 1030 2 | Church, its meaning became richer, as we shall see, andthis 1031 2 | I have searched out your righteousways".~One could of course object 1032 2 | be considered,without any risk or hesitation, as being 1033 2 | led even to the so-called"Robbers Synods". Furthermore, it 1034 2 | obedience to the faith" (Rom. 1:5). We shall see below 1035 3 | despite the fact that such a rulingdoes not apply even to the hardest 1036 2 | thestreets may he lit up and safe to walk in during the dark ( 1037 2 | Ecumenical Councils and whichare safeguarded continuously. Having clashed 1038 2 | contrary beliefs in order to safeguardthe integrity of the faith and 1039 3 | apparently pointed out by God who saidthrough the prophet: "let them bring 1040 3 | unique gift of lifefor the sake of the truth of the faith ( 1041 2 | Church, we maintain the sameindiscriminate perception of them, knowing 1042 2(2) | Luke 2:19), so in the samemanner the Church, having received 1043 2 | similarly led astray in the sametask, since it did not wish to 1044 3(14)| andOrder (held in 1993 in Santiago de Compostela and with the 1045 2 | funeral service:"I am yours, save me, for I have searched 1046 2 | conscience of the person being saved in the context of"obedience 1047 3 | theologically accurate to sayChristological-nature of the Episcopal function 1048 2 | conscienceof the Church. Yet, in saying the "conscience of the Church", 1049 3 | witnesses and I too am a witness,says the Lord God"(Isaiah 43: 1050 3 | of mostOrthodox biblical scholars, have not yet been presented 1051 3 | effective term than the scholasticplenitudo potestatis borrowed from 1052 3 | which belonged rather to scholastictheology or to irreverent rationalism, 1053 3 | humanfactors in the full scope and depth of these functions 1054 3 | therein, is it possible for Scriptureto be interpreted properly, 1055 2 | concern ofthe faithful, a search for divine mercy through 1056 2 | yours, save me, for I have searched out your righteousways".~ 1057 3 | faithful, as a product and secondary notionof"authority" which 1058 2 | sufficient reason to do this. Secondly, dogmasare the truths of 1059 2 | Church which. as special sections of Orthodox Dogmatics, presentthe 1060 3 | or according toprevailing secular fashions, but rather by 1061 | seemed 1062 2 | Synodical decrees contain selectively only that portionof the 1063 2 | the one hand, wehave the self-evident truths which are seminal 1064 2 | self-evident truths which are seminal and given directlythrough 1065 3 | danger that thetheological senses will become so carelessly 1066 3 | fundamentaldogmatic truths to be sensitively reformulated in theologicallanguage 1067 2 | Jesus Christ whom you have sent" (John 17:3). TheGreek form 1068 3(13)| Domos" publicationsin a series of books, the first of which 1069 2 | there is always the very serious danger thattheology might 1070 3 | fact that such inaccuracy seriously obstructs thecorrect understanding 1071 2 | certainly do an injustice and seriouslydistort both these expressions of 1072 3 | whohas absolutely become a servant of the Church, somehow automaticallybecomes 1073 2 | The "Decrees" signify a -settingof boundaries" or an intellectual " 1074 3 | just instrictly liturgical settings and worship, are a great 1075 | several 1076 2 | least four clearly distinct shades of meaning and uses of theword 1077 2 | soberly and maturely, we shallsee that here too great caution 1078 2 | the people of God as a "shape" and"form" of expression 1079 2 | living and powerful, and sharper than a two edged sword"( 1080 3 | theblood of the martyrs shed for the faith.~Not one of 1081 2 | archives of theChurch, an empty shell, a sterile form and dead 1082 3 | general terms in order to show theirgreat importance in 1083 2 | Tim. 6:20), therebyclearly showing that what is involved is 1084 3 | already stated and as shall be shown below in more detail- liesin 1085 3 | weresynonyms. Careful study shows that this is a grave error 1086 2 | This objection at first sight appears indeed to be fair 1087 2 | concerningsynergy.~Dogma signifies, then, a generally accepted 1088 2 | idolatry. The "Decrees" signify a -settingof boundaries" 1089 2 | and confessed eventhrough silence or through perseverance 1090 2 | morelucid, we shall take a simple example from everyday life. 1091 2 | conducted unofficially and with "simplicity of heart" (Acts 2:46),so 1092 3 | principles of life, not simply neutraleducational material. 1093 3 | considered as the greatest sin in theworld, equal to suicide 1094 1 | facilitate a fruitful and sincere dialogue with anyperson 1095 3(12)| hesitateto state in all sincerity that he was totally unaware 1096 2 | essence of dogma is a conditio sinequa non for the Orthodox understanding 1097 3 | traditionalguidelines so that all things sing together - as equal expressions 1098 3 | the claims derived from so-callednatural law concerning the absolute 1099 2 | if we consider it more soberly and maturely, we shallsee 1100 3 | pressure to the contrary from socialmovements of recent times, and despite 1101 2 | ethico-philosophical or socio-political incharacter. Its validity 1102 1 | us not forget that many sociologists and historians havefor some 1103 2 | the term dogma mentioned sofar, the four following points 1104 2(6) | conscience, in mystical solidarity with theother members of 1105 | somehow 1106 | sometimes 1107 3 | people of God, but which is sometimesunfortunately attacked by naive or malicious 1108 2 | created and the uncreated (Soteriology).~The sum total of these 1109 2 | faith and the salvation of souls. Thirdly,dogmas are the 1110 2 | the word of God which are sown inthe daily teaching of 1111 3 | thetrue Church in time and space. This is even more necessary 1112 3 | principlescome from the God who speaks, and then to live responsibly 1113 2 | task ofthe Church which. as special sections of Orthodox Dogmatics, 1114 2 | dogmas are the areas of specialisation within the theological task 1115 2 | 2. There is another more specialised meaning of the term "dogma" 1116 3 | course it is not without specialsignificance that this statement highlights 1117 2 | clear then that, with such a spectrum ofexpressions in the Church, 1118 2 | to the gifts of the Holy Spiritand the needs of each moment 1119 2 | axiomatic positions. In spite of this, when wespeak about 1120 3 | means to "go out of one'sself'. (11)~From the viewpoint 1121 2 | memory of the Church is a stableand constant spiritual dynamic 1122 3 | Episcopaloffice in the initial stage does not have the right 1123 2 | at leastin the initial stages.~While the Synodical decrees 1124 3 | dogma, as its transcendent starting point and source,we can 1125 3 | over the world, it must be statedin conclusion that, only through 1126 2 | teachings". These dogmatic statements of theChurch have, typically 1127 2 | the Apostle Paulhimself states that in this life "we know 1128 2(2) | memory which isdefined and steadily cleansed by the Paraclete. 1129 3 | this notion of "validity" stems from the transcendent originand 1130 2 | theChurch, an empty shell, a sterile form and dead letter, rather 1131 | still 1132 3 | otherwise well meaning, have the strangebelief that the term "infallibility" 1133 2 | which were made before the streetlights, so it is that thedogmatic 1134 2 | walk in during the dark (streetswhich the councils themselves 1135 3 | of dogma - to which its strength and sacredness can bemainly 1136 1 | of God -especially in the strict sense of a certain supernatural 1137 2 | breath of life. Yet such a stripping downwould no doubt be a 1138 3 | when I am weak, then I am strong" (2Cor.12:10). It could 1139 3 | itmust be emphasised very strongly that much has yet to be 1140 2 | orshe in good conscience struggles to remain in undisturbed 1141 2 | of the Church which, when studiedproperly by the theologising Church 1142 3 | does not have the right to submit apetition, since the Church 1143 3 | it is obvious that he submits andeven identifies his own 1144 3 | irregularrevelation, nor in the subsequent task of sanctification and 1145 3 | importance indirectly and substantially contributing to the Divine-human 1146 1 | fundamental condition for a successfulcharacterisation of the essence of dogma, 1147 2 | be in abetter position to successfully overcome temptations of " 1148 3 | embodies the authentic successor of theApostles in the midst 1149 3 | are "by thegrace of God" successors of the twelve Apostles themselves 1150 3 | succession there has been a sufficientlybroad recognition on the part 1151 1 | directs, while dogma expresses sufficientlythe nature of the authority 1152 3 | toexpress this in a more suitable or effective term than the 1153 2 | new angle and with more suitableterminology, thereby approaching more 1154 2 | uncreated (Soteriology).~The sum total of these salvific 1155 2 | The divinely inspired summary of this treasure is found 1156 1 | strict sense of a certain supernatural authority -constitutes no 1157 3 | presides over the Lord's Supper and, by extension, over 1158 3(14)| women from Americawho were supposedly ordained as "pastors attempted 1159 2 | amatter of course, infinitely surpass any oratorical capabilities.~ 1160 3(14)| It was a very painful surprise for the Orthodox, as well 1161 3 | from the liturgicalpractice surrounding the ordination of the Bishop. 1162 2 | sharper than a two edged sword"(Heb. 4. 12).~2. There is 1163 2 | of the Church made by the Synodsmay in some sense be "inferior" 1164 3 | such adynamic theological synthesis that they can be counted 1165 1 | theviewpoint of Orthodox systematic theology, during these historictimes, 1166 | Taking 1167 2 | discern between "old wives'tales" (l Tim.4:7), "philosophy 1168 2 | allthe truths which are taught by the Church in "various 1169 2 | the unofficial and daily teachingwhich, as has already been mentioned, 1170 2 | just chance,conventional or temporary knowledge, but rather a 1171 2 | to successfully overcome temptations of "the tree ofknowledge 1172 2 | reason, the Church which tends theflock teaches the general 1173 3 | consider thecorresponding Latin termauctorirtas which refers more directlyto 1174 3 | recklessnessunfortunately goes beyond formal terminology. Greater damage iscaused 1175 2 | are constantlypreached and testified to with all available means 1176 3 | The countless patristic testimonies to the purely Christocentric - 1177 2(5) | Dogmatics textbooks. St. Basil's testimony alwayshas a central position, 1178 2(5) | In Orthodox Dogmatics textbooks. St. Basil's testimony alwayshas 1179 3(14)| in one meeting of the 5 th World Conference on Faith 1180 3(14)| the Orthodox delegation at thatconference. publicly asked the most 1181 3 | ample proof to make clear thatirregular Divine inspiration belongs 1182 3 | clearly obvious given the fact thatonly in freedom and in the related 1183 2 | the very serious danger thattheology might become an undertaking 1184 3 | examined with regard to thatwhich is officially consecrated, 1185 3 | The sacred authority and Theanthropicvalidity of dogma~In an attempt to 1186 3 | the authentic successor of theApostles in the midst of the people 1187 2 | Apostles, in the description of theApostolic Synod which was called to 1188 3(14)| pastors attempted to convince theassembly in one meeting of the 5 1189 3 | and recognise the canon of theauthentic biblical texts, but more 1190 3 | piety in general; and (e) theblood of the martyrs shed for 1191 2(2) | for the edification of thebody of the faithful and for 1192 3(14)| sacred texts which constitute thecanon of Holy Scripture, did that " 1193 3 | inaccuracy seriously obstructs thecorrect understanding of the deeper 1194 3 | understood if we consider thecorresponding Latin termauctorirtas which 1195 2 | The articles contained in theCreed present the major dogmas 1196 3 | a further affirmation of theDivine-human validity of dogma.~If all 1197 2 | streetlights, so it is that thedogmatic truths formulated in Synodical 1198 2 | leave itself unreservedly to theenlightenment of the Holy Spirit, unaffected 1199 2 | dogma is characterised by theentire corpus of theological works 1200 2 | the Church which tends theflock teaches the general dogmas 1201 2 | triumphant character of theformulations may impress us, we may at 1202 3 | manifestation as well as thefurther formulation of dogma, we 1203 3 | of dogma in the midst of thegeneral instability and questioning 1204 3 | Bishops in the Church are "by thegrace of God" successors of the 1205 2 | have sent" (John 17:3). TheGreek form of the verb know in 1206 2 | community, under the guidance of theHoly Spirit who, according to 1207 3 | degree of responsibility is thehuman person realised and developed 1208 2 | Church in the conscience of theindividual faithful person (3). The 1209 3(12)| doctoral dissertation on "TheInfallibility of the Church in Orthodox 1210 2 | the other hand there are theinferred or derivative axiomatic 1211 3 | general terms in order to show theirgreat importance in establishing 1212 3 | rationalism, since most of theirtheologians had more or less been unconsciously 1213 3 | validity of dogma which is theissue at hand.~First of all, it 1214 3 | is clearly distinct from theliturgical content of the corresponding 1215 3 | unmistakable and visible head of thelocal Church, is eloquently commented 1216 1 | will be made to present themain things that could possibly 1217 3 | the human factor also in themanifestation and consolidation of the 1218 3(14)| Compostela and with the theme"Towards Koinonia in Faith, 1219 3 | people to this? Is this not themeaning of the exhortation: "be 1220 3 | must distinguish between themeanings of "authority" and "validity" 1221 3 | denominations, especially from themiddle of this century. when with 1222 2(2) | studies in our century, themystical parallelism betweenTheomitor ( 1223 3 | understood in the light of thenature of the truths of the faith, 1224 2 | this treasure is found in theNicene Creed, so that the faithful 1225 2 | human factor, regardless of thenumber of people, but rather the 1226 3 | such a "justification" of theOld Testament should not be 1227 2 | thewords of the greatest of theologians, the Apostle Paul. may bemaintained 1228 2 | knowledge of God" for the theologianwas alluded to by the Lord when 1229 3 | sensitively reformulated in theologicallanguage which is more genuinely 1230 3 | perhaps it would be more theologically accurate to sayChristological-nature 1231 2 | context of the perpetual theologicaltask of the Church, there are 1232 2 | that which one devoutly theologisesand believes with St Paul, namely 1233 2 | when studiedproperly by the theologising Church in their organic 1234 2 | included also the so-called"theologoumena", namely theological opinions. 1235 3 | place and form of Christ", theone who presides over the Lord' 1236 2 | that they may know you, theonly true God, and Jesus Christ 1237 3 | that the entire Orthodox theory on Divineinspiration shall 1238 2(6) | mystical solidarity with theother members of the body of the 1239 2(2) | the Virgin Mother". Asthe Theotokos therefore paid attention 1240 2 | daily basis and edifies thepeople of God, not only with formal 1241 2 | and to us". When posed in theplural, dogma means the individual 1242 3 | by carefully examining theprecise content of each. When speaking 1243 3 | are a great scandal for therational mind. For indeed, only the " 1244 | thereafter 1245 2 | entrusted" (1 Tim. 6:20), therebyclearly showing that what is involved 1246 2 | which is nothing other than thereflection of the teaching of the Church 1247 2 | Scripture, the Creed and therelated Synodical Decrees. Yet this 1248 2 | cosmology); (c) concerning therelationship of the created and the uncreated ( 1249 2 | teaching, the former are theresult of Synodical deliberations 1250 3 | valid path of salvation as thesacrament of Baptism. The purifying 1251 3 | confession of faith during thesacred moment of his ordination.~ 1252 3 | properly and constructively thesacredness and the inviolate character 1253 2 | significant differentiations'(1). Thesedifferentiations were sometimes so greatly 1254 3 | least. It is on the basis of theserealities that the human-Divine validity 1255 3 | a Bishop shall keep all thesethings "until his last breath", 1256 2 | organic relationship between thesetwo ways of teaching and maintaining 1257 2 | by councils in order that thestreets may he lit up and safe to 1258 3(10)| who commit suicide (cf, TheSunday Vema, newspaper in Greek, 1259 3 | understand and accept thereafter thesupreme responsibility and authority 1260 3 | is the direct danger that thetheological senses will become so carelessly 1261 2(2) | the Lord and the Apostles thetreasure of the faith entrusted to 1262 3 | identity and continuity of thetrue Church in time and space. 1263 2 | mystically, we could say, thetruth of faith which is received 1264 2 | as an article of faith. Thetruths revealed by God to humanity 1265 2 | newer details or aspects of theunchanging and revealed Divine will 1266 3 | communion of the created with theUncreated by grace. without confusion 1267 1 | said on this issue, from theviewpoint of Orthodox systematic theology, 1268 3(15)| Bishop in the Church" in theVoice of Orthodoxy,. v.5 (May 1269 3 | For one cannot overlook thewitnessing which each generation of 1270 2 | shades of meaning and uses of theword dogma can be highlighted 1271 2 | 17), so that in this also thewords of the greatest of theologians, 1272 3 | considered as the greatest sin in theworld, equal to suicide for which 1273 3 | Nonetheless, several thingsabout them must be presented in 1274 3 | very briefly that those thingswhich relate to the Divine inspiration 1275 2 | the verb 'doko' meaning "I think"), isknown to be of pre-Christian 1276 1 | each by every impartial and thinkingperson of today, even if that person 1277 2 | world.~3. We now come to the third meaning of the term dogma. 1278 2 | the salvation of souls. Thirdly,dogmas are the areas of 1279 3 | is permitted concerning thisGod-given institution which responsibly 1280 2(2) | and old" are derived from thisinexhaustible and undiminished treasure, 1281 2 | certain Synod will be, since thisis always evaluated with hindsight 1282 3 | faith (martyrs-new martyrs). Thiswould otherwise rightfully be 1283 3(11)| and HumanAdventure" in Or thodocx Globe, Brookline, USA, v. 1284 2 | or degrade the value of thosestreets which were made before the 1285 2 | service).~In summarising the three meanings of the term dogma 1286 2 | generally referred to in threecategories: (a) concerning the uncreated 1287 3 | of the faithful has given throughoutthe centuries to the truth and 1288 2 | meaning of the term dogma. Throughregular and continuous study, teaching 1289 3 | association of Christians throughthe ecumenical movement, there 1290 3 | person nonetheless compel us toacknowledge the moral contribution of 1291 1 | are now considered by many tobe not only inappropriate to 1292 2 | Divine Economy was "our tutor tobring us unto Christ" (Gal.3:24), 1293 3 | This is even more necessary todaywhen, due mainly to the worldwide 1294 3 | love which occur according toDivine economy in each historical 1295 3 | canon law has not managed toexpress this in a more suitable 1296 2 | not come to destroy but tofulfil" (Mat.5: 1 7), so it is 1297 3 | maintained from generation togeneration, viz·. -(a) the Divine 1298 2 | individual person is able tohave the same assistance from 1299 2 | to comeback to the same topic from a new angle and with 1300 3 | extension all that relates topopular piety, are not determined 1301 3 | personal desires or according toprevailing secular fashions, but rather 1302 3 | be ready at every moment tosacrifice if necessary even their 1303 2 | uncreated (Soteriology).~The sum total of these salvific truths 1304 2 | and their formulation had totherefore oppose or reprove contrary 1305 2 | mercy through a turning towardsGod, as is expressed most characteristically 1306 2(5) | mystically fromApostolic Tradition. Both are of equal value 1307 3 | but rather by strictly traditionalguidelines so that all things sing 1308 3 | and the power ofvarious traditions and customs, are a further 1309 3 | entireresponsibility is then transferred publicly to the elected 1310 2 | rather than auseful and transforming breath of life. Yet such 1311 2 | invaluable and irreplaceable treasurecannot be defined and described 1312 2 | overcome temptations of "the tree ofknowledge of good and 1313 2 | Church. However, as the triumphant character of theformulations 1314 2 | central truths which were triumphantly andofficially formulated 1315 2 | rather be guided on the truepath where living waters are 1316 2 | depended directly upon the trustworthinessand competence of the authority 1317 2 | became justified, which in turnexpressed something almost entirely 1318 2 | for divine mercy through a turning towardsGod, as is expressed 1319 3 | of meanings that leads in turnto a gross inaccuracy of expression. 1320 2 | Divine Economy was "our tutor tobring us unto Christ" ( 1321 3 | corresponding services for the other tworanks of priesthood (Presbyter 1322 2 | statements of theChurch have, typically at least, greater authority 1323 2 | Holy Spirit, unaffected by ulterior motives andhuman weaknesses 1324 3 | blunted that they willbe unable to diagnose or recognise 1325 3 | error whichtestifies to an unacceptable confusion of meanings that 1326 2 | theenlightenment of the Holy Spirit, unaffected by ulterior motives andhuman 1327 3(12)| sincerity that he was totally unaware that"infallibility was an 1328 1 | notion which has a unifiedand unchangeably single meaning. Nor is authority 1329 3 | theirtheologians had more or less been unconsciously influenced by westernuniversities 1330 3 | andConfessors of the faith must be. Undeniable proof of this of courseis 1331 3 | and foremost, we need to underline certainastounding truths 1332 3 | postgraduate studies were undertaken.~At this point it should 1333 2 | thattheology might become an undertaking of rational thought alone, 1334 2(2) | from thisinexhaustible and undiminished treasure, for the edification 1335 2 | conscience struggles to remain in undisturbed communionand spiritual accord 1336 3 | recognise more easily and unhesitatingly that it isnatural to infer 1337 1 | not a notion which has a unifiedand unchangeably single meaning. 1338 3 | and,through these, it is uninterruptedly maintained from generation 1339 2 | petition: "Having asked for the unity ofthe faith and the communion 1340 | unlike 1341 3 | in various regions as the unmistakable and visible head of thelocal 1342 2 | teaching whichis conducted unofficially and with "simplicity of 1343 2 | not wish to leave itself unreservedly to theenlightenment of the 1344 3 | midst of the Church, as if unreservedlyaccepting with an oath everything 1345 3 | authenticity and validity of dogma, unthinkingly usingthese two terms in 1346 2 | Trinitarian dogma will not finish untilthe end of time, as more dissertations 1347 2 | reality which can cause the unwary considerableconfusion.~1. 1348 3(10)| University expressed the urgencyof the issue of funerals for 1349 3(11)| thodocx Globe, Brookline, USA, v.1, no4 June 1996.~ 1350 2 | with the same criterion usedfor evaluating the teaching 1351 2 | evenbetween truths which are useful in this world, but which 1352 2 | distinct shades of meaning and uses of theword dogma can be 1353 3 | validity of dogma, unthinkingly usingthese two terms in the same sense, 1354 3 | contributing to the Divine-human validityof dogma, we are not able to 1355 3 | questioning of the world's values. we oftenspeak of the authenticity 1356 2 | is declared "in many and variedways". For while the formulation 1357 3(10)| commit suicide (cf, TheSunday Vema, newspaper in Greek, June 1358 2 | amonophysitic phenomenon, a venerable relic in the archives of 1359 2 | anathema"- it is by its verynature polemical, antithetical 1360 2 | this treasure inearthen vessels, that the excellence of 1361 3 | faithwill always be alive and victorious over the world, it must 1362 3 | one'sself'. (11)~From the viewpoint of the Divine and human 1363 3 | Grace. By analogy and by virtue of the mystical parallelthat 1364 3 | as the unmistakable and visible head of thelocal Church, 1365 2 | Jerusalem" (Acts 16:4). The vital designation "reached" ishighly 1366 3 | importance of the following vitalecclesiological realities at least. It is 1367 3 | generation togeneration, viz·. -(a) the Divine inspiration 1368 2 | may he lit up and safe to walk in during the dark (streetswhich 1369 2 | the truepath where living waters are found. This directive 1370 3(14)| history does not in any waydeserve greater importance or distinction 1371 1 | doubts of those who in any waymay have a contrary opinion, 1372 3 | 2Cor. 12:9) and"when I am weak, then I am strong" (2Cor. 1373 3 | power is made perfect in weakness" (2Cor. 12:9) and"when I 1374 2 | ulterior motives andhuman weaknesses which historically led even 1375 2 | apparent. On the one hand, wehave the self-evident truths 1376 2 | Synods of the Church in well-known"definitions', precisely 1377 3 | sense, almost as if they weresynonyms. Careful study shows that 1378 2 | In spite of this, when wespeak about the dogmas of the 1379 3 | potestatis borrowed from the west. The entirespiritual force 1380 3 | infallibility" reeks of western influence andexpresses a 1381 3 | unconsciously influenced by westernuniversities where postgraduate studies 1382 | Whatever 1383 2 | Having clashed in any way whatsoeverwith fallen human logic, they 1384 2 | articles of faith" which, whenconnected as a single organic whole, 1385 | whereupon 1386 2 | Ecumenical Councils and whichare safeguarded continuously. 1387 1 | post-Christian" period in whichChristians already live.~ 1388 3 | function in the Church, whichdescribe the Bishop as being in the " 1389 2 | daily pastoral teaching whichis conducted unofficially and 1390 2 | a liturgical exhortation whichrecapitulates every other petition: "Having 1391 3 | that this is a grave error whichtestifies to an unacceptable confusion 1392 3 | sacredness of the very dogma whichthey live out. Is this not the 1393 3(14)| distinction than that of any of us whobelieve in Christ, whether man or 1394 3 | offered" as the person whoempties himself more than anybody 1395 3 | the grace of God", the Son whohas absolutely become a servant 1396 | whom 1397 3 | body of the Church, through whomall the gifts of the Holy Spirit 1398 2 | the Apostles and elders whowere in Jerusalem" (Acts 16:4). 1399 3 | carelessly blunted that they willbe unable to diagnose or recognise 1400 3 | the exhortation: "be my witnesses and I too am a witness,says 1401 3 | prophet: "let them bring their witnessesto justify them. and let them 1402 3 | Is this not the value of witnessing which is declaredby God 1403 2 | may discern between "old wives'tales" (l Tim.4:7), "philosophy 1404 3(14)| in Christ, whether man or woman, educated or layman". Onlywhen 1405 3(14)| group comprised entirely of women from Americawho were supposedly 1406 3(14)| intransigent of the furious womenif she would dare to propose 1407 3 | rightfully andequally among the wonders of God's love which occur 1408 3 | say authentically, as the wordof God.~Similarly, one could 1409 2 | insight into the sacred wordsof revelation which, day and 1410 2(8) | p. 51onwards in the same work.~ 1411 2(6) | C. Androutsos' dogmatic workdealing with the relationship between 1412 2 | theentire corpus of theological works which, strictly speaking, 1413 3 | todaywhen, due mainly to the worldwide association of Christians 1414 2(2) | expressed by the Orthodox in worshipas "Mitroparthenon cleos", 1415 2 | which case itwould be the worst form of idolatry. The "Decrees" 1416 3(14)| to the modern world any writing of herown as an equal authority 1417 2(5) | former through teachings in writtenform, while the latter is what 1418 2(1) | ofthe term "dogma". see N. Xexakis, Foreword to OrthodoxDogmatics, 1419 3(12)| Bosnia) and Prof. Christos Yannaras, immediatelycriticised this 1420 3(14)| theological conferencesome four years ago. A group comprised entirely 1421 | your 1422 | yours 1423 2 | reach "the knowledge of Yourunapproachable glory" (Prayer of the Compline