[With the “conversation” about sexuality, especially homosexuality, going on even in the Church today; I thought that this was historically relevant] Byzantine Law was effectively divided into two spheres, Ecclesiastical Law and Secular Law The Ecloga of Leo III (717 – 741) was meant an abridgment of the Corpus Juris Civilis, but there are several […]
Chrysostom on Scripture
“Let them hear, as many of us as neglect the reading of the Scriptures, to what harm we are subjecting ourselves, to what poverty.” (Hom. XLVII On Matthew) The Scriptures help us to obtain our salvation. “Now if we are willing to examine the Scriptures in this way, carefully and systematically, we shall be able […]
Predestination (Part III)
This is part three on Symeon the New Theologian who wrote on the Biblical topics of predestination and fore-ordination. St Symeon reflects the consensus of teaching of the Church, long before John Calvin made it the cornerstone of his system. Repentance and predestination to salvation – Symeon the New Theologian While he was still in […]
Predestination (Part II)
This is part two of three posts on Symeon the New Theologian who wrote on the Biblical topics of predestination and fore-ordination. Symeon reflects the consensus of teaching of the Church, long before John Calvin made it the cornerstone of his own system. The Fore-Ordained The Church is the body of Christ, His bride, the […]