In the town of Phrygia, central Asia Minor, about the year 160AD, a man named Montanus claimed to be “seized” by the Holy Spirit. He began to receive “special” messages, “speak in tongues,” “prophecy,” and so forth. Two women “prophetesses” soon join him: Priscilla and Maximillia. According to a Protestant/Charismatic/Emerging Church history scheme, about 300AD …
Month: June 2019
The Charisma of the Age: An Orthodox critique of the Charismatic Movement
The modern world is not "secular" by chance. It is also the result of a great religious formation. I have argued elsewhere that the secular world is actually “religious” in its manifestation, and I hold to it, for this article I will be using “secular” and “religious” in their typical modern juxtaposition. One of the …
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Heavenly Revelation: the Foundation of Christian Worship
Why Orthodox Christianity? Through the deafening din of the modern age, Orthodoxy may appear as just another voice in the babble, and just another flavor choice on the “what would I like today” buffet. (To clear something up from the start, Orthodoxy Christianity is not a denomination. Denominations are the result of the Protestant Reformation …
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Firsthand Reflection
I have just returned from a two and a half week trip to Ukraine. Although the trip entailed personal factors, one of my goals was to acquire a firsthand experience of the ongoing situation in Ukraine, specifically regarding the Church. To this end, I was blessed to have the opportunity to speak with some of …
The Inkless Pen 