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Robert Arakaki
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Plucking the TULIP (1) – An Orthodox Critique of the Reformed Doctrine of Predestination
Article by Robert Arakaki
https://blogs.ancientfaith.com/orthodoxbridge/plucking-the-tulip-1-an-orthodox-critique-of-the-reformed-doctrine-of-predestination/
Article
by
Robert Arakaki
Topics:
Salvation
,
Reformed Doctrine of Predestination
Source:
Ancient Faith Blog
Robert Arakaki
offers an Orthodox critique of Reformed theology, specifically the doctrinal formula TULIP, arguing for a more relational approach to salvation than to the more forensic and mechanistic approach of the Reformed tradition.
Plucking the TULIP (4) — An Orthodox Critique of the Reformed Doctrine of Predestination
Article by Robert Arakaki
https://blogs.ancientfaith.com/orthodoxbridge/plucking-the-tulip-4-an-eastern-orthodox-critique-of-the-reformed-doctrine-of-predestination/
Article
by
Robert Arakaki
Topics:
Persons
,
Reformed Doctrine of Predestination
Source:
Ancient Faith Blog
Robert Arakaki
offers an Orthodox critique of Reformed theology, specifically Reformed monergism and its "heretical implications," arguing instead for a personal approach: personal faith in Christ and personal union with Christ that transforms us.
An Orthodox Critique of the Cultural/Dominion Mandate
Article by Robert Arakaki
https://blogs.ancientfaith.com/orthodoxbridge/an-orthodox-critique-of-the-culturaldominion-mandate/
Article
by
Robert Arakaki
Topics:
Eucharist
Source:
Ancient Faith Blog
Robert Arakaki
offers an Orthodox critique of Christian Reconstructionism, arguing for an understanding of the cultural mandate in the context of the Eucharist, not in theocratic rule.
The Triumphal Entry – Palm Sunday
Article by Robert Arakaki
https://blogs.ancientfaith.com/orthodoxbridge/the-triumphal-entry-palm-sunday/
Article
by
Robert Arakaki
Topics:
Palm Sunday
,
Christus Victor
Source:
Ancient Faith Blog
Robert Arakaki
examines the Triumphal Entry of Palm Sunday in the Orthodox Church liturgy and worship.
An Eastern Orthodox Critique of Mercersburg Theology
Article by Robert Arakaki
https://blogs.ancientfaith.com/orthodoxbridge/an-eastern-orthodox-critique-of-mercersburg-theology/
Article
by
Robert Arakaki
Source:
Ancient Faith Blog
Robert Arakaki
offers an Orthodox critique of Mercersburg Theology, arguing it as a failure to reconnect with the Church’s ancient roots and to recover the unity of the Church.
Plucking the TULIP (3) — An Orthodox Critique of the Reformed Doctrine of Predestination
Article by Robert Arakaki
https://blogs.ancientfaith.com/orthodoxbridge/plucking-the-tulip-3-an-eastern-orthodox-critique-of-the-reformed-doctrine-of-predestination/
Article
by
Robert Arakaki
Topics:
Trinity
,
Filioque
,
Reformed Doctrine of Predestination
,
Relationship
Source:
Ancient Faith Blog
Robert Arakaki
offers an Orthodox critique of Reformed theology, specifically its monergistic understanding of the Trinity, arguing instead for a more relational understanding.
Holy Saturday and the Harrowing of Hell
Article by Robert Arakaki
https://blogs.ancientfaith.com/orthodoxbridge/holy-saturday-and-the-harrowing-of-hell/
Article
by
Robert Arakaki
Topics:
Hell
,
Holy Saturday
Source:
Ancient Faith Blog
Robert Arakaki
shows how in the Orthodox tradition hell is not a fearful place of torment and punishment, but rather a battlefield where a great battle was fought and Christ triumphed over the enemy Death.
Remembering Our Ancestors
Article by Robert Arakaki
https://blogs.ancientfaith.com/orthodoxbridge/christmas-reflection-remembering-our-ancestors/
Article
by
Robert Arakaki
Topics:
Christmas
,
Liturgics
Source:
Ancient Faith Blog
Robert Arakaki
introduces the Sunday before Christmas, known to the Orthodox as the Sunday of the Holy Genealogy, the day the Orthodox Church commemorates the ancestors of Christ from Adam to Joseph.
Preparing for Lent
Article by Robert Arakaki
https://blogs.ancientfaith.com/orthodoxbridge/preparing-for-lent/
Article
by
Robert Arakaki
Topics:
Lent
,
Repentance
,
Reformed Churches
Source:
Ancient Faith Blog
Robert Arakaki
shows both the theological and liturgical place of repentance in lenten preparations, and follows with an examinations of repentance in the Reformed and Orthodox traditions.
Geneva Bible for Orthodox Russia?
Article by Robert Arakaki
https://blogs.ancientfaith.com/orthodoxbridge/geneva-bible-for-orthodox-russia/
Article
by
Robert Arakaki
Topics:
Geneva
Source:
Ancient Faith Blog
Robert Arakaki
offers a cautiously skeptical assessment of the New Geneva Study Bible from the perspective of the Orthodox tradition.
Orthodox Christmas
Article by Robert Arakaki
https://blogs.ancientfaith.com/orthodoxbridge/orthodox-christmas-reflection-no-2/
Article
by
Robert Arakaki
Topics:
Christmas
,
Hymn
,
Nativity
Source:
Ancient Faith Blog
Robert Arakaki
offers commentary on the “Forefeast of the Nativity of Christ – Vespers service” in the Orthodox Church.
Holy Thursday
Article by Robert Arakaki
https://blogs.ancientfaith.com/orthodoxbridge/holy-thursday/
Article
by
Robert Arakaki
Topics:
Holy Week
,
Maundy Thursday
,
Liturgy
Source:
Ancient Faith Blog
Robert Arakaki
introduce the Service of Holy Passion in the Orthodox Church, where the passion narratives from all four Gospels are read in twelve instalments as a long meditation on Christ’s death on the Cross.
Orthodox Worship Versus Contemporary Worship
Article by Robert Arakaki
https://blogs.ancientfaith.com/orthodoxbridge/orthodox-worship-versus-contemporary-worship/
Article
by
Robert Arakaki
Topics:
Worship
,
Old Testament
Source:
Ancient Faith Blog
In this article from the Orthodox tradition,
Robert Arakaki
uses Old Testament patterns to contrast Orthodox worship and Contemporary Christian worship.
The Biblical Basis For Icons
Article by Robert Arakaki
https://blogs.ancientfaith.com/orthodoxbridge/is-there-a-biblical-basis-for-icons/
Article
by
Robert Arakaki
Topics:
Incarnation
,
Image of God
Source:
Ancient Faith Blog
In this article from the Orthodox tradition,
Robert Arakaki
outlines a biblical case for the use of icons in worship and theology.
Does John 6:44 Teach Predestination?
Article by Robert Arakaki
https://blogs.ancientfaith.com/orthodoxbridge/does-john-644-teach-predestination/
Article
by
Robert Arakaki
Topics:
Predestination
,
Reformed Doctrine of Predestination
,
Calvinism
Source:
Ancient Faith Blog
In this commentary on John 6:44,
Robert Arakaki
examines the text from both a Reformed and an Orthodox Church perspective.
Discipleship: Orthodox & Protestant
Article by Robert Arakaki
https://blogs.ancientfaith.com/orthodoxbridge/discipleship-orthodox-protestant/
Article
by
Robert Arakaki
Topics:
Discipleship
,
Reformed Churches
Source:
Ancient Faith Blog
In this essay from the Orthodox tradition,
Robert Arakaki
examines the subject of discipleship to highlight some similarities and differences between the Orthodox and Reformed traditions.
Theosis and Our Salvation in Christ
Article by Robert Arakaki
https://blogs.ancientfaith.com/orthodoxbridge/theosis-and-our-salvation-in-christ/
Article
by
Robert Arakaki
Topics:
Divinity of Christ
,
Glory
,
Salvation
,
Theosis
Source:
Ancient Faith Blog
In this article from the Orthodox tradition,
Robert Arakaki
uses scripture and the Church Fathers to introduce the doctrine of theosis.
Plucking the TULIP (2) – An Orthodox Critique of the Reformed Doctrine of Predestination
Article by Robert Arakaki
https://blogs.ancientfaith.com/orthodoxbridge/plucking-the-tulip-2-an-eastern-orthodox-critique-of-the-reformed-doctrine-of-predestination/
Article
by
Robert Arakaki
Topics:
Free Will
,
Reformed Doctrine of Predestination
,
Trinity
,
Love
Source:
Ancient Faith Blog
Robert Arakaki
offers an Orthodox critique of Reformed theology, specifically the doctrinal formula TULIP's understanding of the Trinity, arguing that the Orthodox approach allows for free will and genuine love.
Should Protestants Make the Sign of the Cross?
Article by Robert Arakaki
https://blogs.ancientfaith.com/orthodoxbridge/should-protestants-make-the-sign-of-the-cross-a-response-to-pastor-doug-wilson/
Article
by
Robert Arakaki
Topics:
Church History
Source:
Ancient Faith Blog
In this article from the Orthodox tradition,
Robert Arakaki
explains the origins of "making the sign of the cross" and discusses its practice in Orthodox and Protestant churches.
Was the Reformation Necessary?
Article by Robert Arakaki
https://blogs.ancientfaith.com/orthodoxbridge/was-the-reformation-necessary/
Article
by
Robert Arakaki
Topics:
Reformation
Source:
Ancient Faith Blog
Was the Reformation necessary?
Robert Arakaki
explores this question from the perspective of the Orthodox tradition.
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