Fr Chris Moody returns after too long a hiatus to discuss the theology of St Gregory Palmas in more depth. We will cover the uncreated energies and grace, the notion of a true mysticism as found in hesychia, the new translation and forthcoming publication of Apodiectic Treatise on the Holy Spirit by St Gregory, […]
Exorcist stream to follow later tonight at 7PM and was delayed due to Internet outages in my area! David joins me to discuss recent issues in Orthodox theology, such as the Oriental “Orthodox,” the natures of Christ and the issue of two wills and two energies, pitfalls in Orthodoxy for new converts, the Council of Florence, traps those who are Orthodox should avoid and more! HIs channel has some great videos and talks and is here. Live at 3PM EST
We return to Defense of the Orthodox Faith, Book III to demonstrate the obvious teaching of St. John the essence-energy distinction directly impacts Christology, which directly impacts sacramentology and the doctrine of deification (as opposed to created grace in Rome). We also see how the doctrine refutes similar errors in Protestantism, including their heretical Nestorian atonement doctrine. We will also touch in the lack of any gnomic will in Christ and how this relates to proper anthropology and the doctrine of grace.
