It absolutely isn't clear and that's why there are such great variations in interpretation from denomination to denomination and from person to person in Protestantism
Based on that view, scripture is of no value unless a Church papa who calls himself Orthodox tells you how to view it. That couldn't be more heretical. Why did Jesus even bother speaking to people at all when an Orthodox teacher wasn't there to interpret him? You see how ridiculous it is when this logic is taken to its conclusion?
What's getting in people's way is sin, not any lack of clarity in scripture which the Apostles and Prophets recorded. Your tactic supposition is that all these denominations are earnestly trying to submit their lives to the Lord, willing to do whatever it takes, just praying for truth and God is denying them because they refused to submit to an Orthodox "father"' and his interpretation of scripture. And despite their earnest pleas and surrender they are led astray by relying soley on their own minds and the Holy Spirit which are INCAPABLE of showing truth from the scripture that God gave us for guidance.
Nonsense.
There's only one Orthodox eschatology, Christology and cosmology.
And there is only one true message of salvation. You can call yourself Orthodox, Cyclodox or Monkeypox but what matters is the truth.
The problem is I've seen critical looks at Orthodox traditions (the traditions of men) which are extra biblical and just plain wrong. You don't need to call yourself a special name "Orthodox" and wear special uniforms to read clear instructions in scripture. God gave us basic reasoning ability, which when combined with a surrender to the Holy Spirit reveals Biblical truth.
It only requires basic reasoning ability to know that if Jesus said "call no man father" you do NOT then make calling religious leaders father part of church tradition.
You also do NOT add to scripture and deify people who were not deified in scripture.
You also do NOT have any kind of holy "relics" or idols that you worship. The instructions in scripture are clear about that.
A good Christian preacher and church is far more scripturally sound than that. Or should I just hang up this brain that God gave me and give it to some particular group who claims to speak for God better than his written word? No and never.
When listening to preachers, there is a clear link between good theology and good morality being preached. Preachers who teach a clear Biblical based salvation using scripture to interpret scripture come to the same conclusions on moral issues overwhelmingly.
And bad morals follow bad unbiblical teachings of salvation. That's when they are adding their own "interpretation", which is more like adding meanings outside the text which are contradicted by God's commandments. There is no real "interpretation" of scripture supporting sodomy, for instance, but delusional people can claim anything. They could also call themselves Orthodox Christian, while doing so, since they are already calling themselves the misnomer of 'Christian'.
everyone is basically their own pope doing their own interpretation
Do we not believe the Holy Spirit can lead those who are born again to good theology? The Bible is already clear about what a saved person looks like and what the unsaved look like. It's clear to those willing to seek truth.
If you're talking about prophecy and end times, even within an Orthodox body will every two people agree? And are those prophecies supposed to be crystal clear to everyone? It does not appear so. And cannot two saved people disagree about specific future predictions and still have saving faith? I don't see why not.
unchanged faith
Is recorded in scripture better than in any man's traditions. In fact Jesus had some stark warnings about religious traditions going astray of God's commandments.
I've seen some criticism of Orthodox theology, and some of it seems suspect. But that's not to say Eastern Orthodox can't be saved Christians.
Personally I just consider myself a born again follower of Christ.
Thanks for proving my point.
We see no evidence of a rifle bullet hitting the ear. You guys are high on copium.
Ayh am so glad all the shills are supporting their controlled opposition leader.
Show me Alex Jones denying Trump's magical ear shooting and recovery. I'll wait.
From Alex Jones pushing Trump and priming his listeners to embrace "martial law" to the fake ear shooting, it's been a psyop for a controlled opposition leader.
If you can watch the video and still can't see it, God has placed a veil over your eyes. You better pray for discernment, and repent.
Trump's meeting with Netanyahu two weeks after the fake shooting. July 26 2024. https://apnews.com/article/trump-netanyahu-gaza-war-israel-3d7a6b47060fbe51f66d82104ac5e1aa
Are you an obese Trump supporter? Then maybe.
Not even "shrapnel" would explain it, but a psyop would.
There seems to be a pattern. When one group dominates another for long enough, that group starts telling themselves they are the only "real humans" and everyone else is sub-human.
It's ironic that this is an all too human attitude. Rather than a sign of enlightenment it shows how earthly they are.
It's actually the second time. Previously he stated that Israel "rightfully owned" congress at one point, and bemoaned the (false) idea that it was no longer in power.
But in Africa they don't give robbers a slap on the wrist like in the West.
White men, particularly US and Canadians are a laughing stock at this point. Your women rule you and you can't even enforce your laws.
AI is a degenerate technology. Left to its own devices (pun intended) it just spirals into greater and greater error feeding on itself.
To increase American living standards all we need is sound money and asset price corrections which the market naturally wants anyway.
Jeremiah 7:18 describes specific rites dedicated to the Queen of Heaven: “The children gather wood, the fathers kindle fire, and the women knead dough, to make cakes for the queen of heaven, and they pour out drink offerings to other gods.”
I'll stick with what the prophets say over anything from the Vatican.
Yep, clearly not a mark on his ear as I showed in other posts. His doctor was saying a 2cm wound caused by a bullet. Nonsense. Lies.
If you can advertise how unsaved you are, we can tell people about the spiritual forces at play. It just so happens the Bible describes this all correctly.
I would say it is because the Holy Spirit really did inspire the prophets, and Jesus really is our Messiah.
If he followed through on all that stuff, that would be fine.
But it seems clear on some of the major issues (illegal immigration and ending wars) he will do as much as last time, or nothing at all.
Still mad that you can't see through the Trump fake ear shooting?
Almost looks like a different guy. https://media.gettyimages.com/id/1167634905/photo/us-politics-trump.jpg?s=2048x2048&w=gi&k=20&c=F-J3IVG-RAIef39--wwjVvw5SeaS4l5SaOvnZTp0NcI=
Are you a bot or what?
I have a feeling the camera was just playing tricks because I don't remember him having a beak like that. But it was fitting that it looked like that during the clip.
LOL. 393 bot upvotes.
So let me ask you. Was Jesus' work and his teachings to his disciples sufficient for their salvation? Or did they require additional tradition?
Secondly were the teachings of the early apostles to the public who became the first church sufficient to lead them to salvation? Or did they require additional tradition?