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Orthodox theology differs quite a bit from what most Western Christians are used to. In Orthodoxy, we hold to the teachings of the early Church and the Church Fathers. The articles on this page explain those teachings, from our rejection of Sola Scriptura to our understanding of salvation, grace, and hell. Not sure where to start? Check out our main article on the teachings of the Church.
In this post, we explain why dogma is so important to the Orthodox Church, and why it should also be important for every Orthodox Christian.
In this post, we explore 7 differences between the Orthodox Church and her Western sister, the Roman Catholic Church. Read on!
In this post, we teach Orthodox Christians how to calmly and accurately refute Sola Scriptura when dialoguing with Protestants.
Despite what many Protestant Christians believe, Holy Scripture does support the Traditional belief that Mary always remained a virgin.
In this post, we explore the Church’s views on abortion and discuss what we, as Orthodox Christians, must do to help women contemplating abortion.
We see many misconceptions about the Orthodox Church’s teachings about divorce and remarriage. In this post, we clear up those misunderstandings.
To help Orthodox Christians dialogue with Calvinists, we explore five key things Orthodox Christians need to know about the Reformed.
In this post, we explore the Orthodox Church’s teachings about tattoos and body piercings.
Are Heaven and Hell truly physical places? Or is there a deeper spiritual dimension to the concept of salvation and damnation that Western Christianity ignores?
In this post, we explore the Orthodox Church’s teachings on angels and explain the role they play in heaven and on earth.
Can there be salvation outside the Church, or are only Orthodox Christians “saved”?
In the Orthodox Church, salvation is the process of deification, or becoming like God. In this post, we explain what deification is and is not.
To fight against heresy, the Church convened seven Ecumenical Councils. In this post, we explain the sacred teachings these councils protect.
Despite what many Protestant Christians believe, Holy Scripture does support the Traditional belief that Mary always remained a virgin.
In this post, we explore the Church’s views on abortion and discuss what we, as Orthodox Christians, must do to help women contemplating abortion.
We see many misconceptions about the Orthodox Church’s teachings about divorce and remarriage. In this post, we clear up those misunderstandings.
To help Orthodox Christians dialogue with Calvinists, we explore five key things Orthodox Christians need to know about the Reformed.
In this post, we explore the Orthodox Church’s teachings about tattoos and body piercings.
Are Heaven and Hell truly physical places? Or is there a deeper spiritual dimension to the concept of salvation and damnation that Western Christianity ignores?
In this post, we explain why dogma is so important to the Orthodox Church, and why it should also be important for every Orthodox Christian.
In this post, we explore the Orthodox Church’s teachings on angels and explain the role they play in heaven and on earth.
Can there be salvation outside the Church, or are only Orthodox Christians “saved”?
In the Orthodox Church, salvation is the process of deification, or becoming like God. In this post, we explain what deification is and is not.
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