Pilgrims from Paradise

Matthew notes how Eastern Orthodox Christians possess both the light (scriptures) and the path (ascetic, sacramental experiences).

Matthew continues his examination of sola scriptura and contrasts it with the Apostles decision regarding the circumcision of gentiles.

Matthew examines the Orthodox Church's beliefs concerning the Scriptures and its teachings regarding Holy Tradition.

Matthew contemplates the crowd at Christ's crucifixion and how only one understood what was truly happening.

In the final part of this series, Matthew shows how unity is not only possible, but already exists.

In part three of four, Matthew shows the contradictions between various interpretations of Christ, thereby tearing down the notion of pluralism.

In part two of this four-part lecture, Matthew examines the "We all worhip the same Jesus" theory and shows why it is a fallacy.

In part one of this four-part series, Matthew outlines the problem that exists with pluralism in Christianity.

The saints of the Church, whose icons we venerate, lived the life of God, meeting him face to face. They teach us how to have this life.

Matthew offers his reflections on our proneness toward sin, and God's relentless pursuit of us. 12:53

Matthew encourages us to contemplate the sobering Parable of the Last Judgment, because what will happen to us at that moment is being decided right now.

And here is the 4th and concluding part of this talk from Eagle River in Alaska.

This is part 3 of Matthew's lecture at Eagle River in Alaska.

This is part 2 of Matthew's 4 part lecture delivered at Eagle River in Alaska.

Matthew just returned from Alaska where he spoke at Eagle River Institute on the topic of Discovering the Will of God. His next few episodes will feature that lecture.