[quote author=Ioannes link=topic=13136.msg154264#msg154264 date=1333660138]
Christ says in Mt. 28:19 “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” The usage of the w…
[quote author=jerry link=topic=13133.msg154246#msg154246 date=1333624860]
I believe as the Coptic Church does about the nature of Christ. As I was thinking about Christs nature and the virgin birth I thought of another question that wanted to hear …
[quote author=Timothym link=topic=13057.msg154237#msg154237 date=1333596064] For example, is it so hard to ask people to get into a single line and wait in their pews for the orban rather than rushing forward as if it were a famine ? I suggested it …
[quote author=jerry link=topic=13119.msg154098#msg154098 date=1333410932]
I read this document of the Coptic Church. (http://www.suscopts.org/messages/lectures/misclecture6.pdf)
I get the general idea of asking the saints for intercessory prayer. …
I think it's a bit more than simply avoiding immorality. It's to avoid being preoccupied anything other than Christ.
With your logic, we can watch clean programs eg the news during Passion Week.
Generally speaking, I don't believe this is what is r…
I don't know the full answer, but:
It's the same logic behind praying (without intercession) in the first place.
In a general sense, We can't move God's will.
However, one might ask then why did St Mary's intercession at the wedding of Cana work? …
Here is my (obvious) logic:
[quote author=Stavro link=topic=13087.msg153907#msg153907 date=1333075110]
One group, which prevailed, teaches Christianity as a moral code and ignores the unity between man and God as necessary for salvation.
The other…
[quote author=ReturnOrthodoxy link=topic=13087.msg153915#msg153915 date=1333085469]
I think HGBY gives great answers to this here.
ReturnOrthodoxy
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I thought he was supposedly a member of the "Sunday School" side?
[quote author=jerry link=topic=13099.msg153901#msg153901 date=1333063168]
I did read later on that he did indeed say that only Christ gives us salvation. I just needed to read a bit further. On another note, he mentioned something along the lines …
[quote author=Copticandproud link=topic=13087.msg153746#msg153746 date=1332867658]
Amen, return to Orthodoxy! If you do not mind, I would like to know your person thoughts about the church's problems. You can PM if you want.
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I would advise…
[quote author=Thanks be to God Always link=topic=13093.msg153817#msg153817 date=1332904979]
Selam everyone,
I have an appointment on Saturday to take the driving test in order to get my drivers license, but only one problem in order to get it you…
[quote author=jerry link=topic=13089.msg153773#msg153773 date=1332876880]
The division of the Nature of Christ; is that in reference to the Nicean Creed? I read where some made an amendment to the creed which caused a lot of division or is that a s…
[quote author=jerry link=topic=13075.msg153617#msg153617 date=1332685198]
This is because there are many unreconcilable differences between the 2 churches.
I would be interested to know what those differences are. I have ordered a book but my curio…
[quote author=jerry link=topic=13076.msg153633#msg153633 date=1332700603]
Thank you qawe for the Bible link. My birthday is coming up and I may ask for one for one for my birthday :)
I don't live close to a church so I'll have to find a priest who…
[quote author=jerry link=topic=13076.msg153594#msg153594 date=1332618808]
Are there any differences between the Coptic Bible and an Evangelical BIble or if you don't know, maybe you could give me a link to where you can purchase Coptic Bibles.
The …
[quote author=JG link=topic=13070.msg153592#msg153592 date=1332618282]
Hi Jerry,
I'd highly recommend this short book you can read online or download: An Introduction to the Coptic Orthodox Church.
It's a short but informative overview of the Chur…
[quote author=jerry link=topic=13075.msg153595#msg153595 date=1332619872]
Forgive me if this isn't the proper place in the forum for this question. I'm an Evangelical researching the Coptic Church, maybe for membership I don't know.
I'm interested…
[quote author=Monasticsx link=topic=13075.msg153571#msg153571 date=1332563458]
I am a bit confused regarding this topic. However, my question is: What should our view be regarding the salvation of those not in Christ. Although, by the previous term,…
See 11:36 of The Intro of the Fraction - Before the Confession here http://tasbeha.org/mp3/Divine_Liturgies/Higher_Institute_of_Coptic_Studies,_Liturgy_of_St._Basil_in_Coptic/Part_4.html
[quote author=Ioannes link=topic=13071.msg153527#msg153527 date=1332483083]
Generally it is referring to protestantism. He actually accuses them of "lawlessness". Practicing without authority, that could only be anyone outside the church claiming to…
[quote author=mnc_hnn link=topic=13059.msg153383#msg153383 date=1332277982]
I can't reach my FOC at the moment. you are right about the bad company. And I am not a preacher, I let him know that i am a practising christian and when he asked me about …
[quote author=Ioannes link=topic=13048.msg153494#msg153494 date=1332398789]
I wish there was a Coptic channel for my Roku.
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I think there's CYC. Or it's coming soon on Roku.
[quote author=jerry link=topic=13060.msg153404#msg153404 date=1332288688]
I know this may sound trivial but are all your services on Saturdays and if so why? Through the link below there is a church listing. What is the difference in a Coptic Comm…
[quote author=markmarcos link=topic=13054.msg153352#msg153352 date=1332242829]
my Priest asked the question in one of his sermons "how many popes are their" i tried counting them all out like "the pope of the greek russian armenian syrian catholic e…
[quote author=jerry link=topic=13047.msg153330#msg153330 date=1332202046]
Can anyone answer that question?
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http://www.amazon.com/Becoming-Orthodox-Journey-Ancient-Christian/dp/0962271330
It's by Peter E Gilquist
God bless
[quote author=user157 link=topic=13038.msg153284#msg153284 date=1332134063]
True. However when I mentioned to dad I was going to see Abouna
I had to tell him why because if I fail in my studies or in life he should know my spirituality is not to bla…
What state are you in? There are many Coptic churches in America.
If you would like to learn more about what's special about the Orthodox church, I recommend a book called Becoming Orthodox, it's about a group of Evangelicals who discover the Ortho…