2005 Winter - Higher Things Magazine (with Bible Studies)

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Not Eastern Orthodox

Why I’m

By Rev. Paul Gregory Alms

irst of all, let me say that I am a great admirer of the Orthodox Church (sometimes called the Eastern Orthodox Church).The Orthodox Church is made up of similar churches linked by a common confession, liturgy, and tradition, which stretch back to the earliest days of the church and have many commendable traits. I admire the Orthodox Church for its liturgical services and commitment. Orthodoxy has preserved a liturgical, sacramental service and continues to insist upon it. Another thing I like about the Orthodox is that they uphold the Sacraments! They believe and confess that the bread and wine in the Lord’s Supper is the true body and blood of Christ.They believe that in Baptism it is God who works regeneration. Orthodox churches are also very traditional and conservative.They conserve and hold to what has been passed down to them from the Christian past.

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