Search Results on Robert Arakaki

Orthodox Church, Jesus Christ's Death, Hell

Discipleship: Orthodox & Protestant

Robert Arakaki | Ancient Faith

In this essay from the Orthodox tradition, Robert Arakaki examines the subject of discipleship to highlight some similarities and differences between the Orthodox and Reformed traditions.

Discipleship, Orthodox Church, Reformed Churches

Theosis and Our Salvation in Christ

Robert Arakaki | Ancient Faith

In this article from the Orthodox tradition, Robert Arakaki uses scripture and the Church Fathers to introduce the doctrine of theosis.

Jesus Christ's Humanity And Divinity, Glory, Salvation, Orthodox Church

Taking the Incarnation Seriously

Robert Arakaki | Ancient Faith

In this essay from the Orthodox tradition, Robert Arakaki shows the differences between the Reformed and Orthodox understanding of the incarnation.

Incarnation, Reformed Churches, Orthodox Church

Calvin Versus The Icon: Was John Calvin Wrong?

Robert Arakaki | Ancient Faith

Article about Church History, Article about Theology

In this article from the Orthodox tradition, Robert Arakaki challenges protestantism’s iconoclasm as traced back to John Calvin.

John Calvin, Orthodox Church, Iconoclasm

An Early Christian Prayer to Mary

Robert Arakaki | Ancient Faith

In this article from the Orthodox tradition, Robert Arakaki introduces an ancient Christian prayer to Mary, and argues for a renewal in worship of Mary as “Theotokos.”

Mary (mother Of Jesus Christ), Theotokos, Orthodox Church

Ascension Day and the Great Commission

Robert Arakaki | Ancient Faith

Article about Scripture

"This Ascension Day celebration should be a reminder for Orthodox Christians to commit their lives to help bring the Gospel to all nations." An article by Robert Arakaki of the Orthodox Church.

Evangelism, Ascension, Mission, Orthodox Church

Memory Eternal! Billy Graham

Robert Arakaki | Ancient Faith

Robert Arakaki uses his first-hand experience with Bill Graham to comment on theological studies and the Orthodox Church.

William (billy) Graham, Orthodox Church, Education

Adoration of the Holy Cross

Robert Arakaki | Ancient Faith

Article about Scripture

In this article from the Orthodox tradition, Robert Arakaki talks about the third Sunday of Lent, when Orthodox Christians celebrate the adoration of the precious and life giving Cross.

Cross, Orthodox Church

She Said Yes!

Robert Arakaki | Ancient Faith

In this article from the Orthodox tradition, Robert Arakaki examines the historical background and the contemporary significance of the the Feast of the Annunciation.

Mary (mother Of Jesus Christ), Orthodox Church

Which Path to Church Unity? Recognition vs Reception

Robert Arakaki | Ancient Faith

In this article from the Orthodox tradition, Robert Arakaki outlines the recognition paradigm and the reception paradigm in discussions about ecclesiastical unity among differing traditions.

Unity, Orthodox Church, Ecumenism

Contra Sola Scriptura

Robert Arakaki | Ancient Faith

In this extended essay from the Orthodox tradition, Robert Arakaki offers critique of the Protestant doctrine of Sola Scriptura, noting especially its roots in the humanism of the Protestant Reformation.

Bible, Reformation, Orthodox Church, Humanism

Contra Sola Scriptura - Hermeneutical Chaos

Robert Arakaki | Ancient Faith

In this extended essay from the Orthodox tradition, Robert Arakaki offers critique of the Protestant doctrine of Sola Scriptura, noting especially the "hermeneutical chaos" it has produced.

Bible, Orthodox Church, Theology, Protestantism

Orthodoxy’s Official Response to Calvinism — The Confession of Dositheus (1673)

Robert Arakaki | Ancient Faith

In this article from the Orthodox tradition, Robert Arakaki introduces The Confession of Dositheus (1673) as the Orthodox Church's response to Calvinism.

Calvinism, Dositheus, Orthodox Church

Was the Reformation Necessary?

Robert Arakaki | Ancient Faith

Was the Reformation necessary? Robert Arakaki explores this question from the perspective of the Orthodox tradition.

Reformation, Orthodox Church

Geneva Bible and the City on a Hill

Robert Arakaki | Ancient Faith

Article about Scripture

In this article from the Orthodox tradition, Robert Arakaki notes the historical significance of the Geneva Bible, while challenging its place in Puritan New-England.

Bible, Orthodox Church, Puritans, Church History

Vampires and Iconoclasm

Robert Arakaki | Ancient Faith

In this article from the Orthodox tradition, Robert Arakaki challenges iconoclasm, arguing that iconoclasm undermines the Incarnation and respect for God’s physical creation.

Incarnation, Creation, Iconoclasm, Orthodox Church

Heading to the Cross

Robert Arakaki | Ancient Faith

Article about Worship and the Sacraments

"In Orthodoxy’s sacramental understanding of reality, we are there in spirit partaking of the events of Holy Week." An article from the Orthodox tradition by Robert Arakaki.

Holy Week, Cross, Orthodox Church, Liturgy

Orthodox Christmas

Robert Arakaki | Ancient Faith

Scripture Meditation or Sermon and 3 more types

In this reflection from the Orthodox tradition, Robert Arakaki uses a hymn from the “Forefeast of the Nativity of Christ" service to consider the Old Testament prophets, the Trinity, the Incarnation, and Mary’s love for Christ.

Christmas, Trinity, Incarnation, Nativity

Following Christ in Holy Week

Robert Arakaki | Ancient Faith

Article about Worship and the Sacraments

In this article from the Orthodox tradition, Robert Arakaki introduces and outlines the various services during Holy Week in the Orthodox Church, linking them to a discipleship that follows Christ closely.