Month: September 2022

Revisiting Harnack (Part 1)

HarnackNOTE : I certainly don’t agree with everything Adolf Von Harnack has written, and I am not an advocate of German liberalism whatsoever. However, what Harnack states here in the following lecture is fairly accurate in regard to Greek or Eastern Catholicism – both in what Greek Catholicism achieved in the past (what is certainly good and in the Providence of God) and what it is now (certainly not all Apostolic) .

Having been in the Eastern Catholic tradition myself

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On Tradition

2_thessaloniansThe “Traditions” of 2 Thessalonians 2:15

by Tony-Allen Cucolo

Those who support the notion of an infallible or apostolic tradition passed down through the ages, or believe that church tradition should be elevated near scripture in importance, often have the following as their proof-text.

So then, brethren, stand firm and hold to the traditions which you were taught, whether by word of mouth or by letter from us. [2 Thess 2:15]

Let’s take a moment to … Read the rest

Testing What We Believe

NOTE : This article was published years ago with permission on one of my old sites. I offer it again, as it is helpful for all of us. If a Christian holds to a worldview of certain doctrines — that worldview must always be tested by scripture.

Prima Scriptura, Sola Scriptura and Sola Ecclesia

bibleby Tony-Allen Cucolo

Does the belief in prima scriptura inevitably lead one to believe either in sola scriptura or sola ecclesia?

First, let’s define some … Read the rest

Definitions of “The Trinity”

This page will be ‘a go to’ compilation or resource for Eastern/Byzantine Catholic (self proclaimed “Orthodox”), Roman Catholic, and Protestant definitions of the doctrine of “The Trinity.”

This page will be updated as definitions areTrinity Fidget Spinner collected from various Trinitarian sources. Keep in mind, “The Trinity” (FOR TRINITARIANS) is a dogma that must be embraced in order for one to be saved. The author of this site has heard that numerous times in Reformed, Eastern Orthodox, and Protestant sermons. … Read the rest

Why Be a Christian Monotarian

J. Dan Gill has concisely stated why he is a Biblical Monotarian, or the term he uses : a “Christian Monotarian.”

[Dan wrote an excellent book as shown in the picture and it is available on Amazon. I highly recommend it]

Why I am a Christian Monotarian – by J. Dan Gill

I might be a Trinitarian, if it was not for God. It is him with whom I am at odds if I embrace multiple persons as one Deity. … Read the rest

Why I Am an Orthodox Monotheist or Biblical Monotarian

By Orthodox Monotheist. WELCOME to my new site!

The owner of this website identifies himself as a “Orthodox Monotheist” or a “Biblical Monotarian” (ie. a Christian Monotarian and/or Christian Monotheist).

Does that make me a “Unitarian”? Well yes, but I personally do not use the label “Unitarian” and I think that other Unitarians, Orthodox Biblical Monotheists and Biblical Monotarians should consider avoiding the term “Unitarian” when talking to Protestants, Catholics (Eastern & Western), Trinitarians, Jews, and Muslims as much … Read the rest