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  • 5.29 Knox Brown, David Schrock, & Stephen Wellum • Interview • “All Protestants Go to Hell”: Eastern Orthodoxy’s Official Rejection of the Gospel at the Synod of Jerusalem

    5.29 Knox Brown, David Schrock, & Stephen Wellum • Interview • “All Protestants Go to Hell”: Eastern Orthodoxy’s Official Rejection of the Gospel at the Synod of Jerusalem
    2026/05/29

    ABOUT THE EPISODE

    Listen in as David Schrock and Stephen Wellum interview Knox Brown on his COA essays, "Divine Energies: Eastern Orthodoxy's Strangest and Most and Most Important Doctrine" and "All Protestants God to Hell": Eastern Orthodoxy's Official Rejection of the Gospel at the Synod of Jerusalem

    Sponsor

    This month’s sponsor is Grimke Seminary. Pastors are called to care for the church of God that God called them to. So why do seminaries require men to leave their church to pursue theological studies? At Grimké Seminary, you can get Christ-centered, theological training in the Reformed, Protestant tradition, without leaving your local church. They offer a range of pastoral studies for students of all backgrounds to serve your growth in ministry, from a Bachelor’s to a Doctor of Ministry.

    To apply, go to grimkeseminary.org and use the code “christoverall” to have your application fee waived.

    Timestamps

    • 00:37 – Intro
    • 04:43 – Knox’s Exposure to Eastern Orthodoxy
    • 07:10 – Hans Boersma
    • 10:46 – Knox’s Article on the Doctrine of God
    • 13:10 – Essence and Energies
    • 17:14 – Explaining How the Energies are Existing Enhypostatically
    • 19:56 – What Does Being Canonized Mean?
    • 21:40 – How Does This All Relate to the Economic Trinity?
    • 24:12 – In EO, How Do We Share in the Energies?
    • 29:27 – Sponsor: Grimké Seminary
    • 36:37 – The Council of Jerusalem
    • 38:57 – Is Cyril Lukaris Still a Saint?
    • 40:10 – How Prominent is the Council of Jerusalem?
    • 43:45 – Different Weights and Measures on Schism
    • 53:40 – Reading the Councils to Know What You Gain and What You Lose in EO
    • 57:35 – Outro

    Resources to Click

    • “Divine Energies: Eastern Orthodoxy’s Strangest and Most Important Doctrine” – Knox Brown
    • “All Protestants Go to Hell: Eastern Orthodoxy’s Official Rejection of the Gospel at the Synod of Jerusalem” – Knox Brown
    • “The Acts and Decrees of the Synod of Jerusalem, Sometimes Called the Council of Bethlehem, Holden under Dositheus, Patriarch of Jerusalem in 1672”
    • “The Delayed Synodical Receptions of the Councils of Jasy (1642) and Jerusalem (1672)” – Craig Truglia
    • “Georgian Orthodox Church” – Wikipedia
    • “When Did Today’s Autocephalous Churches Come Into Being?” – Orthodox History
    • “Eastern Orthodox and Oriental Orthodox: What’s the Difference?” – Theoria
    • Theme of the Month: Go West, Young Men: Evaluating the Drift toward Eastern Orthodoxy
    • Give to Support the Work
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    59 分
  • 5.28 Tony Costa, David Schrock, & Stephen Wellum • Interview • "The Challenge of Eastern Orthodoxy: Comparing Evangelical and Eastern Orthodox Theology"

    5.28 Tony Costa, David Schrock, & Stephen Wellum • Interview • "The Challenge of Eastern Orthodoxy: Comparing Evangelical and Eastern Orthodox Theology"
    2026/05/26
    ABOUT THE EPISODEJoin David Schrock and Stephen Wellum as they interview Tony Costa on his COA Longform "The Challenge of Eastern Orthodoxy: Comparing Evangelical and Eastern Orthodox Theology"SponsorThis month’s sponsor is Grimke Seminary. Pastors are called to care for the church of God that God called them to. So why do seminaries require men to leave their church to pursue theological studies? At Grimké Seminary, you can get Christ-centered, theological training in the Reformed, Protestant tradition, without leaving your local church. They offer a range of pastoral studies for students of all backgrounds to serve your growth in ministry, from a Bachelor’s to a Doctor of Ministry.To apply, go to grimkeseminary.org and use the code “christoverall” to have your application fee waived.Timestamps00:31 – Intro04:30 – Dr. Costa’s Ministry and Familiarity with Eastern Orthodoxy07:51 – What Did Dr. Costa See That Made Him Know that EO Would Be a Problem Today?09:40 – Has Dr. Wellum Had Any Engagement with EO?12:13 – The Vibe Online16:03 – What is the Protestant Way to Think through Tradition?19:25 – How EO Thinks of Scripture and Tradition26:40 – Who in the Church is the Final Authority?35:00 – Sponsor: Grimke Seminary36:10 – Is the Canon Closed for EO?41:40 – Do EO and Antisemetic Sentiment Correlate to One Another?43:27 – The Counsel of Jerusalem46:15 – What Will the Priest tell Catechumens to Read as They Join the Church?48:38 – The Doctrine of the Filioque51:37 – Why Would EO Still Deny the Filioque Today?55:25 – Understanding Justification in EO1:01:12 – Assurance & Atonement1:05:40 – Original Sin & Theosis1:08:03 – Counsel to Those Considering EO1:12:10 – Final Thoughts1:13:26 – OutroResources to Click“The Challenges of Eastern Orthodoxy: Comparing Evangelical and Eastern Orthodox Theology” – Tony Costa“Masculinity, Eastern Orthodoxy, and the Search for Stability” – Alexander Breytenbach“A Protestant Appraisal of Rock & Sand: Sola Scriptura Properly Understood” – Tyler Cox“Frank Schaeffer, Former Evangelical Leader, is a Self-Declared Atheist Who Believes in God” – Huffington Post“’The Bible Answer Man’ Turns East: An Unlikely Conversion” – Erwin Lutzer“Young Men Leaving Traditional Churches for ‘Masculine’ Orthodox Christianity in Droves” – Rikki Schlott“Evangelical Pastors and the Challenge of Eastern Orthdoxy” – Scott Hurst and Christian Clement-Schlimm“Reality: Questions regarding the Authenticity of the Sigillion of 1583” – Joshua Schooping“The Sunday of Orthodoxy 2024”“Service of the Small Paraklesis”“Entrance of the Mother of God into the Temple” – Orthodox Christianity“Debatable, Unnecessary, or Essential? The Virgin Birth and Mary as the Mother of God” – Michael Pereira“Confession of Dositheus”“What is Salvation?” – Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon“Divine Energies: Eastern Orthodoxy’s Strangest and Most Important Doctrine” – Knox BrownTheme of the Month: Go West, Young Men: Evaluating the Drift toward Eastern OrthodoxyGive to Support the WorkBooks to ReadDancing Alone: The Quest for Orthodox Faith in the Age of False Religion – Frank SchaefferThe Orthodox Church: An Introduction to Eastern Christianity – Timothy WareThrough Western Eyes: Eastern Orthodoxy, A Reformed Perspective – Robert LethamThree Views on Eastern Orthodoxy and Evangelicalism – ed. James J. StamoolisDisillusioned: Why I Left the Eastern Orthodox Priesthood and Church – Joshua SchoopingEastern Orthodoxy: Through the Lens of Sola Scriptura – Samuel S. FaragThe Holy Standards: The Creeds, Confessions, and Catechisms of the Eastern Orthodox Church – Joshua SchoopingThe Filioque: History of a Doctrinal Controversy – A. Edward SiecienskiVindicating the Filioque: The Church Fathers at the Council of Florence – Thomas Crean, O.P.The Holy Trinity: In Scripture, History, Theology, and Worship – Robert Letham
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  • 5.27 Knox Brown • Reading • “”All Protestants Go to Hell”: Eastern Orthodoxy’s Official Rejection of the Gospel at the Synod of Jerusalem”

    5.27 Knox Brown • Reading • “”All Protestants Go to Hell”: Eastern Orthodoxy’s Official Rejection of the Gospel at the Synod of Jerusalem”
    2026/05/18

    ABOUT THE EPISODE

    Many Christians assume that Eastern Orthodoxy does not deny the gospel like Roman Catholicism did at the Council of Trent (1545–1563). But the Eastern Orthodox Synod of Jerusalem (1672) has some very fiery words about Protestants.

    Sponsor

    This month’s sponsor is Grimke Seminary. Pastors are called to care for the church of God that God called them to. So why do seminaries require men to leave their church to pursue theological studies? At Grimké Seminary, you can get Christ-centered, theological training in the Reformed, Protestant tradition, without leaving your local church. They offer a range of pastoral studies for students of all backgrounds to serve your growth in ministry, from a Bachelor’s to a Doctor of Ministry.

    To apply, go to grimkeseminary.org and use the code “christoverall” to have your application fee waived.

    Resources to Click

    • “All Protestants Go to Hell: Eastern Orthodoxy’s Official Rejection of the Gospel at the Synod of Jerusalem” – Knox Brown
    • “The Acts and Decrees of the Synod of Jerusalem, Sometimes Called the Council of Bethlehem, Holden under Dositheus, Patriarch of Jerusalem in 1672”
    • “The Delayed Synodical Receptions of the Councils of Jasy (1642) and Jerusalem (1672)” – Craig Truglia
    • “Georgian Orthodox Church” – Wikipedia
    • “When Did Today’s Autocephalous Churches Come Into Being?” – Orthodox History
    • “Eastern Orthodox and Oriental Orthodox: What’s the Difference?” – Theoria
    • Theme of the Month: Go West, Young Men: Evaluating the Drift toward Eastern Orthodoxy
    • Give to Support the Work
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    22 分
  • 5.26 Donald Fairbairn, David Schrock, & Stephen Wellum • Interview • "Eastern Orthodoxy: How Did It Emerge In History"

    5.26 Donald Fairbairn, David Schrock, & Stephen Wellum • Interview • "Eastern Orthodoxy: How Did It Emerge In History"
    2026/05/14
    ABOUT THE EPISODEJoin David Schrock and Stephen Wellum as they interview Dr. Donald Fairbairn on his COA Longform Essay, "Eastern Orthodoxy: How Did It Emerge In History".SponsorThis month’s sponsor is Grimke Seminary. Pastors are called to care for the church of God that God called them to. So why do seminaries require men to leave their church to pursue theological studies? At Grimké Seminary, you can get Christ-centered, theological training in the Reformed, Protestant tradition, without leaving your local church. They offer a range of pastoral studies for students of all backgrounds to serve your growth in ministry, from a Bachelor’s to a Doctor of Ministry.To apply, go to grimkeseminary.org and use the code “christoverall” to have your application fee waived.Timestamps1:00 – Intro04:44 – How Dr. Fairbairn Got Interested in Eastern Orthodoxy07:33 – Was Dr. Fairbairn Ever Interested in Joining the Orthodox Church?09:08 – The Conversations Dr. Fairbairn Has Had with the Orthodox?11:12 – Where Has There Been Familiarity in Studying Eastern Orthodoxy?13:33 – An Introduction to Eastern Orthodoxy Through Western Eyes16:34 – The Four Stages of History of the Eastern Church20:32 – How Do the Eastern Orthodox See Themselves Connected to Church History?27:00 – How Does Tradition Function in Eastern Orthodoxy?30:32 – What Happens in the Fifth and Sixth Centuries?33:23 – Chalcedon, Nestorianism, and The Effects of Islam36:26 – Persecution and Movement During the Modern Era37:47 – The Footprint of the East in the West39:22 – Sponsor: Grimke Seminary40:22 – The Persian Split and Oriental Orthodox42:42 – Cyril’s Mea Fuscous44:33 – Recommendations for These Periods of Time47:27 – 1054 and the Division of the East and the West52:57 – How Did the Filioque Controversy Contribute to the Division?56:43 – Was There Unity with Protestants Against the Papacy?59:30 – ‘Orthodoxies’ Rather than a Universal Orthodox Church1:05:22 – What Actually Unites the Different Orthodox Churches?1:08:17 – Augustine in the Eastern Orthodox Tradition1:10:13 – Three Major Trajectories in the Early Church1:13:11 – Intrepreting the Fathers Through Origen1:16:05 – Encouragements to Men Considering Eastern Orthodoxy1:20:48 – Closing Thoughts1:21:33 – OutroResources to Click“Eastern Orthodoxy: How Did It Emerge in History?” – Donald FairbairnTheme of the Month: Go West, Young Men: Evaluating the Drift toward Eastern OrthodoxyGive to Support the WorkBooks to ReadThe Global Church–The First Eight Centuries: From Pentecost through the Rise of Islam – Donald FairbairnThe Story of Creed and Confessions: Tracing the Development of the Christian Faith – Donald Fairbairn and Ryan ReevesEastern Orthodoxy through Western Eyes – Donald FairbairnThe Eastern Christian Churches: A Brief Survey – Ronald Roberson
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  • 5.25 Tony Costa • Reading • “The Challenge of Eastern Orthodoxy: Comparing Evangelical and Eastern Orthodox Theology”

    5.25 Tony Costa • Reading • “The Challenge of Eastern Orthodoxy: Comparing Evangelical and Eastern Orthodox Theology”
    2026/05/11
    ABOUT THE EPISODEYoung Protestants are reportedly departing for Eastern Orthodoxy in droves. What are the major differences between Eastern Orthodoxy and Evangelical Protestant Christianity?SponsorThis month’s sponsor is Grimke Seminary. Pastors are called to care for the church of God that God called them to. So why do seminaries require men to leave their church to pursue theological studies? At Grimké Seminary, you can get Christ-centered, theological training in the Reformed, Protestant tradition, without leaving your local church. They offer a range of pastoral studies for students of all backgrounds to serve your growth in ministry, from a Bachelor’s to a Doctor of Ministry.To apply, go to grimkeseminary.org and use the code “christoverall” to have your application fee waived.Resources to Click“The Challenges of Eastern Orthodoxy: Comparing Evangelical and Eastern Orthodox Theology” – Tony Costa“Frank Schaeffer, Former Evangelical Leader, is a Self-Declared Atheist Who Believes in God” – Huffington Post“’The Bible Answer Man’ Turns East: An Unlikely Conversion” – Erwin Lutzer“Young Men Leaving Traditional Churches for ‘Masculine’ Orthodox Christianity in Droves” – Rikki Schlott“Evangelical Pastors and the Challenge of Eastern Orthdoxy” – Scott Hurst and Christian Clement-Schlimm“Reality: Questions regarding the Authenticity of the Sigillion of 1583” – Joshua Schooping“The Sunday of Orthodoxy 2024”“Service of the Small Paraklesis”“Entrance of the Mother of God into the Temple” – Orthodox Christianity“Debatable, Unnecessary, or Essential? The Virgin Birth and Mary as the Mother of God” – Michael Pereira“Confession of Dositheus”“What is Salvation?” – Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon“Divine Energies: Eastern Orthodoxy’s Strangest and Most Important Doctrine” – Knox BrownTheme of the Month: Go West, Young Men: Evaluating the Drift toward Eastern OrthodoxyGive to Support the WorkBooks to ReadDancing Alone: The Quest for Orthodox Faith in the Age of False Religion – Frank SchaefferThe Orthodox Church: An Introduction to Eastern Christianity – Timothy WareThrough Western Eyes: Eastern Orthodoxy, A Reformed Perspective – Robert LethamThree Views on Eastern Orthodoxy and Evangelicalism – ed. James J. StamoolisDisillusioned: Why I Left the Eastern Orthodox Priesthood and Church – Joshua SchoopingEastern Orthodoxy: Through the Lens of Sola Scriptura – Samuel S. FaragThe Holy Standards: The Creeds, Confessions, and Catechisms of the Eastern Orthodox Church – Joshua SchoopingThe Filioque: History of a Doctrinal Controversy – A. Edward SiecienskiVindicating the Filioque: The Church Fathers at the Council of Florence – Thomas Crean, O.P.The Holy Trinity: In Scripture, History, Theology, and Worship – Robert LethamEarly Christian Creed and Hymns, What the Earliest Christians Believed in Word an Song: An Exegetical-Theological Study – Tony CostaThe Biblical Canon: Its Origin, Transmission, and Authority – Lee Martin MacDonaldThe Canon Debate – Lee Martin MacDonald and James A. SandersThe Biblical Canon Lists from Early Christianity: Texts and Analysis – Edmon Gallagher and John D. MeadeThe Old Testament in Eastern Orthodox Tradition – Eugen J. PentiucThe Acts of the Second Council of Nicaea (787) – Richard PriceIcons and Power: the Mother of God in Byzantium – Bissera V. PentchevaThe Orthodox Study Bible – eds. Joseph Allen and Michel NajimProtestant Patriarch: The Life of Cyril Lukaris (1572-1638) Patriarch of Constantinople – G.A. Hadjiantoniou
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  • 5.24 Donald Fairbairn • Reading • "Eastern Orthodoxy: How Did It Emerge in History?"

    5.24 Donald Fairbairn • Reading • "Eastern Orthodoxy: How Did It Emerge in History?"
    2026/05/04

    ABOUT THE EPISODE

    Discover where Eastern Orthodoxy came from and how it differs from other Christian traditions.

    Sponsor

    This month’s sponsor is Grimke Seminary. Pastors are called to care for the church of God that God called them to. So why do seminaries require men to leave their church to pursue theological studies? At Grimké Seminary, you can get Christ-centered, theological training in the Reformed, Protestant tradition, without leaving your local church. They offer a range of pastoral studies for students of all backgrounds to serve your growth in ministry, from a Bachelor’s to a Doctor of Ministry.

    To apply, go to grimkeseminary.org and use the code “christoverall” to have your application fee waived.

    Resources to Click

    • “Eastern Orthodoxy: How Did It Emerge in History?” – Donald Fairbairn
    • Theme of the Month: Go West, Young Men: Evaluating the Drift toward Eastern Orthodoxy
    • Give to Support the Work

    Books to Read

    • The Global Church–The First Eight Centuries: From Pentecost through the Rise of Islam – Donald Fairbairn
    • The Story of Creed and Confessions: Tracing the Development of the Christian Faith – Donald Fairbairn and Ryan Reeves
    • Eastern Orthodoxy through Western Eyes – Donald Fairbairn
    • The Eastern Christian Churches: A Brief Survey – Ronald Roberson
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    28 分
  • 5.23 David Schrock, Trent Hunter, & Stephen Wellum • Interview • “On the Third Day: Seeing Resurrection from Beginning to End”

    5.23 David Schrock, Trent Hunter, & Stephen Wellum • Interview • “On the Third Day: Seeing Resurrection from Beginning to End”
    2026/04/27
    ABOUT THE EPISODEListen in as Trent Hunter and Stephen Wellum interview David Schrock on his COA Longform essay, "On the Third Day: Seeing Resurrection from Beginning to End"SponsorThis month’s sponsor: Indianapolis Theological Seminary (indysem.org).For men interested in pastoral training, take a look at the Shepherd’s Fellowship. This church-embedded, pastorally-mentored, fully-funded MDiv is beginning Fall 2026.For more information, check out indysem.org/shepherdsfellowship.Timestamps00:32 – Intro03:05 – Resurrection in the New Testament05:40 – Where Can We Start With the Pattern of Resurrection?08:16 – The List of the Third Day Patterns11:30 – Observing the Creation Patterns in the Days of Genesis14:35 – What Should We See in Day 2?19:12 – The Type of the Third Day Starts in Day 3 of Creation23:20 – Pauline Thought Linked to Creation26:26 – Creation Provides the Foundation for New Creation30:08 – John 2 & the Third Day35:04 – Textual Warrant and Allegory40:42- Closing Thoughts and OutroResources to Click“On the Third Day: Seeing Resurrection From Beginning to End” – David Schrock“From Slight Peg to Cornerstone to Capstone: The Resurrection of Christ on ‘the Third Day’ according to the Scriptures,” – Stephen Dempster“Raised on the Third Day according to the Scriptures”: Resurrection Typology in the Genesis Creation Narrative” – Nicolas P. Lunn“Creation & Covenant: Genesis 1-3” – Occoquan Bible Church“The First Day of the Lord (Genesis 3): Seven Reasons the Fall Occurred on the Seventh Day” – David SchrockTheme of the Month: Resurrection in the Old TestamentGive to Support the WorkBooks to ReadGenesis 1–11, Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture – Andrew Louth and Marco ContiMatthew Henry’s Commentary on the Whole Bible, Vol. 1 – Matthew Henry“Typology,” in Dictionary of the New Testament Use of the Old Testament – eds. G.K. Beal, D.A. Carson, Benjamin L. Gladd, and Andrew David NaselliLeviticus (NAC) – Mark F. Rooker
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    42 分
  • 5.22 David Schrock • Reading • "On the Third Day: Seeing Resurrection from Beginning to End"

    5.22 David Schrock • Reading • "On the Third Day: Seeing Resurrection from Beginning to End"
    2026/04/20

    ABOUT THE EPISODE

    The theme of resurrection is prominent in scripture from its very first pages until the end. See how it is present in the creation account of Genesis.

    Sponsor

    This month’s sponsor: Indianapolis Theological Seminary (indysem.org).

    For men interested in pastoral training, take a look at the Shepherd’s Fellowship. This church-embedded, pastorally-mentored, fully-funded MDiv is beginning Fall 2026.
    For more information, check out indysem.org/shepherdsfellowship.

    Resources to Click

    • “On the Third Day: Seeing Resurrection From Beginning to End” – David Schrock
    • “From Slight Peg to Cornerstone to Capstone: The Resurrection of Christ on ‘the Third Day’ according to the Scriptures,” – Stephen Dempster
    • “Raised on the Third Day according to the Scriptures”: Resurrection Typology in the Genesis Creation Narrative” – Nicolas P. Lunn
    • “Creation & Covenant: Genesis 1-3” – Occoquan Bible Church
    • “The First Day of the Lord (Genesis 3): Seven Reasons the Fall Occurred on the Seventh Day” – David Schrock
    • Theme of the Month: Resurrection in the Old Testament
    • Give to Support the Work

    Books to Read

    • Genesis 1–11, Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture – Andrew Louth and Marco Conti
    • Matthew Henry’s Commentary on the Whole Bible, Vol. 1 – Matthew Henry
    • “Typology,” in Dictionary of the New Testament Use of the Old Testament – eds. G.K. Beal, D.A. Carson, Benjamin L. Gladd, and Andrew David Naselli
    • Leviticus (NAC) – Mark F. Rooker
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    52 分