And if it didn't come from heaven [ the direct infallible supernatural mind of God transmitted by those He chose to write down the actual words H wanted them to write] then you wind up the fairy tale tradition of the Orthodox. How do the Orthodox believe that what they have now is all there is? We could find some more traditional stuff to be found under a rock somewhere. As you listen to what this man believes it is amazing the contradictions that is disclosed in his speech. He believes the bible yet obviously [as his logic goes] Jesus said stuff that isn't in the bible so---so -- what ? Now we try to find in some traditional teaching what other stuff is important about what Christ may or may not have said. Are you kidding me? Based on this kind of human reasoning we can never have any foundation on what to believe. If you remember the main problem Christ had with the Jews was their "tradition" Matthew 15:1-9. Your tradition is eld above the word of God. The "so called Pentateuch" is word for word from God's mind to the paper through the mind of Moses. And nothing of Supernatural spiritual relevance is left out.
@@bobwood5146 The Quran didn't come from heaven because it cites known pre-Quranic sources like the Talmud in Surah 5:32, the Infancy Gospel of Thomas in Surah 5:110, plagiarizes Alexander the Great story from the Syriac Alexander Legend , borrows from Gnostic sources in Surah 4:157 (see the Second Treatise of the Great Seth dated to the 3rd century). Ubayy ibn Ka'b says through Aisha that 2/3 of Surah 33 is missing. The Quran claims to be from heaven, so what was Allah doing for all eternity thinking about Muhammad being annoyed by dinner guests in Surah 33:53? But it gets better because the Quran affirms the authority of the bible in verses like Surah 5:46-47 and Surah 3:3-4. So when Muslims condemn our scriptures, they are parting with early Muslims on this issue.
@@bobwood5146 are you smoking meth ? This guy explains biblical issues extraordinarily well and has exact historical references to boot. An excellent apologist for Jesus Christ and Christianity.
Thank you so very much. I am blown away by Fr. Thomas' devotion to the Gospel, to the accuracy of Christ. All glory to God. I'm a protestant and never have I felt such assurance, except when I read Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan. Lord please have mercy on me, I am a prisoner to myself, locked in darkness, afraid to step here or there. Where to now....?
Once you get to home, you will have no fears anymore. Home is where everyone feels safe. And the step would be to step into the Orthodox Church building and take it from there. Welcome.
Thank you for these videos. With all the down time and "working from home" going on now, it is good to have some inspirational grounding in Orthodox teachings.
So glad to finally have the opportunity to see these interviews with Fr Tom. They are very timely and inspiring. Thank you for publishing these videos of him.
I always hear Father Thomas with great pleasure, he was such a dynamic and knowledgeable Priest! But specially he was very simple in his wording, so easy to understand, may God grant all His Priests to teach so. Thank you.
Christ is risen... Such a wonderful clip. This is the first I’ve ever heard of him but I will be snapping up other things with him that i find... Lord have mercy!!!
Current Protestant attending my local Orthodox Church to learn and experience. Very much prefer listening to this over hard debates, EO vs RC or Prot. Debates always leave me feeling empty, the discourse turns ugly and nothing seems edifying. No love and the enmity continues. The Parrish priest recommended Mr. Hopko’s books and a women in the congregation lent me one. Thank you for posting these talks, edifying and informative for an inquirer.
Forgive me for I am much less studied than Father Hopko, but I believe he meant to say that Paul didn’t quote from the New Testament, instead of what he said being that he didn’t ever quote Jesus, since Paul does quote Jesus when he explained the Eucharist in 1 cor 11, quoting Jesus as saying “this is My body…” etc. Again forgive me for my stupidity
Read Jude verse 23. "Save" here is not talking about eternal salvation. I would recommend learning more about Orthodox teaching, respectfully. Edit: Read James 5:20 as well.
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"The Bible is not like the Koran, seemingly dropped from heaven". This is pure gold.
And if it didn't come from heaven [ the direct infallible supernatural mind of God transmitted by those He chose to write down the actual words H wanted them to write] then you wind up the fairy tale tradition of the Orthodox. How do the Orthodox believe that what they have now is all there is? We could find some more traditional stuff to be found under a rock somewhere. As you listen to what this man believes it is amazing the contradictions that is disclosed in his speech. He believes the bible yet obviously [as his logic goes] Jesus said stuff that isn't in the bible so---so -- what ? Now we try to find in some traditional teaching what other stuff is important about what Christ may or may not have said. Are you kidding me? Based on this kind of human reasoning we can never have any foundation on what to believe. If you remember the main problem Christ had with the Jews was their "tradition" Matthew 15:1-9. Your tradition is eld above the word of God. The "so called Pentateuch" is word for word from God's mind to the paper through the mind of Moses. And nothing of Supernatural spiritual relevance is left out.
@@bobwood5146 The Quran didn't come from heaven because it cites known pre-Quranic sources like the Talmud in Surah 5:32, the Infancy Gospel of Thomas in Surah 5:110, plagiarizes Alexander the Great story from the Syriac Alexander Legend , borrows from Gnostic sources in Surah 4:157 (see the Second Treatise of the Great Seth dated to the 3rd century). Ubayy ibn Ka'b says through Aisha that 2/3 of Surah 33 is missing. The Quran claims to be from heaven, so what was Allah doing for all eternity thinking about Muhammad being annoyed by dinner guests in Surah 33:53? But it gets better because the Quran affirms the authority of the bible in verses like Surah 5:46-47 and Surah 3:3-4. So when Muslims condemn our scriptures, they are parting with early Muslims on this issue.
@@bobwood5146 are you smoking meth ? This guy explains biblical issues extraordinarily well and has exact historical references to boot.
An excellent apologist for Jesus Christ and Christianity.
A few months ago I was in the habit of listening to Fr Hopko's podcast. Hearing his voice again now is so nice :) I've learned so much from him ❤️
Where can I find these podcasts? I'd like to hear more from him and am saddened to read that he has passed.
Fr. Hopko was such a blessing. May his memory be eternal.
Thank you for sharing.
I love this man. He's so energetic and happy! Glory to God
Fr. Tom was an energizing figure that is sorely missed. Thank you for these timely videos. What a blessing!
@@alessandroalan7817 who cares?
I've been wrestling with the whole "God's word" question recently. I desperately needed to hear this.
This was great! I am a Protestant Christian of the non-denominational kind, but agreed with what he said. Thanks!
We need a Hopko in every community on Earth ❤️
Thank you so very much. I am blown away by Fr. Thomas' devotion to the Gospel, to the accuracy of Christ. All glory to God. I'm a protestant and never have I felt such assurance, except when I read Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan. Lord please have mercy on me, I am a prisoner to myself, locked in darkness, afraid to step here or there. Where to now....?
Once you get to home, you will have no fears anymore. Home is where everyone feels safe. And the step would be to step into the Orthodox Church building and take it from there. Welcome.
Lord Jesus Christ
Son and Word
Help me to learn your Words
And to follow you.
Truly father Hopko is a spiritual father, grateful to our lord for him. So helpful in my journey Into Orthodoxy from a Calvary chapel background.
Never get tired of listening to him
Thank you for these videos. With all the down time and "working from home" going on now, it is good to have some inspirational grounding in Orthodox teachings.
So glad to finally have the opportunity to see these interviews with Fr Tom. They are very timely and inspiring. Thank you for publishing these videos of him.
Thanks to God...yes, he had a prophetic voice!
I always hear Father Thomas with great pleasure, he was such a dynamic and knowledgeable Priest! But specially he was very simple in his wording, so easy to understand, may God grant all His Priests to teach so. Thank you.
Christ is risen... Such a wonderful clip. This is the first I’ve ever heard of him but I will be snapping up other things with him that i find... Lord have mercy!!!
Thank you so much for this. Love Father Tom! May his memory be eternal! ❤️☦️
One of your BEST! So glad you shared it. Thank you!
May his memory be eternal. I cherish listening to Fr. Thomas’ podcasts.
He surely was a incredible and faithful man. Eternal Memory +
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Thank you for these current videos from Fr. Hopko. They feel like fresh air & a hammer at the same time & it's wonderful.
Very powerful. God bless
Current Protestant attending my local Orthodox Church to learn and experience. Very much prefer listening to this over hard debates, EO vs RC or Prot. Debates always leave me feeling empty, the discourse turns ugly and nothing seems edifying. No love and the enmity continues.
The Parrish priest recommended Mr. Hopko’s books and a women in the congregation lent me one.
Thank you for posting these talks, edifying and informative for an inquirer.
Certainly understand(!) Glory to God for all things...may God continue to guide your steps! 🙏🏻
Thanks!
Thanks so much, Joy...your kindness means a lot!
Hi! I wonder if you had a transcript of what Fr. Hopko's message? thanks
Forgive me for I am much less studied than Father Hopko, but I believe he meant to say that Paul didn’t quote from the New Testament, instead of what he said being that he didn’t ever quote Jesus, since Paul does quote Jesus when he explained the Eucharist in 1 cor 11, quoting Jesus as saying “this is My body…” etc.
Again forgive me for my stupidity
some trues are there .....but not all. Holy Mary save us ........save us .......thing about it
Read Jude verse 23. "Save" here is not talking about eternal salvation. I would recommend learning more about Orthodox teaching, respectfully.
Edit: Read James 5:20 as well.
:)
Old Testament Christians.
13:18 onward has orthotrads frothing out the mouth. Tfw biblical fundamentalism isn't actually Christian.
@Iron Americana thank you for proving my point :-)
“Orthotrads”?
@@eduardovalentin9416 Not really, he explains it the way John of damascus or Johm Chrysostom does
I'm an orthotrad and i agree with him completely. Scripture matters but the interpretation by the church fathers matters equally.