Becoming Orthodox: A Journey to the Ancient Christian Faith

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This revised edition includes a new epilogue, "Coming up on Twenty-Five Years" since the entry of the Evangelical Orthodox into the Holy Orthodox Church. This is the story of a handful of courageous men and their congregations who risked stable occupations, security and the approval of life-long friends to be obedient to God's call.It is also the story of every believer who is searching for the Church. Where Christ is Lord. Where holiness, human responsibility, and the sovereignty of God are preached. Where fellowship is more than a covered-dish supper in the church basement. And where fads and fashions take a backseat to apostolic worship and doctrine.This is a book, for Orthodox Christians, looking for ways to bring new life to their own Churches. It's also a book for those completely dissatisfied--those on their own search. And it's a book for Orthodox Christians, looking for renewal. Foreword ........................................................................................................................................................vii Acknowledgments ..............................................................................................................................xi PART ONE: FROM ARROWHEAD SPRINGS TO ANTIOCH 1. Never Say Never...........................................................................................................................3 2. The Phantom Search for the Perfect Church .......................................9 3. A Week We Will Not Forget ....................................................................................27 4. Finding the New Testament Church ...........................................................41 PART TWO: ORTHODOXY AND THE BIBLE 5. The “T” Word ...............................................................................................................................57 6. Why We Worship the Way We Do ................................................................71 7. Call No Man Father .............................................................................................................87 8. Facing Up to Mary ................................................................................................................97 9. A Sign for All Christians ...........................................................................................111 PART THREE: THE GREAT ENTRANCE 10. A Decade of Decision ....................................................................................................121 11. Welcome Home! ..................................................................................................................139 12. On to the Third Millennium ...............................................................................157 Revised EPILOGUE Coming up on Twenty-Five Years ...........................................................................167 Memory Eternal ...............................................................181 About the Author .........................................................................................................................183 For Further Reading...................................................................................................................185