This discussion gives the Orthodox Christian teaching from Holy Scriptures, about the stark opposition of the Kingdom of Christ and that of satan's worldly kingdom of darkness and utopias of philosophy. Father James Matta and Matushka Irene teach that what began at Pentecost continues only in the Orthodox Church that remains opposed to the secular "success" teachings popularized by mega-church pastors and their books. Parts Two and Three follow: DVD available from Orthodox Mission, P.O.Box 6986, Los Osos, CA 93412 www.descentoftheholyspirit.org
very memorable teaching points. upsidedown. insideout. Amen. there is some heavenly music that comes in out out in the background. What is it???
ozarkdox 8 months ago
very memorable teaching points. upsidedown. insideout. Amen.
ozarkdox 8 months ago
@Goldie450 You are following Augustine of Hippo 's error that "Beatific Vision" is only possible after death! The "Uncreated Light" may be seen in prayer - the Light of Christ shining in Heaven.
The "Kingdom is within you.." Luke 17:21, the "rule and reign" of the King indwelling His own. At the 2nd Coming of Christ, (Rom.8:18-19), the "sons of God are revealed" openly. We Orthodox pray "Thy Kingdom come" to us on earth. We live in the "eighth day" of His Resurrection Life.
JudithMatta 1 year ago
His Kingdom is "within us". His Kingdom is HERE and is now - although not manifest until Ro. 8:28 "the sons of God are manifest" in the 2nd Coming of our Saviour. His Kingdom opposes every aspect of what the secularists believe to be important in our lives. Pride of appearance and wealth drives their world of darkness ; the Kingdom of Christ is based on humility from the Holy Spirit which plants His Kingdom in our hearts. That's "inside out, and upside down"...compared to Satan's kingdom.
JudithMatta 2 years ago