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.
Author(s): Peter E. Gillquist
Publisher: Ancient Faith Publishing
Year: 2012
Language: English
Pages: 191
Tags: memoir, biography, christianity, orthodoxy, religion, nonfiction, theology, church, faith, spirituality
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 âTâ 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
