About this episode

The episode discusses the Eastern Orthodox belief regarding the soul's trial by demons after death and the implications for salvation.

ABOUT THE EPISODE According to Eastern Orthodoxy, at death the soul ascends to various levels where Angels and Demons engage in a courtroom battle. What determines whether the soul goes up to heaven or down to hell? (Spoiler: it’s not Jesus) 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 “Aerial Toll Houses, or The Saving Weight of Works: The Soul’s Trial by Demons After Death According to Eastern Orthodoxy” – Joshua Schooping “Octoechos” – Encyclopedia.com “The Origins of Pascha and Great Week – Part II” – Rev. Alkiviadis C. Calivas “The Icon FAQ” – Orthodox Christian Information Center “Icons as Teachers” –…

People in this episode

Guest: Joshua Schooping

Topics covered

• Eastern Orthodoxy
• soul after death
• courtroom battle
• Angels and Demons
• theological studies
• works and salvation

Keywords

• Eastern Orthodoxy
• soul
• demons
• heaven
• hell
• theological training
• courtroom battle
• works
• salvation

Sponsors

Grimke Seminary

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Aerial Toll Houses, or The Saving Weight of Works: The Soul’s Trial by Demons After Death according to Eastern Orthodoxy, Octoechos, The Origins of Pascha and Great Week – Part II, The Icon FAQ, Icons as Teachers, Exhortation to Baptism, Aerial Toll Houses, Provisional Judgment, and the Orthodox Faith, After Death

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