About this episode

The episode discusses the reasons behind Protestant conversions to Eastern Orthodoxy and evaluates its teachings against Scripture.

Why are so many Protestants converting to Eastern Orthodoxy? In this episode of Redeeming Truth , Pastor Jon Benzinger is joined by former Oriental Orthodox insider and Baptist pastor Samuel Farag to explore one of the fastest-growing conversations within evangelical Christianity. Drawing from his personal journey and years of study, Samuel explains what Eastern Orthodoxy teaches about Scripture, tradition, salvation, Mary, icons, the church, and assurance—and why he ultimately concluded that these teachings must be evaluated by the authority of Scripture alone. Whether you're personally exploring Orthodoxy, have loved ones asking questions, or simply want a better understanding of its beliefs, this episode offers a thoughtful, gracious, and biblically grounded conversation. Click here to Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCenfIkvDIJa4Qb4WgsH8hkw?sub_confirmation=1 REDEEMING TRUTH MEDIA: http://redeemingtruthmedia.org/ Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/redeemerbibleaz/ For more information about Redeemer Bible Church in Gilbert, Arizona, or to help support this ministry, please visit us at https://www.redeemeraz.org Join our Facebook Group…

People in this episode

Host: Jon Benzinger

Guest: Samuel Farag

Topics covered

• Eastern Orthodoxy
• Protestant conversion
• Scripture authority
• Christian beliefs
• salvation
• tradition

Keywords

• Eastern Orthodoxy
• Protestants
• Scripture
• salvation
• tradition
• Christianity
• icons
• Mary

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Redeemer Bible Church, Eastern Orthodoxy, Baptist, evangelical Christianity, Redeeming Truth

Places: Gilbert, Arizona

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