POKROV Russian Orthodox Church Melbourne Sat, 07 Mar 2026 01:50:13 -0500 http://www.pokrov.com.au en-au © 2026 POKROV Russian Orthodox Church Melbourne yes Support this Podcast 100ff71f-8c9e-5895-9453-a5da615c1534 Fr Nicholas Karipoff episodic false These podcasts are a collection of sermons, talks, theology discussions and lectures that take place at the church or with the parishioners and are based on Orthodox Christianity. They are thoughtful and meant to be provocative in thinking about God and the Church. Most services are now livestreamed and can be seen on YouTube.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) orthodox, bible study, christianity, russian, catechism, christianity classes Fr Nicholas Karipoff https://storage.buzzsprout.com/ijp4n0dt1onztvxawoac310omfgq?.jpg POKROV Russian Orthodox Church Melbourne http://www.pokrov.com.au Session 19 – The Trinitarian Mode of Life (Subdeacon Nicholas Kocyan) Session 19 – The Trinitarian Mode of Life (Subdeacon Nicholas Kocyan) In today’s modern age, it has become a habit to use the terms ‘person’ and ‘individual’ as though they were synonyms, often using them indifferently to express the same thing, however, these two terms have opposite meaning. What this session will explore is the difference between these two terms, and how the goal of our life is a mode of existence and a reflection of the inner life of the Trinity. A relationship and communion, not only with God, but also with our neighbour, that calls us to transcend our human nature as we to strive towards personhood through and in Jesus Christ. 


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]]> In today’s modern age, it has become a habit to use the terms ‘person’ and ‘individual’ as though they were synonyms, often using them indifferently to express the same thing, however, these two terms have opposite meaning. What this session will explore is the difference between these two terms, and how the goal of our life is a mode of existence and a reflection of the inner life of the Trinity. A relationship and communion, not only with God, but also with our neighbour, that calls us to transcend our human nature as we to strive towards personhood through and in Jesus Christ. 


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]]> Fr Nicholas Karipoff Buzzsprout-17646824 Sun, 10 Aug 2025 21:00:00 +1000 4195 1 19 full false Session 18 – Asceticism and Martyrdom (Fr Nicholas Karipoff) Session 18 – Asceticism and Martyrdom (Fr Nicholas Karipoff) Christ is very clear about the connection of His Cross to our personal cross as an acceptance of the journey up the mountain of Transfiguration. Christian asceticism is not about one’s efforts to become a ‘better person’, but about the synergy of transformation of our humanity with Christ in the life of the Church. The holy fathers emphasise the labours necessary to achieve some measure of humility to learn from the meekness and humility of Christ. By striving to live in that spirit we become witnesses to the Truth – the Lord Jesus Christ. We should be ready to give an account of our faith or may even be called to serve the Word of God in one of the ministries of the Church. 


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]]> Christ is very clear about the connection of His Cross to our personal cross as an acceptance of the journey up the mountain of Transfiguration. Christian asceticism is not about one’s efforts to become a ‘better person’, but about the synergy of transformation of our humanity with Christ in the life of the Church. The holy fathers emphasise the labours necessary to achieve some measure of humility to learn from the meekness and humility of Christ. By striving to live in that spirit we become witnesses to the Truth – the Lord Jesus Christ. We should be ready to give an account of our faith or may even be called to serve the Word of God in one of the ministries of the Church. 


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]]> Fr Nicholas Karipoff Buzzsprout-17646820 Sun, 10 Aug 2025 21:00:00 +1000 4659 1 18 full false Session 17 – “What has Athens to do with Jerusalem” (Reader Zachary Armstrong) Session 17 – “What has Athens to do with Jerusalem” (Reader Zachary Armstrong) One of the greatest struggles facing Orthodox Christians today is in understanding how the Church and the World relate, and how we are meant to live as Orthodox Christians in a world that is becoming increasingly hostile to (especially traditional) Christianity. In this session, we will be looking at how the Church has related to the world both when society at large has been Christian, as well as in societies hostile to Christianity. We will especially seek to understand how science and faith can interrelate and complement each other. Finally, we will explore the ways in which we can be a “light on a hill,” sharing our Christian faith with others in both words and especially deeds. 


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]]> One of the greatest struggles facing Orthodox Christians today is in understanding how the Church and the World relate, and how we are meant to live as Orthodox Christians in a world that is becoming increasingly hostile to (especially traditional) Christianity. In this session, we will be looking at how the Church has related to the world both when society at large has been Christian, as well as in societies hostile to Christianity. We will especially seek to understand how science and faith can interrelate and complement each other. Finally, we will explore the ways in which we can be a “light on a hill,” sharing our Christian faith with others in both words and especially deeds. 


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]]> Fr Nicholas Karipoff Buzzsprout-17529328 Sat, 19 Jul 2025 20:00:00 +1000 5638 1 17 full false Session 16 – Services & Marriage/Monasticism (Reader Zachary Armstrong) Session 16 – Services & Marriage/Monasticism (Reader Zachary Armstrong) The life of the Church is not confined to the ‘academic’ realm of dogmatic theology. Orthodoxy translated means “right worship” – which ultimately means that Orthodoxy is a way of life focused on worshipping God in a manner pleasing to Him, as opposed to having the most advanced understanding of dogmatic theology. This right worship takes place in the services of the Church which have ancient roots back to the earliest Christians and the cycle of services that would take place in the Temple and Synagogues. In this session, we will explore the cycles of Orthodox Services, focusing particularly on the Vigil and the Liturgy. We will then delve into the yearly cycles of fasts and feasts in Orthodoxy, before briefly looking into the meaning and structure of the marriage service in the Orthodox Church. 


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]]> The life of the Church is not confined to the ‘academic’ realm of dogmatic theology. Orthodoxy translated means “right worship” – which ultimately means that Orthodoxy is a way of life focused on worshipping God in a manner pleasing to Him, as opposed to having the most advanced understanding of dogmatic theology. This right worship takes place in the services of the Church which have ancient roots back to the earliest Christians and the cycle of services that would take place in the Temple and Synagogues. In this session, we will explore the cycles of Orthodox Services, focusing particularly on the Vigil and the Liturgy. We will then delve into the yearly cycles of fasts and feasts in Orthodoxy, before briefly looking into the meaning and structure of the marriage service in the Orthodox Church. 


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]]> Fr Nicholas Karipoff Buzzsprout-17529327 Sat, 19 Jul 2025 20:00:00 +1000 4199 1 16 full false Session 15 – A life in the Sacraments (Subdeacon Nicholas Kocyan) Session 15 – A life in the Sacraments (Subdeacon Nicholas Kocyan) Orthodox theology regards the sacraments as sacred actions through which the encounter between God and the human person takes place. In them our union with God, in so far as it is possible in this earthly life, is realised. What this session will focus on is a brief overview of the main sacraments of the Orthodox church, also known as mysteries, with particular focus on Baptism and the Eucharist. We will delve into how the sacraments are not only spiritual, but also a bodily communion, as the human person enters the divine mystery with their whole being, their soul and body become immersed in God. We enter into these mysteries not as individuals, but as a collectivity of people in the pursuit of true existence. 


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]]> Orthodox theology regards the sacraments as sacred actions through which the encounter between God and the human person takes place. In them our union with God, in so far as it is possible in this earthly life, is realised. What this session will focus on is a brief overview of the main sacraments of the Orthodox church, also known as mysteries, with particular focus on Baptism and the Eucharist. We will delve into how the sacraments are not only spiritual, but also a bodily communion, as the human person enters the divine mystery with their whole being, their soul and body become immersed in God. We enter into these mysteries not as individuals, but as a collectivity of people in the pursuit of true existence. 


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]]> Fr Nicholas Karipoff Buzzsprout-17429275 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 20:00:00 +1000 4660 full false Session 14 – Ecclesiology (Fr Nicholas Karipoff) Session 14 – Ecclesiology (Fr Nicholas Karipoff) The Church is a divine and human organism, the Body of Christ. The words at the beginning of the Creed apply to the Church: “I believe in ... Church’. Because we embrace the Church with our faith it is misunderstood by those who rely entirely on their reason. In this session we look at every word of this article of the Creed to come to some understanding of what the Church is and how we live the life of the Church. The accent in the Church is on life, an existential experience, not an intellectual activity. There is a concreteness in being an Orthodox Christian.

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]]> The Church is a divine and human organism, the Body of Christ. The words at the beginning of the Creed apply to the Church: “I believe in ... Church’. Because we embrace the Church with our faith it is misunderstood by those who rely entirely on their reason. In this session we look at every word of this article of the Creed to come to some understanding of what the Church is and how we live the life of the Church. The accent in the Church is on life, an existential experience, not an intellectual activity. There is a concreteness in being an Orthodox Christian.

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]]> Fr Nicholas Karipoff Buzzsprout-17429273 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 20:00:00 +1000 4090 1 14 full false Session 13 – The Holy Spirit (Reader Zachary Armstrong) Session 13 – The Holy Spirit (Reader Zachary Armstrong) The Holy Spirit can easily be overlooked in discussions about God. The role of God the Son – Christ – is so central that it cannot be missed, and His discussions about His relationship with His Heavenly Father throughout the Gospels means that we do not overlook the Father. 

However, while the presence of the Holy Spirit as described explicitly in the Bible is smaller, we can see the work of the Spirit more clearly both by exegeting certain texts deeper, as well as by examining the theology of the Spirit – or Pneumatology – that was laid out by the Church Fathers in councils and dogmatic treatises. In this session, we will investigate how the Spirit interacts with believers in the Church and the world as a whole, especially focusing on His role as “Paraklete” or Comforter. We will also look at the ways in which the Spirit relates to the Trinity, especially in seeking to combat ideas that subordinate the Holy Spirit to either of the other Persons of the Trinity. To end this discussion, we will look at why the Orthodox Church refused to accept the insertion of the fililoque in the Creed. 

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]]> The Holy Spirit can easily be overlooked in discussions about God. The role of God the Son – Christ – is so central that it cannot be missed, and His discussions about His relationship with His Heavenly Father throughout the Gospels means that we do not overlook the Father. 

However, while the presence of the Holy Spirit as described explicitly in the Bible is smaller, we can see the work of the Spirit more clearly both by exegeting certain texts deeper, as well as by examining the theology of the Spirit – or Pneumatology – that was laid out by the Church Fathers in councils and dogmatic treatises. In this session, we will investigate how the Spirit interacts with believers in the Church and the world as a whole, especially focusing on His role as “Paraklete” or Comforter. We will also look at the ways in which the Spirit relates to the Trinity, especially in seeking to combat ideas that subordinate the Holy Spirit to either of the other Persons of the Trinity. To end this discussion, we will look at why the Orthodox Church refused to accept the insertion of the fililoque in the Creed. 

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]]> Fr Nicholas Karipoff Buzzsprout-17239542 Wed, 28 May 2025 21:00:00 +1000 3664 1 13 full false Session 12 – Last things and the second coming of Christ (Subdeacon Nicholas Kocyan) Session 12 – Last things and the second coming of Christ (Subdeacon Nicholas Kocyan) This session will focus on the last things to come – The end of history, what happens to the soul after death, judgment, and an Orthodox understanding of heaven and hell. We will explore the NT and patristic understanding of eschatology, which is one of hope and assurance, Christ-centred rather than Antichrist-centred. 

We will delve into judgement and the second coming of Christ, and how there is no person who will be deprived of God’s love; heaven and hell a reflection of the state of the soul, a choice to deliberately embrace good instead of evil. It is a journey that does not start after death, but starts now, as we struggle to attain the kingdom of heaven during our earthly life. 


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]]> This session will focus on the last things to come – The end of history, what happens to the soul after death, judgment, and an Orthodox understanding of heaven and hell. We will explore the NT and patristic understanding of eschatology, which is one of hope and assurance, Christ-centred rather than Antichrist-centred. 

We will delve into judgement and the second coming of Christ, and how there is no person who will be deprived of God’s love; heaven and hell a reflection of the state of the soul, a choice to deliberately embrace good instead of evil. It is a journey that does not start after death, but starts now, as we struggle to attain the kingdom of heaven during our earthly life. 


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]]> Fr Nicholas Karipoff Buzzsprout-17239523 Wed, 28 May 2025 21:00:00 +1000 4104 1 12 full false Session 11 – Redemption and salvation (Fr Nicholas Karipoff) Session 11 – Redemption and salvation (Fr Nicholas Karipoff) The Resurrection of Christ is central in Christianity. We assemble every week on the day of the Resurrection. Yet the Resurrection cannot be understood without the whole story of our salvation, especially from the time that the Word becomes flesh. We look at our relationship with God based on the gift of free will and see how this makes it possible for us to fall away, then reconnect with God and Christ’s Redemption. This opens to us eternal life and great mercy of His Ascension in our life – now and forever. 


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]]> The Resurrection of Christ is central in Christianity. We assemble every week on the day of the Resurrection. Yet the Resurrection cannot be understood without the whole story of our salvation, especially from the time that the Word becomes flesh. We look at our relationship with God based on the gift of free will and see how this makes it possible for us to fall away, then reconnect with God and Christ’s Redemption. This opens to us eternal life and great mercy of His Ascension in our life – now and forever. 


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]]> Fr Nicholas Karipoff Buzzsprout-16951315 Thu, 10 Apr 2025 20:00:00 +1000 3545 full false Session 10 –The Mother of God and the Incarnation (Subdeacon Nicholas Kocyan) Session 10 –The Mother of God and the Incarnation (Subdeacon Nicholas Kocyan) From an Orthodox perspective, it is essential that we have the correct understanding of Mary, the Mother of God, in order for us to have a correct understanding of Jesus Christ, the incarnate Son of God. If the Mother of God’s image is distorted, so too is the image of her Son. What this session will focus on is the Orthodox veneration of the Mother of God as the Theotokos, the God bearer, and how it was necessary for Christ to be born of a virgin for the salvation of humanity. We will also explore how God, in his love and mercy for humanity, took on human flesh and became man, and was the God-man, containing both human and Divine natures which were in unconfused, indivisible, immutable and inseparable union through the person of Jesus Christ. 


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]]> From an Orthodox perspective, it is essential that we have the correct understanding of Mary, the Mother of God, in order for us to have a correct understanding of Jesus Christ, the incarnate Son of God. If the Mother of God’s image is distorted, so too is the image of her Son. What this session will focus on is the Orthodox veneration of the Mother of God as the Theotokos, the God bearer, and how it was necessary for Christ to be born of a virgin for the salvation of humanity. We will also explore how God, in his love and mercy for humanity, took on human flesh and became man, and was the God-man, containing both human and Divine natures which were in unconfused, indivisible, immutable and inseparable union through the person of Jesus Christ. 


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]]> Fr Nicholas Karipoff Buzzsprout-16842878 Sun, 23 Mar 2025 17:00:00 +1100 3533 full false Session 9 – Who is Christ? (Reader Zachary Armstrong) Session 9 – Who is Christ? (Reader Zachary Armstrong) Christ is central to our Christian faith, yet throughout the history of the Church, there have been massive disputes over Who exactly Christ is. In order to truly understand and therefore assimilate the saving work of Christ, the understanding of Who He is becomes tantamount. What is termed a Christological error, no matter how small, can cause huge repercussion in theology and praxis further down the line. Arianism is one such Christological error, which posited that Christ the Word was not God but rather the greatest of all created beings, thus undermining the dogma of the Holy Trinity. It was in response to this that the first ecumenical council at Nicaea was held, from which we receive the Nicene-Constantinopolitan Creed that we are now lecturing through in this very catechism series today. In this session, we will look at the mind of the Church Fathers and describe their Christology, while looking at some Christological errors that they responded to in order to help us further understand the ‘rights’ and ‘wrongs’ of statements describing Who Christ is. 

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]]> Christ is central to our Christian faith, yet throughout the history of the Church, there have been massive disputes over Who exactly Christ is. In order to truly understand and therefore assimilate the saving work of Christ, the understanding of Who He is becomes tantamount. What is termed a Christological error, no matter how small, can cause huge repercussion in theology and praxis further down the line. Arianism is one such Christological error, which posited that Christ the Word was not God but rather the greatest of all created beings, thus undermining the dogma of the Holy Trinity. It was in response to this that the first ecumenical council at Nicaea was held, from which we receive the Nicene-Constantinopolitan Creed that we are now lecturing through in this very catechism series today. In this session, we will look at the mind of the Church Fathers and describe their Christology, while looking at some Christological errors that they responded to in order to help us further understand the ‘rights’ and ‘wrongs’ of statements describing Who Christ is. 

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]]> Fr Nicholas Karipoff Buzzsprout-16842876 Sun, 23 Mar 2025 17:00:00 +1100 5095 full false Catechism Class - Session 8 – Creation (Subdeacon Nicholas Kocyan)sode Catechism Class - Session 8 – Creation (Subdeacon Nicholas Kocyan)sode What will be explored in this session is God as creator, which is fundamentally different to

that of the Hellenistic perspective. God creates out of nothing, and it is an act that involves all

three Persons of the Holy Trinity. Creating two worlds - one invisible, spiritual and

intelligible, and the other visible and material. We will be delving into the spiritual world of

angels and the origin of evil before reaching the crown of creation. That is, human beings,

created in God’s image and likeness, combining within themselves both the spiritual and

material worlds.

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]]> What will be explored in this session is God as creator, which is fundamentally different to

that of the Hellenistic perspective. God creates out of nothing, and it is an act that involves all

three Persons of the Holy Trinity. Creating two worlds - one invisible, spiritual and

intelligible, and the other visible and material. We will be delving into the spiritual world of

angels and the origin of evil before reaching the crown of creation. That is, human beings,

created in God’s image and likeness, combining within themselves both the spiritual and

material worlds.

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]]> Fr Nicholas Karipoff Buzzsprout-16695531 Sun, 02 Mar 2025 15:00:00 +1100 4378 full false Catechism Class - Session 7 – Faith in the the Trinity (Fr Nicholas Karipoff) Catechism Class - Session 7 – Faith in the the Trinity (Fr Nicholas Karipoff) In this first talk on the Nicene Creed used by the whole Church since 325 AD we first look at the phenomenon of faith. Life is impossible without faith. Even empirical science and mathematics cannot operate without faith. Faith in God is not abstract but an expression of our relationship with Him. Christ God reveals that while God is One He lives an inner life in three Persons. We will discuss the terms ‘essence’ and ‘hypostasis’. 


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]]> In this first talk on the Nicene Creed used by the whole Church since 325 AD we first look at the phenomenon of faith. Life is impossible without faith. Even empirical science and mathematics cannot operate without faith. Faith in God is not abstract but an expression of our relationship with Him. Christ God reveals that while God is One He lives an inner life in three Persons. We will discuss the terms ‘essence’ and ‘hypostasis’. 


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]]> Fr Nicholas Karipoff Buzzsprout-16644203 Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:00:00 +1100 4319 1 7 full false Catechism Class - Session 6 – Prophetic Books (Reader Zachary Armstrong) Catechism Class - Session 6 – Prophetic Books (Reader Zachary Armstrong) In this session we will be exploring what are termed the prophetic books of the Bible. Again, the majority of these are in the Old Testament, with 12 minor prophets and 4 major prophets who all foresaw Christ’s coming and the life of His New Covenant Church in different ways. In the New Testament, The Revelation (Apocalypse) written by St. John the Evangelist is the only prophetic book, which tells of the life of the Church on earth and in heaven, culminating in the second coming of Christ in the future. We will explore the role of prophets and prophecy, as well as establish a basic understanding of key passages from the Old Testament prophets that we can see fulfilled in the life of Christ. 

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]]> In this session we will be exploring what are termed the prophetic books of the Bible. Again, the majority of these are in the Old Testament, with 12 minor prophets and 4 major prophets who all foresaw Christ’s coming and the life of His New Covenant Church in different ways. In the New Testament, The Revelation (Apocalypse) written by St. John the Evangelist is the only prophetic book, which tells of the life of the Church on earth and in heaven, culminating in the second coming of Christ in the future. We will explore the role of prophets and prophecy, as well as establish a basic understanding of key passages from the Old Testament prophets that we can see fulfilled in the life of Christ. 

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]]> Fr Nicholas Karipoff Buzzsprout-16644202 Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:00:00 +1100 3621 1 6 full false Catechism Class - Session 5 (Part 2) – Edifying Literature (Fr Nicholas Karipoff) Catechism Class - Session 5 (Part 2) – Edifying Literature (Fr Nicholas Karipoff)
  • Psalms
  • Epistles
  • Job
  • Wisdom 

    • Synopsis
    These books of the Bible are of enormous importance in developing the revealed teaching of the foundational books, Pentateuch and Gospels. For this reason, they have always been popular wit the people of God to the present day. We look at the moral teachings, religious philosophy and the Liturgical use of these books.


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  • Psalms
  • Epistles
  • Job
  • Wisdom 

    • Synopsis
    These books of the Bible are of enormous importance in developing the revealed teaching of the foundational books, Pentateuch and Gospels. For this reason, they have always been popular wit the people of God to the present day. We look at the moral teachings, religious philosophy and the Liturgical use of these books.


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    ]]>     Fr Nicholas Karipoff Buzzsprout-16196176 Sat, 30 Nov 2024 14:00:00 +1100 3861 catechism 1 6 full false     Catechism Class - Session 5 (Part 1) – Edifying Literature (Fr Nicholas Karipoff) Catechism Class - Session 5 (Part 1) – Edifying Literature (Fr Nicholas Karipoff)
  • Psalms
  • Epistles
  • Job
  • Wisdom 

    •  Synopsis

    These books of the Bible are of enormous importance in developing the revealed teaching of the foundational books, Pentateuch and Gospels. For this reason, they have always been popular wit the people of God to the present day. We look at the moral teachings, religious philosophy and the Liturgical use of these books.

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  • Psalms
  • Epistles
  • Job
  • Wisdom 

    •  Synopsis

    These books of the Bible are of enormous importance in developing the revealed teaching of the foundational books, Pentateuch and Gospels. For this reason, they have always been popular wit the people of God to the present day. We look at the moral teachings, religious philosophy and the Liturgical use of these books.

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    ]]>     Fr Nicholas Karipoff Buzzsprout-16196174 Sat, 30 Nov 2024 14:00:00 +1100 3772 catechism 1 5 full false     Catechism Class - Session 4 – Historical Books (Reader Zachary Armstrong) Catechism Class - Session 4 – Historical Books (Reader Zachary Armstrong)
  • What are the Historical Books in:
  • The Old Testament
  • The New Testament
  • Why are they relevant to us today?

    • Synopsis

    Here we will explore what may be called the “historical books” of the Bible. The largest body of literature in this genre is in the Old Testament, containing books ranging from Joshua to Judges to the four Books of Kings and the small but highly important books such as Ruth and Esther. In the New Testament, the historical book is the book of the Acts of the Holy Apostles. We will briefly sketch out the history that these books describe as well as seek to understand how God works throughout history to save humanity. A big focus will be in how the historical books of the Old Testament present a literal history as well as important typological connections to the New Testament. Across all the historical literature, we will see how these books present lessons for us to learn from today as opposed to being mere historical curiosities. 

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  • What are the Historical Books in:
  • The Old Testament
  • The New Testament
  • Why are they relevant to us today?

    • Synopsis

    Here we will explore what may be called the “historical books” of the Bible. The largest body of literature in this genre is in the Old Testament, containing books ranging from Joshua to Judges to the four Books of Kings and the small but highly important books such as Ruth and Esther. In the New Testament, the historical book is the book of the Acts of the Holy Apostles. We will briefly sketch out the history that these books describe as well as seek to understand how God works throughout history to save humanity. A big focus will be in how the historical books of the Old Testament present a literal history as well as important typological connections to the New Testament. Across all the historical literature, we will see how these books present lessons for us to learn from today as opposed to being mere historical curiosities. 

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    ]]>     Fr Nicholas Karipoff Buzzsprout-16196169 Sat, 30 Nov 2024 14:00:00 +1100 4903 catechism 1 4 full false     Catechism Class - Session 3 – Pentateuch and Gospels (Fr Nicholas Karipoff) Catechism Class - Session 3 – Pentateuch and Gospels (Fr Nicholas Karipoff)
  • The foundational books of the Bible
  • The connection between the Old and New Testaments

    •  Synopsis

    The first five books of the Old Testament authored by Moses, and the first four books of the New Testament – the Gospels were accepted by the Church as God-inspired Scriptures. We will look at the meaning of the word ‘Testament’ in the context of Scripture and analyse the connections that exist between the two sections of Scripture. Making Pentateuch come alive from the vantage point of the Gospels we will present a compact picture of God’s plan for humanity revealed in these foundational books of the Scriptures.

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  • The foundational books of the Bible
  • The connection between the Old and New Testaments

    •  Synopsis

    The first five books of the Old Testament authored by Moses, and the first four books of the New Testament – the Gospels were accepted by the Church as God-inspired Scriptures. We will look at the meaning of the word ‘Testament’ in the context of Scripture and analyse the connections that exist between the two sections of Scripture. Making Pentateuch come alive from the vantage point of the Gospels we will present a compact picture of God’s plan for humanity revealed in these foundational books of the Scriptures.

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    ]]>     Fr Nicholas Karipoff Buzzsprout-15894953 Wed, 09 Oct 2024 18:00:00 +1100 3064 catechism 1 3 full false     Catechism Class - Session 2 – A Brief History of the Church (Subdeacon Nicholas Kocyan) Catechism Class - Session 2 – A Brief History of the Church (Subdeacon Nicholas Kocyan)
  • Cultural and historical background of Jerusalem during Christ’s time.
  • Spread of the NT Church and development of the church of the gentiles.
  • Ecumenical Councils as well as key historical events.

    •  Synopsis

    What will be explored is a brief history of the NT church, starting with a cultural and historical insight of Jerusalem during Christ’s time, which was under Roman occupation at the time, and was heavily influenced by Greco-Roman culture. We will further delve into how the early church maintained its connection to Jewish synagogues and traditions, but also spread to the whole world through the church of the gentiles. As the church grew, it inevitably encountered battles with heresies, but was always triumphant, as the Orthodox Church is a living tradition, which is Theanthropic, and reveals the true relationship between God and man. The incarnation of the Word always the central point of all history.

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  • Cultural and historical background of Jerusalem during Christ’s time.
  • Spread of the NT Church and development of the church of the gentiles.
  • Ecumenical Councils as well as key historical events.

    •  Synopsis

    What will be explored is a brief history of the NT church, starting with a cultural and historical insight of Jerusalem during Christ’s time, which was under Roman occupation at the time, and was heavily influenced by Greco-Roman culture. We will further delve into how the early church maintained its connection to Jewish synagogues and traditions, but also spread to the whole world through the church of the gentiles. As the church grew, it inevitably encountered battles with heresies, but was always triumphant, as the Orthodox Church is a living tradition, which is Theanthropic, and reveals the true relationship between God and man. The incarnation of the Word always the central point of all history.

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    ]]>     Fr Nicholas Karipoff Buzzsprout-15894943 Wed, 09 Oct 2024 18:00:00 +1100 3375 catechism 1 2 full false     Catechism Class - Session 1 – A beginners Guide to Orthodoxy (ALL) Catechism Class - Session 1 – A beginners Guide to Orthodoxy (ALL)
  • Course outline
  • What does it mean to be Orthodox? 

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  • Course outline
  • What does it mean to be Orthodox? 

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    ]]>     Fr Nicholas Karipoff Buzzsprout-15894936 Wed, 09 Oct 2024 17:00:00 +1100 2824 catechism 1 1 full false     Bible Study 25.08.2024 Bible Study 25.08.2024 Support the show

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    ]]>     Fr Nicholas Karipoff Buzzsprout-14925824 Sun, 21 Apr 2024 19:00:00 +1000 3149 1 6 full false     Episode 5 Episode 5 The topics for tomorrow's meeting are as follows:

    1. The disciples' and follower's' reward (Mt 19:28-30)

    2. The first and the last (Mt 20:1-16)

    3. Jesus' death and resurrection (Mt 20:17-19)

    4. Leaders as servants (Mt 20:20-28)

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    ]]>     The topics for tomorrow's meeting are as follows:

    1. The disciples' and follower's' reward (Mt 19:28-30)

    2. The first and the last (Mt 20:1-16)

    3. Jesus' death and resurrection (Mt 20:17-19)

    4. Leaders as servants (Mt 20:20-28)

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