Orthodoxy & Scripture - Fr. Thomas Hopko

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  • In this episode, Father Thomas Hopko discusses the Orthodox Christian approach to and understanding of Scripture.
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    Fr. Thomas Hopko is one of the most beloved figures in Orthodoxy in America in the past century and the Church mourned his untimely repose five years ago today, on March 18, 2015. May his memory be eternal!
    This is the second episode from my interview with Fr. Thomas, who was an Orthodox pastor, theologian, professor, Dean Emeritus of St. Vladimir's Seminary, podcaster, author, and Protopresbyter.
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    I was blessed with the opportunity to meet Fr. Thomas on a number of occasions, one of which was in June of 2010, when he graciously agreed to sit down with me for this interview.
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Komentáře • 42

  • @ProtectingVeil
    @ProtectingVeil  Před 4 měsíci

    📙 FREE eBOOK on the wisdom of modern Orthodox Christian elders:
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  • @scottsbiblereviews9727
    @scottsbiblereviews9727 Před 2 lety +29

    "The Bible is not like the Koran, seemingly dropped from heaven". This is pure gold.

    • @bobwood5146
      @bobwood5146 Před rokem

      And if it didn't come from heaven [ the direct infallible supernatural mind of God transmitted by those He chose to write down the actual words H wanted them to write] then you wind up the fairy tale tradition of the Orthodox. How do the Orthodox believe that what they have now is all there is? We could find some more traditional stuff to be found under a rock somewhere. As you listen to what this man believes it is amazing the contradictions that is disclosed in his speech. He believes the bible yet obviously [as his logic goes] Jesus said stuff that isn't in the bible so---so -- what ? Now we try to find in some traditional teaching what other stuff is important about what Christ may or may not have said. Are you kidding me? Based on this kind of human reasoning we can never have any foundation on what to believe. If you remember the main problem Christ had with the Jews was their "tradition" Matthew 15:1-9. Your tradition is eld above the word of God. The "so called Pentateuch" is word for word from God's mind to the paper through the mind of Moses. And nothing of Supernatural spiritual relevance is left out.

    • @andys3035
      @andys3035 Před rokem +2

      @@bobwood5146 The Quran didn't come from heaven because it cites known pre-Quranic sources like the Talmud in Surah 5:32, the Infancy Gospel of Thomas in Surah 5:110, plagiarizes Alexander the Great story from the Syriac Alexander Legend , borrows from Gnostic sources in Surah 4:157 (see the Second Treatise of the Great Seth dated to the 3rd century). Ubayy ibn Ka'b says through Aisha that 2/3 of Surah 33 is missing. The Quran claims to be from heaven, so what was Allah doing for all eternity thinking about Muhammad being annoyed by dinner guests in Surah 33:53? But it gets better because the Quran affirms the authority of the bible in verses like Surah 5:46-47 and Surah 3:3-4. So when Muslims condemn our scriptures, they are parting with early Muslims on this issue.

    • @JesusChristISTHEONETRUEGOD
      @JesusChristISTHEONETRUEGOD Před rokem +3

      ​@@bobwood5146 are you smoking meth ? This guy explains biblical issues extraordinarily well and has exact historical references to boot.
      An excellent apologist for Jesus Christ and Christianity.

  • @andys3035
    @andys3035 Před 2 lety +3

    Fr. Hopko was such a blessing. May his memory be eternal.

  • @clispybeace
    @clispybeace Před 9 měsíci +1

    I love this man. He's so energetic and happy! Glory to God

  • @randallgoulet1550
    @randallgoulet1550 Před 8 měsíci

    We need a Hopko in every community on Earth ❤️

  • @lisaonthemargins
    @lisaonthemargins Před 4 lety +31

    A few months ago I was in the habit of listening to Fr Hopko's podcast. Hearing his voice again now is so nice :) I've learned so much from him ❤️

    • @jldrumm
      @jldrumm Před 3 lety

      Where can I find these podcasts? I'd like to hear more from him and am saddened to read that he has passed.

  • @muddywaters538
    @muddywaters538 Před 2 lety

    May his memory be eternal. I cherish listening to Fr. Thomas’ podcasts.

  • @holdmybeer8224
    @holdmybeer8224 Před 4 lety +8

    Never get tired of listening to him

  • @lisalmenard3828
    @lisalmenard3828 Před 2 lety +1

    This was great! I am a Protestant Christian of the non-denominational kind, but agreed with what he said. Thanks!

  • @b_ks
    @b_ks Před rokem +1

    Lord Jesus Christ
    Son and Word
    Help me to learn your Words
    And to follow you.

  • @TheFeralcatz
    @TheFeralcatz Před 4 lety +10

    I've been wrestling with the whole "God's word" question recently. I desperately needed to hear this.

  • @Golden_writes550
    @Golden_writes550 Před rokem

    Truly father Hopko is a spiritual father, grateful to our lord for him. So helpful in my journey Into Orthodoxy from a Calvary chapel background.

  • @shelleykatherine5793
    @shelleykatherine5793 Před 4 lety +7

    So glad to finally have the opportunity to see these interviews with Fr Tom. They are very timely and inspiring. Thank you for publishing these videos of him.

  • @innocentgreen1338
    @innocentgreen1338 Před 4 lety +8

    Thank you so much for this. Love Father Tom! May his memory be eternal! ❤️☦️

  • @angelandres08
    @angelandres08 Před 3 lety +3

    I always hear Father Thomas with great pleasure, he was such a dynamic and knowledgeable Priest! But specially he was very simple in his wording, so easy to understand, may God grant all His Priests to teach so. Thank you.

  • @d0g_0f_Christ0s
    @d0g_0f_Christ0s Před 3 lety +5

    Thank you so very much. I am blown away by Fr. Thomas' devotion to the Gospel, to the accuracy of Christ. All glory to God. I'm a protestant and never have I felt such assurance, except when I read Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan. Lord please have mercy on me, I am a prisoner to myself, locked in darkness, afraid to step here or there. Where to now....?

    • @johnnyd2383
      @johnnyd2383 Před 3 lety +1

      Once you get to home, you will have no fears anymore. Home is where everyone feels safe. And the step would be to step into the Orthodox Church building and take it from there. Welcome.

  • @shanestancik7527
    @shanestancik7527 Před 4 lety +4

    Christ is risen... Such a wonderful clip. This is the first I’ve ever heard of him but I will be snapping up other things with him that i find... Lord have mercy!!!

  • @codhibb
    @codhibb Před 4 lety +22

    Fr. Tom was an energizing figure that is sorely missed. Thank you for these timely videos. What a blessing!

    • @codhibb
      @codhibb Před 3 lety

      @@alessandroalan7817 who cares?

  • @johnanon9907
    @johnanon9907 Před 4 lety +13

    Thank you for these videos. With all the down time and "working from home" going on now, it is good to have some inspirational grounding in Orthodox teachings.

  • @christophermessenger2262
    @christophermessenger2262 Před 4 lety +2

    Thank you for these current videos from Fr. Hopko. They feel like fresh air & a hammer at the same time & it's wonderful.

  • @gabri3l875
    @gabri3l875 Před 4 lety +7

    He surely was a incredible and faithful man. Eternal Memory +
    Sent you a tweet 🙏

  • @filmfav
    @filmfav Před rokem

    One of your BEST! So glad you shared it. Thank you!

  • @NikolaosEnmetanoia
    @NikolaosEnmetanoia Před rokem

    Very powerful. God bless

  • @makingsmokesince76
    @makingsmokesince76 Před rokem

    Thank you for sharing.

  • @joylarson9040
    @joylarson9040 Před rokem

    Thanks!

  • @lafredtv3006
    @lafredtv3006 Před 2 lety

    Hi! I wonder if you had a transcript of what Fr. Hopko's message? thanks

  • @renderusvisual
    @renderusvisual Před 4 lety

    :)

  • @bibleblessingsbypastoratha4230

    some trues are there .....but not all. Holy Mary save us ........save us .......thing about it

    • @thekingofsomewhere
      @thekingofsomewhere Před 2 lety +3

      Read Jude verse 23. "Save" here is not talking about eternal salvation. I would recommend learning more about Orthodox teaching, respectfully.
      Edit: Read James 5:20 as well.

  • @user-qg1oq8it7c
    @user-qg1oq8it7c Před 5 měsíci

    Old Testament Christians.

  • @eduardovalentin9416
    @eduardovalentin9416 Před 4 lety +2

    13:18 onward has orthotrads frothing out the mouth. Tfw biblical fundamentalism isn't actually Christian.

    • @eduardovalentin9416
      @eduardovalentin9416 Před 4 lety +1

      @Iron Americana thank you for proving my point :-)

    • @MrGb1965
      @MrGb1965 Před 3 lety +1

      “Orthotrads”?

    • @shiningdiamond5046
      @shiningdiamond5046 Před 3 lety +2

      @@eduardovalentin9416 Not really, he explains it the way John of damascus or Johm Chrysostom does

    • @TsaristCossack
      @TsaristCossack Před 2 lety +3

      I'm an orthotrad and i agree with him completely. Scripture matters but the interpretation by the church fathers matters equally.