Addressing a couple of the most ridiculous comments. Anyone who thinks that this channel is pro gay, simply because I highlighted the unchristian behaviour of Stephen Anderson, needs to develop their listening skills and should look at the content that this channel has produced. I am very clearly against homosexuality and only the most ignorant will try to claim otherwise. See the links below. Stand Against the Demonic Spirit of the Age-Fighting for our Children. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ffkCnBNCgVk.html Blessing Evil-Pope Francis Strikes Again! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-IcFFcuNeNhk.html The Devil’s Work-Pope Francis and the State of Decay of the Vatican. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-NWKFzVKs2xc.html The Demonic Sparkle Creed. #truth #christianity #orthodox ru-vid.comPfWbQF75Yc0?feature=share
Only 4 hours? The monks on Mount Athos do so for 24/7, even while sleeping. I advise researching the Heysecast tradition. Edit: The guy I was replying to deleted all of his comments; I was writing to him, not to Father Michael.
@@living_orthodox Father, while I agree with your video entirely and am Orthodox myself (i converted this past August), I can't help but feel this specific reply is not indicative of the love that you talked about in your video. Calling someone arrogant and low IQ as well as calling them ilk is not loving, it is ad hominem. If this is not you commenting then I understand the discrepancy, but please be careful going forward. Christ is risen!
I still see his stuff around online quite a bit. When it appears like the world is upside down, it's pretty easy to relate to what Pastor Anderson says sometimes on other subjects. Unfortunately, in my opinion, his sermons lead more to anger, and then you become consumed by it. I wish I was at peace like you. I'm so lost right now that even watching this video puts me in tears to see this priest's confidence in Orthodoxy and his calmness. I don't even know where to start. I grew up Protestant, but feel a pulling towards Orthodoxy or Catholicism, but I'm so OCD about details, I don't know which is the "right" direction. How did you decide? Sorry for the long response, btw.
@@WhiteStag777 I haven't been baptized yet but historically there's really no way for me to refute that Orthodoxy is the original church Jesus Christ established. I was convinced by looking at the history. Protestantism came 1500 years after Jesus. So am I to really believe God got it wrong for that long? Also the Orthodox Church has Apostolic succession. Every priest and bishop can historically be linked back 2000 years ago to the Apostles through ordination. There's really no way around it in my opinion
@@WhiteStag777brother the light and truth is evident.look at the heresies in Catholicism and you will know . Do you believe that the pope is “ infallible “ , do you believe that St . Mary was born without sin , does the Bible talk of purgatory? Do you thing a guy couple should be blessed ?
@@Tanya-tb8irYeah there's a lot that irks me about the Catholic Church. Such as what you mentioned. I know the Orthodox Church and the Catholic Church were converged in the past until the schism and I know the Protestant way isn't for me. But I've spent a lot of time comparing the two where I become lost. It's hard because both Orthodox and Catholics have really good apologists. I'm going to check out this guy's channel though and watch more of his videos.
@@WhiteStag777 I believe for protestants it is very easy decision: since you spent your entire protestant life to refute the papists and for good reason, once you find the Orthodoxy, your way is firmly laid out in front of you.
Roman Catholic here and i often pray the Jesus prayer. I was also born with a neurological condition called Asperger's with is a form of autism and i find his comments on autism heartless and wicked , may Jesus Christ have mercy on him and us all.
Steven Anderson is consistently hateful in many different ways. He’s told his congregation to pray that Obama dies. He’s said he hopes homosexuals commit suicide. He’s wicked.
I find it hilarious that he insinuated that Orthodox Christian prayers are too short. Anyone who has attended even a single Divine Liturgy knows that is definetly not the case.
As someone with severe mental health issues, the Jesus prayer is one of the only things that are able to give me a moment of peace in this world. Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.
Please elaborate, brother! As somebody with OCD, I often find myself having to repeat the prayer from the middle because of intrusive thoughts. Be blessed, brother, I hope you are well ☦✝️❤
@@cerebrummaximus3762 I have a very bad case of depression and anxiety. The Jesus prayer is a moment where the bad thoughts have a chance of going away, trying to achieve a deeper state of prayer. Elder Cleopa of Romania has very insightful comments on prayer, might wanna check it out. God Bless.
19 year old inquirer here. Went to my first Divine Liturgy at my local Serbian parish this Sunday. Everything about it was absolutely divine and beautiful, and I met some very great Christian people who gave me such good advice.
@@gritsteel3225 Well orthodox Christianity aren't quite known to be faithful to biblical truths, they follow heavily the steps of the church fathers rather than steps of the Christ. At least I can speak for the Serbian orthodoxy, I don't know what part you're in. But anyway, belonging to a church is not essential, however, reading the bible, praying frequently and always having faith in the Lord is..
It’s hilarious, they are King James Bible only and they know why it is important because of the Septuagint but just can’t grasp the one more step, it’s one of the reasons I discovered which was the unchanged church.
@@HaggisOfDeath You cannot compare somebody like Serafim of Sarov to yourself, can you? Though you are right, that every true follower of Christ is potentially a saint, there are plenty of distinctions and nuances to be made. The Bible does not support the idea that every Christian is immediately a saint, just one passage for you " Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin; for His seed remaineth in him, and he cannot sin, because he is born of God." do you follow this criteria?
I’m a Baptist minister, I actually preached a sermon on the Jesus prayer a few weeks ago. The Jesus prayer should be at the core of all prayers. There’s beauty and power in simplicity.
See, I disagree. I think Satan loves the Catholic Church. Let's see, that church took the Bible from the people, killed men for translating it into a different language to share the Word, had their members pay indulgences over something the church had no power over, calls their leader a vicar of Christ, prays to false deities, all the while hiding priests who rape children. All in all Satan has turned the "Orthodox" church into a satanic hell-fest.
@mr.google2680hey I’m not orthodox yet, and I’m not claiming to know exactly what prelest is. But I believe, as another comment said, that it’s a form of spiritual delusion. It’s the kind of delusion that makes you think you’re righteous and holy when in fact that’s far from true. For example, I’ve heard stories of monks who believed to have the ability to withstand all weather, have no need to eat hardly, and have visions. But they didn’t show gifts of the spirit to confirm them. Turns out they were cooperating with demons without knowing. That’s a very rough explanation, and I could be wrong but hopefully it helps
@@harveygosalIt is the state of believeing that you are spiritually pure, and above everyone else in your sanctity. Stephen believes he can say or do no wrong because he cannot see his own sins, as he is in spiritual delusion.
Pastor Anderson would do well to recall St. Luke’s gospel Ch. 18 verse 13: “But the tax collector, standing far off, would not even lift up his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast, saying, 'God, be merciful to me, a sinner!'” Nothing wrong with asking God to be merciful to us sinners!
@@HaggisOfDeath I disagree slightly, because even in protestantism with improvised prayers we can pray without meaning or without putting our hearts into it
And when you pray, do not use vain repetitions as the heathen do. For they think that they will be heard for their many words. - Matthew 6:7 We have an example of just how great a distance there is between the wordy and the humble and simple prayer in the story of the Pharisee and the publican. The prayer of the Pharisee vaunting himself in his abundance of words was rejected. The humble and contrite publican, on the other hand, asking forgiveness for his sins, came away more justified than the selfboasting Pharisee. In this we find fulfilled what was written: “The prayer of the humble penetrates the clouds,” reaching God who is ready to hear the request of the one who prays. . - Chromatius of Aquileia, AD 407
For the same verse. You see that when He was discoursing of almsgiving, He removed only that mischief which comes of vainglory, and added nothing more; neither did He say whence one should give alms; as from honest labor, and not from rapine nor covetousness: this being abundantly acknowledged among all. And also before that, He had thoroughly cleared up this point, when He blessed them that hunger after righteousness. But touching prayer, He adds somewhat over and above; not to use vain repetitions. And as there He derides the hypocrites, so here the heathen; shaming the hearer everywhere most of all by the vileness of the persons. For since this, in most cases, is especially biting and stinging, I mean our appearing to be likened to outcast persons; by this topic He dissuades them; calling frivolousness, here, by the name of vain repetition: as when we ask of God things unsuitable, kingdoms, and glory, and to get the better of enemies, and abundance of wealth, and in general what does not at all concern us. - John Chrysostom, AD 407
As an ex-IFB (now Catholic), this is true. But, I also want to caution against separating the IFB and NIFB . They think and act exactly the same way. Each clique within these movements have their own standards in which they judge the salvation of all others. There have been entire splits over doctrine such as the blood atonement, Jesus suffering in hell, KJV-Onlyism, reprobate doctrine, etc. This is how the NIFB (Anderson's clique) was formed. But make no mistake, each clique is just as devout and radical about their piece of the pie. I once got into an argument with multiple members of the IFB church I attended over homosexuals. Long story short, they believed that if a person (especially a man) even so much as had an inclination towards the same sex, especially if they have acted on it, they are forever condemned and unforgivable; destined to hell. It didn't matter if they truly repented, remained celibate, etc. They were reprobate and as such, cast aside. Yes, the death penalty for LGBT is almost universally supported by the IFB and NIFB as well. And yes, most IFB churches I know of (especially the one I was a member of) would kick these people out; even if they earnestly repented. This was the first arrow to pierce the IFB vail for me. Of course, most of the IFB/NIFB literally hold an idolatrous view of the KJV Bible. For as much as we hated Catholics (specifically Roman Catholics) and lambasted them for their "idolatrous" statues, icons, "Mary worship," etc... we held deeply rooted views on the KJV being the only Word of God, all other translations being works of satan. We had entire songs praising the KJV, entire sermons dedicated to the dangers of other translations, entire Bible studies comparing other translations, entire conferences "standing on the KJV," and even a traveling historical KJV museum. The King James Bible is absolutely an idol to many in the IFB movement. Lastly (for this comment anyways, I could go on and on), we were the judges of salvation. We judged our own salvation: Is Jesus Christ your Lord and savior? Yes? Saved (unless you are a reprobate of course, or if you "fall out" later, maybe you were never saved to begin with). But wait, it's not really that simple. A more accurate representation would be: Is Jesus Christ your Lord and savior? AND do you understand that it's only your faith in Him (as we define it with our KJV) that will save you? Not baptism, not other sacraments, not the Church, etc (despite those being acts of faith). We would bring this message to the doors of everyone in town, converting folks from all religions, denominations, etc. Those we did not convert, we often condemned. And because we had such a strong assurance of our own salvation, we would only pray for individuals we "knew" weren't saved to be saved. (Speaking to the point of this video, prayer was simply: give thanks, ask for others, ask for yourself; keeping it all short and simple, straight to the point, God already knows what you want, but we have not because we ask not. So prayers were a bit more than what some here claim, we did in fact give thanks and pray for others... but it's nothing like Catholic/Orthodox). I mean again, I could go on and on. But in short, pray for these folks. Many of them truly believe they are saving souls and doing God's will. Many of them were seekers of the truth (that's how they ended up in the IFB). I believe many of them would convert if they earnestly sought the truth once again.
@@yes_senpai8880 I'm raised IFB looking into EO, it's difficult to believe sometimes because EO is so different. It feels like I'm looking into everything I was told was evil, so then I have to look carefully at every single little issue to try and parse out where the lies are. I literally came to this video just to hear a response in what I felt was legit criticism. A problem I've run into is for some of these issues (but not all) everybody on both sides seem to have solid reasoning, so then it feels like I'm deciding arbitrarily. At some point there needs to be more than logic, but when it comes to looking at "fruits" that's its own mess, idk.
@@HaggisOfDeath actually it’s not the Bible he’s interested in, because Jesus Christ Himself used repeated prayers and even gave a parable about a woman badgering a judge repeatedly, which was a metaphor for repeated prayers. Vain, the key word in that verse you are twisting and butchering is VAIN, not repetition. You cannot pray always and at all times without repetition.
@@HaggisOfDeath Truth & Life App 13 But the tax collector, standing far off, would not even lift up his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast, saying, 'God, be merciful to me a sinner!' Luke 18:13 RSV-CE
I accidentally went to his church once, I did not know his church name but I knew of him. It was exactly like this, an angry tirade. It’s psychologically powerful and a tool of demagoguery, that’s how you can tell it’s a cult. Many false prophets will come in his name.
I actually just came across the video of him mocking the prayer 10 minutes ago on instagram, open RU-vid and see this response… May God have mercy on him
Western Catholic here. I was also wondering about the Jesus prayer myself but then I tried it. It helped me to focus and negative thoughts could not take hold and I was free to talk to the Lord.
What also insults me is that he uses autism as an insult, as someone on the spectrum. I can't stand when people do that, and I pray his heart becomes softened by God's will.
I get you entirely oh my Lord when I heard what he said about the Jesus Prayer I had to pause the video I was so mad. my Godfathers brother is on the spectrum and is nonverbal and does the rocking like that “pastor” did. My Lord I was mad. I hope his heart changes
Don't worry about it, he doesn't know what he is saying. How could he know, when his knowledge comes only from his own rationalisations? The man is to be pitied, and may we not also fall into the same trap, God forbid! It's terrible.
The churches i first began my christian life was heavy fans of his. Hes very popular in Independent Baptist Churches. I left because i realized how fake it all was. And that the God I knew to be God was different than theirs. And that it was Kindergarten Christianity. Just life 101 with Pastor X. Then the Evangelists come for Revivals and gets everyone riled up. Its emotional manipulation at its finest, cult practice, and all about the outward. Sins are all external. Theres no thought of gluttony, pride, etc. Orthodox seems to highlight the hidden sins in us more, which do of course lead to obvious external. Thankfully im out of this fraud. Its hard to unlearn some of these things honestly but i am on a good path.
I’m feeling the same, especially with Zionism. I’ve also wondered if we serve the same God when people cheer for the destruction of a people, complain about the oppressed protesting, and become further accomplices by “Standing with Blah” or calling critics as anti-whateverites. They put the ones on a pedestal who say that Jesus “is in hell in boiling excrement”, but bash Catholicism/Islam all day long. Who controls both parties? Who brought feminism, sexual liberation, pornography, abortion, etc?
@ChileVerdeDavid I know exactly what you mean by Kindergarten Christianity! People sitting under their preacher for (sometimes) literal decades getting the same milk/foundation rebuilt over & over again!
Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy upon me a sinner. May God help Stephen Anderson to be guieded to the Truth and be healed from his own wrath and hatred.
I'm a recent convert in America, I was baptized in the tradition of GOARCH. The way things are going here are increasingly worrying. Father, please pray for us down here.
As an Orthodox Christian who returned to The Church after 25 years of apostasy, who frequented protestant churches during that dark time of my life, I can say with absolute conviction that Orthodoxy is the real deal. I thank The One True God for having given me this gift and may He hear my deep sorrow whenever I pray this beautiful prayer. Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, the sinner! Poor "pastor." His violent and mentally ill gesticulations in mocking The Jesus Prayer are clearly being guided by dirty spirits. The Holy Spirit fills one with peace, not agitation and absurdity. God help pastor. And God have mercy on us all, for we all fall short.
Then Stephen better *not* say Yahweh cuz Yahweh states do *not* use My Name in vain. It does *not* mean that people can *not* say Yahweh; it means do *not* say Yahweh in vain. CHRIST prayed in repetition (Matthew 26) but *not* in vain repetition.
Lazarous when he was risen from the dead by jesus christ , he never smiled again . Meaning he never made fun of anyone or anything , the jesus prayer makes saints ☦️
You are right, but in the name of clarity I prefer the idea that smiling refers to loosing control (cf. "bursting into laughter"), or opening the door of heart, which leads to the decrease of that inner joy. Like opening the door of the sauna leads into the escape of heat from the sauna... I say this as a clarification for our Protestant friends who may think you are saying Lazarus was never happy after he was rose from the dead.
@@gch8810 judgement starts with myself and the beam is huge in my eye. Who am I to judge for my sins are many. I know there is righteous judgment, but I'm not the one to give it. The Saints speak of not judging others. From the Ladder of Divine Ascent: So listen to me, all you accountants of other people's faults, listen well; for... whatever sin of body or spirit that we ascribe to our neighbor we will surely fall into ourselves. Do not allow human respect to get in your way when you hear someone slandering his neighbor. Instead, say this to him, "Brother, stop it! I do worse things every day, so how can I criticize him?" You accomplish two things when you say this. You heal yourself and you heal your neighbor with the one bandage. Do not make judgments and you will travel no quicker road to the forgiveness of your sins.
Nothing new to see devil attacking Lord's people, Lord's Church and practices we utilize in our daily struggle towards Theosis. I feel sorry for that guy who fell into a demonic trap and became instrument of his malice.
This channel is too pure. I’ll keep brother pastor Anderson and you father Michael in my prayers. That’s 3 father Michael’s I have to pray for now. 2 in my own parish and then you Fr. ❤️
As an Orthodox, a common objection I hear is that Jesus Prayer supposedly comes close to Hindu meditation with reciting mantras... And my common answer to that objection is to show them Mark 10:46-52 and ask what they think about it.
Father Michael My name is Harry I’ve judged you before and I’m so very very ashamed of myself for that, I ask and beg your forgiveness Sir , please forgive me a disgusting man a disgusting sinner that I am xxx
Many orthodox brethren not only recognize the “pastors” error, but are watchful in how these situations can lead us into pride or boasting over having what we believe is the correct position. “Sober minded vigilance”. The devil has the deepest bag of tricks. Stay strong brothers
Господи Исусе Христе, Сине Божји, помилуј и спаси не грешните. Господи помилуј. Слава на Отецот и Синот и Светиот Дух, сега и секогаш во вечни векови! Дојди Господи и очисти не грешните. На Бог му е помило срце смирено, понизно и искрено од магиско повторување, клањање и мантрање, посебно пред други луѓе, празни зборови без дела. Создателот најдобро го знае своето созданието и го сака безусловно што дури се облече Синот во тело човечко за да ја исполни Божјата правда и со својата најчиста безгрешна жртва ја откупи смртта како плата за гревот за секој што ќе поверува и тргне по Него, Создателот на се видливо и невидливо. Слава ти Господи, помилуј, прости и очисти ме со твојата света жртва мене нечистиот.
Making fun of autistics isn’t cool. There is a link between autism and invention, so imagine what the world would be like without autism. . . Also, saying the Jesus prayer repetitively would help an autistic person self regulate along with spiritual benefits. Orthodoxy is for everyone.😃😃😃
Protestant preaching is all about subordinating people to created things. The pastor goes up there and does a 20 word alliterative phrase to show how great he is at spinning symbols, so naturally he must have some kind of authority in the arbitrary interpretation of Scripture and should be followed. It's straight out of a signaling theory textbook. Max Stirner with a Jesus sticker. They can't not reject the simplest prayers without working at cross purposes.
Fellow Eastern Orthodox member who is struggling. When I say the Jesus prayer my mind clears and I feel strength. If someone doesn’t believe in it why don’t they just try the prayer with their heart in good intention.
I must say, Fr. Mikhail, you are good at picking out and defending the faith against these idols that are especially popular between young people. Someone posting his videos on 4chan /pol/ was one of my first introductions to Christianity. I no longer remember the details of what he preached, but it did show me that Christians can be against the current cultural Zeitgeist. 3 years later I'm now Orthodox. Glory to Jesus Christ Son of God. Have mercy on me a sinner. Have mercy on us.
‘By my deeds I’m a great sinner, but by the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ I am a Christian’ Very powerful and beautiful message there Fr Mikhail. Amen!
Two days ago i met a catholic priest and his group, they made vacation in my orthodox country. The priest acted in the same arrogant way like pastor Anderson... He not only mocked the Jesus prayer, he said that is a fake prayer and an imitation of the catholic prayers, and also our orthodox saints are not holy enough like the roman-catholic saints and icons have no value, only catholic statues of saints have value.... I am orthodox and i respondet what he teaches to his group is not true. Then he started to ,,teach,, me about the meaning of Theotokos and why i got it wrong..... I stopped the conversation when he answered me, i am a ,,priester,, and who are you to correct me?! His arrogance and hes lies about Orthodoxy were so disgusting! But i understand now why many western people have a wrong picture about Orthodoxy. Because the follow many false and hateful ,,preachers,,!
I came out of conservative Protestantism to Holy Orthodoxy 20 years ago. What that preacher said is very much in line with what they say. The whole concept of open exegesis is a major stumbling block to humility. And the dry legalism of Protestantism is kryptonite to any kind of spiritual ascent. These aren't the only problems in Protestantism that I know about, and I've discovered a few things since which have shocked me, but I'm not that interested in it any more. The Orthodox faith is a full-time job, far more important than reinventing the wheel (the writings of the Holy Fathers and the Lives of the Saints contain just about everything you could ever need to get yourself pointed towards God, I reckon). May God open the eyes of the heterodox, so that they, too, may find the fullness and riches of Holy Orthodoxy.
The only truth he speaks to is his hatred for truth and his instability. There’s nothing consistent with you Protestants. You’re all spiritual atheists.
I'm not Orthodox, but catholic of the Latin rite. "Pastor" Anderson would certainly condemn Christ Himself and mock Him. Psalm 136 Matthew 26: 44 Luke 18: 5, 7 1 Thessalonians 5: 17 Proverbs 29: 11 _A fool always loses his temper, But a wise person holds it back._
If he thinks it's short and lazy then why is he so mad about it? It clearly looks like something foreign speaking through his mouth, something that doesn't belong. He literally raged on camera.
Mr. Anderson, I refuse to address him as pastor, is acting so much more unchristian-like than even the most rabid anti-christian I have ever experienced. Shame. Shame. Shame. Lord, forgive him. 🙏
0:55 smells like con man not spiritual man. He's out for wallets not the health of souls 1:25 certainly a grifter out for easy money, and he picked faith as his clowning ground.
@@living_orthodox That's good wishing but people like that are in for money and change narrative when the spring of money (people who follow them) confront them or are outraged.(sadly, at times even claiming miracles or etc just to convince their money makers to stick by) Though this is just the human perspective view based on the experience in the dark world. God can change many things in unexpected ways...
Well said. You applied true Orthodox truth with love and humility, well done brother. Love because its the top level to aim for in everything, in humility because it protects us from self delusion and any arrogant spirit and truth because God ordains it and comes from the Spirit of God.
I'm a Latin Right Catholic and I LOVE the Jesus Prayer. When done correctly, involving your breathing it is just so beautiful. It is sad that a "pastor" would attack other's prayer. We should pray for him.
It is also easy to fall into prelest with the prayer. The church or Rome is not the Holy Catholic Apostolic Church. You are not communing of the real body and blood of Christ
@@Stephen-uz8dm I disagree. That is the beauty of Holy Mother Church, we don't all have to conform to one single view to recieve God's Grace. But we DO have to show love to our neighbor.
@@keith4276 We don't share the same faith or worship in the same spirit. And there is no holy mother church which we are both apart of. That would be completely heretical and satanic to the saints of both of our traditions throughout all the centuries until perhaps the modern era in your church. For me to say anything else is anything but love because to love one is to care for their soul
I wonder if Stephen would say the same thing about Protestants babbling incoherent syllables while claiming that they are speaking unknown languages (tongues)?
I honestly can’t believe Steven Anderson still has a following. The guy has been a meme for a long time lol. Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy on me, a sinner.
That man is unfortunately very disturbed, he is always screaming like there's no tomorrow in his sermons , apparently not knowing that one of the fruits of the Spirit is peace . I think that he believes that screeching like a banshee makes him look like he is full of the Spirit .
Father, bless! Christ has risen! As a recent convert, the Jesus Prayer brings me relief from temptations - I run to it, to the mercy of our Lord, God and Savior, Jesus Christ. When the blind man cried for mercy, Jesus healed him. When Peter cried out for Christ to save him on the water, Christ rescued him. In the parable of the Pharisee and tax collector, the latter prayed to God for mercy, and Jesus called him justified before God. All three men cried for mercy from different places of need as well - God showed mercy in every case. Glory to God. Protestants don’t truly know how merciful God is toward us, because they don’t know how much God loves us. At least, when I was a Protestant, I didn’t know either. I looked at God as if He was angry with me and was required by His holiness to punish me for my sins. Mercy was a plea to not be punished. Now, my plea for mercy is due to His love for me, and mine for Him. I know He desires to save me, not punish me. He desires to make me see(like the blind man); He desires to have me trust Him and walk on stormy water(like Peter); He desires me to rely on Him for mercy for my sins(like the tax collector) - it’s as if God’s mercy is His invitation to us to participate in Theosis. Unfortunately, this pastor clearly does not know God’s mercy and love. Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on Pastor Stephen and his flock.
Lord, have mercy on Stephan Anderson. He was a huge positive influence for me in finding my way back to Christ and eventually Holy Orthodoxy. Lord have mercy.
@@ApolloLeRouxI love Holy Orthodoxy, but the one thing I cannot subject myself to is the veneration of icons or praying through icons or to Mary or the Saints, I don't believe it's idolatry like most Protestant Christians, but I don't believe it's right either, especially after listening to Gavin Ortlund. I would love to see Gavin Ortlund sit down with Father Josiah Trenham who I love and respect to discuss this further.
@ketogenic_ron honestly, I'm in the same boat still in the southern Baptist circles. we are all united in Jesus Christ. It's a lovely, humble prayer. God will not despise this.
Curious American Protestant here. I’m planning to attend divine liturgy for the first time this coming Sunday. Pray for me, that the Holy Spirit would open my eyes to what truth is. Also a comment on “Pastor” Stephen’s remarks…I stopped taking him seriously when he brought up autism. I happen to be on the spectrum, and find this mockery extremely offensive and un-Christlike.
The Jesus Prayer is the most selfless, humble prayer if done without any worldly concerns and worries . The Prayer of the heart is a non judgemental said with no other thought than Christ. If Pastor Anderson read Max the Confessor, Gregory Palamas and Joseph Hesychast he would understand what nepsis truly is. What l love what you Father Michael, Paul Trueenback, Jay Drey, Peter Heers and many other Orthodox Priests say is to show no malice and slander of the tongue towards those who speak and slander the Jesus Prayer. The Orthodox approach is humility, not attack and conquer. May God bless you and your family Father.
Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me a sinner! No prayer that mentions our Lord directly is in vain. Thank you for the lesson Fr Mikhail, Christ is risen!
@@HaggisOfDeath I disagree that that is all the pastor was calling out, his level of ignorance coupled with his hatred of anything he doesn't approve of is stunning. Lord have mercy.
@@HaggisOfDeath As an Orthodox Christian I have no need to watch those who are in error. Pastor Anderson has a god who seeks his salvation, I leave him to it. Christ is risen!
I am a Roman Catholic and I felt disgusted watching that video. How dare an american "pastor" mock the milleniun old orthodox tradition of the Jesus' prayer? Is there no limit to shamelessness and hubris?
