BLOOM the Podcast
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BLOOM the Podcast
Mini Series E3: Reformation and Counter-Reformation Doctrines That Divided and Defined Christianity
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We’re finally back! After a brief detour through my Sunday school session and a wild episode on racism in the church, we’re returning to our series on Reformation and Counter‑Reformation Teachings. In this episode, we turn to a cornerstone of the gospel: the doctrine of grace and the nature of man.
We’ll examine the fundamentally flawed and unbiblical anthropology affirmed by an Eastern Orthodox council—one that claims not all have sinned and even suggests that many, in fact vast numbers, have never sinned at all. This view undercuts the very need for the gospel. In contrast, we’ll look at Cyril Lucaris and the broader Christian witness that echoes Scripture’s clear teaching: all stand guilty in Adam, and all desperately need grace.
If you’re ready for a deep dive, grab a snack, settle in, and enjoy the conversation.