Matthew concludes his discussion by reminding us of Christ's own words that He is "the Living Bread of Everlasting Life."

John 6:63 and the Eucharist - Part 2

Does St. John—as Protestants teach—disprove the belief that the bread and wine in the Eucharist is actually the Body and Blood of Christ? Matthew answers with an emphatic, "No."

John 6:63 and the Eucharist

In the final chapter of his series, Matthew conclusively shows St. Paul's meaning behind his use of the term "predestined."

The Bible And Predestination - Part 3

How can St. Paul's use of the term "all men" be interpreted as "some men"? When it's used to erroneously support the Calvinist doctrine of predestination. This week, Matthew shows how.

The Bible And Predestination - Part 2

Matthew returns again to the Calvinist doctrine of predestination and examines its merits in light of St. Paul's letters to the Ephesians and to Timothy.

The Bible And Predestination - Part 1

Matthew concludes his series by examining the nature of man's conscience.

Old Testament Sacrifices - Part 2

Matthew answers the question, "What was God's purpose with the Old Testament sacrificial system?"

Old Testament Sacrifices - Part 1

In this podcast, Matthew examines two other pillars of Church unity—the breaking of bread and prayers.

Oneness and the Spirit - Part 4

Matthew continues his series, this time examining the unity of the early Christians and their entry into the Divine Nature of the Trinity.

Oneness And The Spirit - Part 3

Matthew examines what the Holy Spirit brings to those who are open and willing.

Oneness And The Spirit - Part 2

Matthew Gallatin gives his perspective on living the Orthodox life while here on earth.

I am totally engaged in His thinking,and His clarity of thought.

Thought Provoking

Excellent teacher. I have learned more from him than any other in regards to my Christian Faith.
Thanks Matthew.
respectfully JER

Matthew Gallatin

Pilgrims from Paradise

Matthew just returned from Alaska where he spoke at Eagle River Institute on the topic of Discovering the Will of God. His next few episodes will feature that lecture.

Discovering The Will Of God - Part 1

Sacraments are how God lives out His life in us moment by moment, day by day.

The Sacraments

Are the sacraments some duty to be fulfilled or are they part of our very lives as Orthodox Christians?

The Sacraments - Part 3

Sacraments are not a bridge to anywhere - they are the destination.

The Sacraments - Part 2

What God really wants from us is a living connection. A joining with our beings. Just believing that doesn't make it happen.

Imputed Righteousness 9

Matthew contemplates the crowd at Christ's crucifixion and how only one understood what was truly happening.

The Wise Thief

Matthew continues his examination of oneness, this time showing how we become one with God, participants in the communal life of the Holy Trinity.

Oneness And Creation - Part 1

Matthew notes how Eastern Orthodox Christians possess both the light (scriptures) and the path (ascetic, sacramental experiences).

Sola Scriptura and Philosophical Christianity - Part 3

Matthew shows how a misunderstanding of the story of the Garden of Eden leads to a misunderstanding of our relationship with God.

Sola Scriptura And Philosophical Christianity - Part 8

Matthew is forced to reject Western punishment theories because of one simple fact: God, by nature, does not change.

Sola Scriptura And Philosophical Christianity

Matthew explains that, just as every human being fell under the curse of death through Adam, every human has been given immortality in Christ.

Oneness And The Incarnation - Part 3

Matthew illustrates how the communal nature of God is why Christians can say that God is love.

Oneness And Creation - Part 2

In this segment, Matthew outlines the "ransom theory" of salvation subscribed to by the early Church.

Sola Scriptura And Philosophical Christianity - Part 11

Matthew contrasts the Western and Orthodox views on the disobedience of Adam and Eve in Eden. He begins by revisiting the fall itself.

Oneness And The Fall - Part 1

The saints of the Church, whose icons we venerate, lived the life of God, meeting him face to face.  They teach us how to have this life.

Listen to the Icons

Matthew begins a new series showing how the Incarnation restores loving oneness between humankind and its Creator.

Oneness And The Incarnation - Part 1

Matthew looks at the history of God's actions towards us to see if "legal" theories hold water.

Sola Scriptura And Philosophical Christianity - Part 12

Dancing with God has become a lost art in the west. Listen as Matthew helps us recover this wonderful and living movement with our Creator.

Imputed Righteousness - 6

In part three of four, Matthew shows the contradictions between various interpretations of Christ, thereby tearing down the notion of pluralism.

Christian Pluralism - Part 3

Matthew brings part two of a two-part series on the differences between Eastern and Western views of imputed righteousness.

Virtual Righteousness - Part 2

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