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In this episode, Father Genard explores the relationship between faith, love, obedience, and authority in Christianity. It emphasizes that true Christian faith is not just about believing in God, but living out that belief through actions, particularly love and obedience to God's commandments. The speaker quotes St. John Chrysostom, highlighting that love for Christ is expressed through obedience, not just words. The connection between the Father, Son, and the apostles is also a key theme; to know and love the Father, one must first accept and obey the Son, as the Son is the way to the Father. The apostles, chosen by Christ, are also essential to the faith, and rejecting them is akin to rejecting Christ and, by extension, the Father. The speaker stresses that a complete relationship with God involves not just loving the Father and Son, but also honoring the apostles and participating in the Church. The passage concludes with a reminder that faith without deeds, as described in James 2:17, is insufficient. To truly follow Christ, one must live according to His commandments and recognize the authority of Christ, the apostles, and the Holy Spirit in their life.
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In this episode, Father Genard explores the relationship between faith, love, obedience, and authority in Christianity. It emphasizes that true Christian faith is not just about believing in God, but living out that belief through actions, particularly love and obedience to God's commandments. The speaker quotes St. John Chrysostom, highlighting that love for Christ is expressed through obedience, not just words. The connection between the Father, Son, and the apostles is also a key theme; to know and love the Father, one must first accept and obey the Son, as the Son is the way to the Father. The apostles, chosen by Christ, are also essential to the faith, and rejecting them is akin to rejecting Christ and, by extension, the Father. The speaker stresses that a complete relationship with God involves not just loving the Father and Son, but also honoring the apostles and participating in the Church. The passage concludes with a reminder that faith without deeds, as described in James 2:17, is insufficient. To truly follow Christ, one must live according to His commandments and recognize the authority of Christ, the apostles, and the Holy Spirit in their life.
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