Hank Hanegraaff Addresses John MacArthur's Comments about the Eastern Orthodox Church

Hank Hanegraaff, the host of the Bible Answer Man broadcast, addresses John MacArthur's comments about the Eastern Orthodox Church.

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[fernandoalarcon]

Hank, as someone that has been searching for God. I thank you. I m a confirmed Lutheran but attend a nondenominational church. I have felt lost and have wondered into agnosticism. I cannot become atheist, I feel God is still there. I feel compelled to join the Orthodox Church. God is pulling me in that direction. I ask for prayer. Thank you. God bless.

[vashonmonks]

How truly grace filled are your words, Hank. A beautiful, gentle answer that comes from a life long walk with the Lord Himself.

[tonyjames]

Another convert to Orthodoxy here. Thank you Hank for representing what Orthodoxy is as loving and living. You are an example of your faith, through your acts. Humble righteousness. Again, thank you 🙏🏻

[TheChiesa]

Martin Luther went so far that he wanted to remove St. James's letter from the New Testament since it embarrassed Luther's conception of 'faith alone'.

[grahck]

When I was in college where I got my BA in Biblical Languages, John MacArthur was highly revered by nearly everyone. Some to the point that if he didn't teach it, they didn't believe it. I didn't make many friends when I handed them my bible one day and told them to turn to The Gospel According to John MacArthur.

[henrystanley]

I'm a Pentecostal and thinking about becoming a Greek orthodox please pray God will lead me in his perfect will for me

[gunnerbakke]

Pastor McArthur has been important in my character conforming to Christ. He appears to be wrong here. Thank you, for being respectful in your response.

[paulgundrum]

In my journey with Christ, I kept searching for the truth (raised Catholic, and spent 25 years in Protestantism, mostly Calvary Chapel) but kept running into roadblocks of men claiming authority but disagreeing with one another. Finally I decided I would conform to Christ, rather than have Him conform to me. Searching back to the beginning I was profoundly moved by the early Church Fathers, and Orthodoxy was the end of the search for me. Hank is so blessed by God in knowledge and decades of study that it seems to me he could end up no where else. God Bless You Hank! Been listening to You for 20+ years, and now I can continue with You as a great teacher of Orthodoxy.

[GJKRodgers]

Well done, Hank. John, I imagine, was not trying to sound like a Pharisee, but he did. This is the godly, Christ-like way to respond the comments that were as vitriolic as John's. Thanks for this powerful example!

[Tytheband]

Thanks for your response Hank. My wife and I were Chrismated and brought into the Orthodox Christian Church one year ago and all 7 of our children were baptized the same day. It’s the greatest decision I’ve ever made.

[bobhackendorf]

A gracious, careful and thoughtful answer to a hasty accusation. Well done!

[timothyjohnson]

This is such a wonderful response. Was not quick to anger. Did not directly rebuke John. Instead he tactfully, lovingly, in kindness speak truth by quoting scripture. Thank you for this response and posting it!

[jackmonrovia]

I am an ex Jehovah’s Witness and I bless you brother Hank. I am so loving your expositions as I am looking into orthodoxy. Takes a bit of wrapping your head around.

[omnius]

That is why I left Protestantism. I'm with my Orthodox Brothers and Sisters on this.

[wishyouthebest]

I will always be grateful for the many martyrs orthodoxy has produced even if I'm neither orthodox nor catholic. Who of us has such faith nowadays? Deep respect for such a conviction.

[rodpruitt]

Wow! My heart is wormed by the grace and peace and love that was so evident throughout this video. God be praised for his gift of humility given to this brother. Many guys would have been defensive and angry and insulted and vindictive. Thank God for his help manifested in the words I just heard. THIS IS HOW WE TREAT EACH OTHER PEOPLE. I feel like reading my Bible now; so, have a great night.

[Joshula]

Me, my wife, and daughter were baptized and Chrismated this past Holy Saturday. Thank you for the part you played Hank!

[jimedward]

Hank Hanegraaff you are a great ambassador for Jesus. Been tuning in since the mid 80's (off and on) and I still have confidence in CRI.

[katierucker]

We can be confident in knowing that God cannot contradict His holy Word the Bible. We are not saved by our works, but saved unto good works which Paul and James agreed on

[pamwashington]

Thank you for this clarification. As an orthodox Christian in a protestant family, I am sometimes at a loss for words to defend the faith. I pray for unity in the Christian faith with all fellow Christians.