ST239: Systematic Theology — Christian Traditions: Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant, Free-Church, and Pentecostal

Foundations for the Christian Life · Aug 26, 2026 · 30m

This episode provides a comparative framework for understanding the five major branches of Christianity by analyzing their unique approaches to authority, salvation, and organizational structure. The text distinguishes between traditions that rely on historical-institutional continuity and the infusion of grace, such as Roman Catholicism and Eastern Orthodoxy, and those that prioritize doctrinal fidelity or personal spiritual experience. By examining the "triadic matrix" of each group, the material illustrates how different theological engines—ranging from the forensic justification of…