Into Thy Word

Sources of Doctine and Revelation

By Father Thomas Hopko

Sources of Doctrine and Revelation — Revelation
The foundation of Christian doctrine is found in this biblical line: God has revealed Himself to us.
Sources of Doctrine and Revelation — Tradition
Tradition as a word means that which is "passed on" and "given over" from one to another.
Sources of Doctrine and Revelation — Bible
The written record of God's revelation is the Bible, which means the book, or the books.
Sources of Doctrine and Revelation — The Liturgy
'Liturgy' means the common work or action of a particular group of people for the sake of all.
Sources of Doctrine and Revelation — The Councils
The Church always settled difficulties and made decisions by reaching a consensus of opinion.
Sources of Doctrine and Revelation — The Fathers
A number of saints who were theologians and teachers are called the holy fathers of the Church.
Sources of Doctrine and Revelation — The Saints
The doctrine of the Church comes alive in the lives of the true believers, the saints.
Sources of Doctrine and Revelation — Church Art
Sources of Doctrine and Revelation — Canons
The word Canon literally means "rule" or "norm" or "measure of judging."