If you’ve everwondered what “salvation” feels like inside Eastern Orthodoxy—and why so manylive with uncertainty—this episode is a raw, practical testimony.

In thisconversation, John Diacos interviews Zac, who was raised Greek Orthodox anddescribes a view of salvation that often looked like: “be a good person… andhope for the best.”

He also explainshow God felt distant and remote, and how cultural identity, familyexpectations, and even folk‑religion/superstitionshaped his spiritual outlook.

Then the turningpoint: Zac shares how the death and resurrection of Jesus brought clarity andcertainty—and how Bible teaching (through Sunday school) helped Scripture “comealive.”

You’ll also hearthe origin story behind Greek Bible Fellowship (GBF) (1985), including the deepchallenges of leaving Orthodoxy—family resistance, pressure, and threats—plusthe strengths that made GBF thrive.

In this episodeyou’ll learn:

• What “salvation” can mean in lived GreekOrthodox experience—and why assurance can feel out of reach

• How “cultural Orthodoxy” (identity,weddings, festivals) can replace real gospel certainty

• Why superstition (e.g., evil eye, religiousitems) can become a substitute for spiritual security

• How Scripture centred teaching led Zac toconfidence in Christ

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00:00 UndefinedSalvation

00:08 Hope GodNotices

00:22 Security inHard Work

00:41 Violence& Resistance

00:54 Four SoilsReality

01:17 IntroducingZac

02:24 Greek Rootsin Australia

04:21 OrthodoxSalvation View

07:27 WhereSecurity Lived

09:48 Evil Eye& Symbols

12:55 How ChristFound Me

14:38 Bible CameAlive

18:21 FamilyPushback Begins

23:38 Called toGBF

31:31 Threats& Cost of Faith

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Cyril Lucaris —Patriarch of Constantinople, champion of Scripture, and the most controversialfigure in Eastern Orthodoxy — openly embraced Reformed theology, defended theauthority of the Bible over the Church, and paid for it with his life.

In this in‑depth conversation with Pastor Jason Wallace,we explore:

• Why GeorgesFlorovsky admitted Lucaris really was Calvinist

• How theOrthodox Church condemned him, then canonized him in 2009

• The explosivedoctrines in the Lucaris Confession (“Scripture above the Church,”“Justification by faith,” “Predestination by grace alone”)

• Why the Councilof Jerusalem forbade ordinary believers from reading Scripture

• How Orthodoxy,Roman Catholicism, and Mormonism use the same authority structure

• The historicalproblems with Ignatius, forged canons, mystical traditions, and later doctrinaldevelopments

• Why Lucarisbelieved the Jesus of Scripture was better than the Jesus of medieval mysticism

• How hismartyrdom exposes the myth of an infallible Church

This video ispart of the Evangelising Eastern Orthodoxy project, equipping Christians tounderstand Orthodox worldview and doctrine in order to communicate the gospelclearly and lovingly.

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00:00 – ScriptureAbove the Church? Lucaris’ Explosive Claim

00:17 – APatriarch Who Fought for the Gospel Among the Greeks

00:55 – Why CyrilLucaris Still Matters for Orthodox & Protestants

01:24 – DidLucaris Really Write the Calvinist Confession?

02:11 – FlorovskyConfirms: The Confession Was Lucaris’ Work

03:12 – “NotReally Orthodox”: The Endless Orthodox Denial Loop

05:36 – Ignatius,Forgeries, and the Rise of Mono‑Episcopacy

07:51 – HowTradition Drifted: Bishops, Patriarchs, and Power

09:38 –Mormonism, Rome & Orthodoxy: When Authority Contradicts Itself

11:40 – ModernOrthodox Prophets & Failed Predictions Exposed

13:55 – NewRevelation? When Churches Rewrite Their Own History

19:06 – Lucaris’Confession: Predestination, Justification & Free Will

20:38 – Shouldthe Bible Be in the People’s Language? Jerusalem Says No

22:14 –Canonizing Lucaris: How Does a “Heretic” Become a Saint?

35:06 – WhyLucaris Died: A Patriarch Murdered for the Gospel

38:01 – The Jesusof Scripture vs. The Jesus of Orthodoxy

44:00 –Reformation Is Possible in Orthodoxy—Here’s Proof

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How can sinfulpeople stand before a holy God?

This videoexplores one of the most important truths in Christianity: Jesus Christ as ourGreat High Priest, the one mediator who gives us bold access to God. Drawingfrom Isaiah’s vision, the Temple system, and the book of Hebrews, we unpack whyno human priest, sacrifice, or ritual can bridge the gap between God’s holinessand our sin — and why Christ alone can.

You’ll discover:

• Why God’s holiness creates a realseparation between us and Him

• Why Israel’s priests and sacrifices couldnever remove sin

• How Jesus offers the only perfect sacrifice

• Why Christ’s priesthood is eternal,sinless, and unrepeatable

• How Jesus intercedes for us right now inheaven

• Why believers can approach God withconfidence, not fear

• Why no sin is too great for Christ tocleanse

• How Christ gives us permanent peace withGod

No matter who youare, this teaching clarifies what Scripture means when it says:

“He is able tosave completely those who come to God through Him, because He always lives tointercede for them.” (Hebrews 7:25)

If you’ve everwondered how God can forgive you, how prayer is even possible, or why Jesus’priesthood matters today — this video will give you clarity, confidence, andhope.

Christ has doneeverything.

Christ intercedesforever.

Christ welcomesyou boldly into the presence of God.

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00:00 God’sHoliness vs Human Sinfulness

00:26 Why IsraelCouldn’t Approach God

01:15 EarthlyMonarchs vs the Heavenly King

02:37 What “Holy”Really Means in Scripture

03:34 Isaiah’sVision: Confronted by God’s Purity

04:37 The Temple:Near to God Yet Kept at a Distance

05:46 The HighPriest and the Rope: The Cost of Access

06:25 Why WeStill Need a Mediator Today

07:02 The Failureof Human Priests (Hebrews)

09:23 WhySacrifices Could Never Remove Sin

10:10 The HighPriest We Actually Need

10:57 Jesus: TheOnly Priest in Heaven

12:21 Christ theAdvocate Who Never Fails

13:37 He SavesCompletely: Eternal Intercession

18:06 Bold Accessto God Through Christ Alone

19:18 Why We CanApproach God With Confidence

20:23 No Sin TooGreat: Christ Cleans Completely

21:02 A Love YouCannot Lose

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