Month: January 2026

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The Doctrine of Justification Today – Allan Kroll – Prayer of Salvation (Justification) – Martinus Vaicarius

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The Doctrine of Justification Today EELC Theological Institute Author: Allan Kroll – Tallinn 2019. a. Prayer of Salvation (Justification) Author of the Prayer of Salvation: Martinus Vaicarius (Martin Vaik) – Tallinn 2026. a. Introduction The doctrine of the justification of the sinful person before God was the most significant doctrine of the Lutheran Reformation and the greatest contribution to church history, and remains a doctrine of fundamental importance for Protestant…

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Galatians 1:6-9 – New Testament Texts and Their Hermeneutics

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Galatians 1:6-9 – New Testament Texts and Their Hermeneutics EELC Theological Institute 1st Year (Master’s Program, Christian Cultural History) Author: Allan Kroll 2019 1. THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST Galatians 1:6 I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting the one who called you to live in the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel— 7 which is really no gospel at all. Evidently some people are…

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The Holy Eucharist: The Cleansing and Healing Power of the Blood of Jesus Christ

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The Holy Eucharist: The Cleansing and Healing Power of the Blood of Jesus Christ Introduction to Orthodox Eucharistic Theology In the Orthodox Church, the Holy Eucharist (Communion) is the most sacred and central sacrament, called “the sacrament of sacraments.” In Greek, Eucharistia means “thanksgiving,” because the Eucharist is the offering of thanks for the great grace that God has revealed to us through His Son Jesus Christ. At the heart…

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Allan Kroll – John 8:1-11 – EELK Institute of Theology

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John 8:1-11 EELK Institute of Theology 1st year Christian Cultural History Master’s Program Allan Kroll Instructor prof. dr. Randar Tasmuth TALLINN 03.01.2019 Table of Contents Introduction THE AUTHORSHIP, TIME OF WRITING, AND PURPOSE OF THE GOSPEL OF JOHN 1.1 The authorship of the Gospel of John 1.2 The time of writing of the Gospel of John 1.3 The purpose of writing the Gospel of John JOHN 8:1-11 2.1. The authenticity…

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The Situation and Future of Church and Theology in the Early 21st Century – EELK

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The Situation and Future of Church and Theology in the Early 21st Century Author: Allan Kroll Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Thomas-Andreas Põder TALLINN 13.06.2019 EELK Institute of Theology 1st year Christian Cultural History Master’s Program TALLINN 13.06.2019 Table of Contents Introduction The Church in Today’s World Future Trends in the Church World 2.1 Religious Pluralism 2.2 Distrust of Institutional Religion 2.3 Consumer Christianity 2.4 Emphasis on Experience Over Theory The Role…

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The Altarpiece of Kaarli Church – Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church Institute of Theology

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The Altarpiece of Kaarli Church Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church Institute of Theology 2nd Year Master’s Program in Christian Cultural History Essay Allan Kroll Instructor: Ivar-Kristjan Hein TALLINN 02.06.2020 Table of Contents Introduction JOHANN KÖLER AND THE KAARLI CHURCH ALTARPIECE THE CREATION OF THE ALTARPIECE THE THEOLOGICAL SIGNIFICANCE OF THE ALTARPIECE THE RESTORATION OF THE ALTARPIECE Conclusion References and Sources Introduction This paper examines the altarpiece of Tallinn’s Kaarli Church created…

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Deliverance Prayer from Demonic Influence – Prayers of St. John Chrysostom

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Deliverance Prayer from Demonic Influence Prayers of St. John Chrysostom Introduction St. John Chrysostom (344-407 AD), Archbishop of Constantinople and one of the greatest Church Fathers, is known for his profound prayers that have remained in use in Christian tradition for centuries. His written prayers include petitions for protection against evil, demonic influence, and spiritual purity. Below are deliverance prayers based on the teachings of St. John Chrysostom and texts…

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Orthodox Exorcism and Spiritual Liberation Theology and Prayer of Trust to the Holy Trinity

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Orthodox Prayer of Liberation and Prayer of Trust to the Holy Trinity Introduction to Orthodox Exorcism and Spiritual Liberation Theology In the tradition of the Orthodox Church, exorcism is not as central as in some other Christian traditions. Orthodox exorcisms are essentially prayers for the removal of evil spirits’ influence rather than the casting out of demons, especially in ceremonies such as the blessing of water, the blessing of holy…

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The Angel of Sabaoth and the Prayer of Peace: Heavenly Power and Divine Protection

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The Angel of Sabaoth and the Prayer of Peace: Heavenly Power and Divine Protection Author: Martinus Vaicarius (Martin Vaik – Singularity) www.salvationprayer.eu Introduction In Christian tradition, God’s name “Sabaoth” (in Hebrew “Tzvaot” or “Sabaoth”) carries profound meaning – “Lord of Hosts” or “God of Armies.” This name refers to God’s absolute power over both the visible and invisible world. The Angel of Sabaoth represents this divine power, leading the armies…

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The Prayer of Silence and Light – Introduction from the Hesychast Tradition

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The Prayer of Silence and Light Author: Martinus Vaicarius (Martin Vaik – Singularity) www.salvationprayer.eu Introduction from the Hesychast Tradition This prayer is created in the light of the spiritual heritage of the Orthodox Fathers and the tradition of hesychasm – holy silence. It is particularly deepened by the teachings of St. Gregory Palamas on God’s energies and essence, the profound contemplations of St. Isaac the Syrian in the silence of…

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The Essene Movement in Second Temple Judaism

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The Essene Movement in Second Temple Judaism A Historical and Theological In-Depth Study Abstract This article examines the Essene movement as one of the most significant yet often overlooked religious groups within Second Temple Judaism. Drawing on the accounts of ancient authors (Josephus, Philo, Pliny the Elder) as well as the Qumran manuscripts, the study analyzes the historical development, communal organization, theological emphases, and religious practices of the Essenes. The…

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The Schism of the Machine: When Marketing and Liturgy Stand on Opposite Shores

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The Schism of the Machine: When Marketing and Liturgy Stand on Opposite Shores A Theological Reflection on Digital Schism Author: Martinus Vaicarius (Martin Vaik – Singularity) www.salvationprayer.eu Prologue: The Boundary That Cannot Be Crossed In the year when Pope Leo IX and Patriarch Michael Keroularios excommunicated one another, it was not merely institutions that were divided. The cosmos itself fractured.The West chose filioque — the Spirit proceeds from the Father…

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Prayer of Silence – Who has no Name – Sacred Prayer, Holy Prayer, Silence virtue – Martinus Vaicarius

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Prayer of Silence O That Which Is,who has no name,yet in whom all names rest. Before light learned to reveal itselfand time remembered its first step,You were —not as a voice, but as listening,not as force, but as holding. We stand naked before You,not in body, but in intention.Take from us what is not true,and leave what cannot fade. Teach us to understand silence,for in silence there is no deceit.Teach…

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Ascending with the Fathers: Prayer, Mystery, and the Cherubic Circle

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Ἀναβαίνοντας με τοὺς Πατέρας: Προσευχή, Μυστήριον, καὶ ὁ Κύκλος τῶν Χερουβίμ “Ascending with the Fathers: Prayer, Mystery, and the Cherubic Circle” Liturgical-Style Manual for Daily Mystical Ascent Introduction: The Rule of the Fathers The Fathers teach that the soul ascends through prayer, purification, illumination, and union. This manuscript follows the ancient κανών τῶν Πατέρων (rule of the Fathers), incorporating Greek terms and mystical practices for a daily rule (Τάξις Προσευχῆς).…

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Prayer for Europe and for All Humanity

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PRAYER FOR EUROPE AND FOR ALL HUMANITYAddressed to the Consecrated Triune God † In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Lord Jesus Christ, our God,who were begotten of the Father before all ages(γεννηθεὶς ἐκ τοῦ Πατρός πρὸ πάντων τῶν αἰώνων – begotten of the Father before all ages),and in the fullness of time for our sake became man,who redeemed the world…

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One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism? – Dialogue Between Estonian Orthodoxy and Lutheranism – The Possibility of Unity in Diversity

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“One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism?” Dialogue between Estonian Orthodoxy and Lutheranism: The Possibility of Unity in Diversity Author: Martinus Vaicarius (Martin Vaik – Singularity)www.salvationprayer.eu PREFACE The Estonian Christian landscape is a unique microcosm where spiritual traditions, cultural experiences, and theological emphases have historically intertwined. The need for dialogue between Orthodoxy (Orthodoxia) and Lutheranism (Lutheranismus) is not merely an academic interest, but a practical theological and spiritual task. This article…

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Prayer for the Salvation of Souls and the Presence of God

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Prayer for the Salvation of Souls and the Presence of God Author: Martinus Vaicarius (Martin Vaik – Singularity) www.salvationprayer.eu For the salvation of Europe and its 400 million souls,and for the salvation of one billion of the human race. O Lord, I humbly ask for prayers for my finances,for purity of soul and spirit,and that Your Holy Presence may rest upon me at all times.For the Anointing liberates those who…