Orthodox Christianity

Not to be confused with Eastern Orthodox Christianity,1 orthodox2 Christianity within this context refers to Christianity that adheres to the established doctrines found within the Bible and accepted by the three major traditions of Christianity. These doctrines are: The belief in the one triune God, the deity of Jesus Christ, that humankind is in need of a savior, salvation by grace through faith, and the inerrancy of the Bible. This view is held by all authors on Rooted and Reaching.

    1. A tradition of Christianity alongside other traditions such as Roman Catholicism and Protestantism. ↩︎
    2. According to Merriam-Webster, the word “orthodox” can be defined as “conforming to established doctrine, especially in religion;” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, s.v. “orthodox,” https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/orthodox. ↩︎