Hi again, Pilgrim. Thanks for your thoughtful response.

Please tell me what denomination you are, and can you expand your comment about the OPC? Is it precisely because I didn't hear something akin to Erksine?

The pastor of the church I attend (as recurring visitor) is an adjunct professor of Systematic Theology at WTS, Philadelphia. And I don't mean to imply that TULIP doesn't impact his sermons.

I haven't studied the other doctrines of the Eastern Orthodox faith. I don't see myself feeling 'at home' in an Orthodox church, although I was raised Catholic, and my father was raised Eastern Orthodox.

Obviously, there would be implications to my tULIP if I don't hold to Reformed belief in Total Depravity. I haven't worked it all out.

To date: Like Orthodoxy, I believe babies are innocent, and that people are sinners because they actually sin. Orthodoxy teaches that it is death that is handed down from Adam, not guilt from Adam's sin. They believe mankind's fallen state is predisposed to sin, but it is not Adam's sin they are guilty of, but their own. I believe it is a mystery of grace and God's will that He calls, calls to repentance, leads, regenerates and preserves his sheep to saving faith. I believe Christ's death and resurrection is payment for the sins of those who believe in Him. I believe it is faith in Christ that saves, but He expects us to become "as little children" and be born again, spiritually as believers and grow in knowledge and love. I don't think good works save, but I believe fruits are a sign of the Christian walk.

Thanks for the mention of the authors. Perhaps I'll come across more insight for Reformed position.
Also, I do believe in Sola Sciptura, and believe the Eastern Orthodoxy is supported via scripture. It is just that, there already exists a plethora of support articles/commentaries from that camp, and at this point, neither of us are going to be doing anything but "responding to".

Thanks for listening for free, and allowing me to share what we have in common and what we don't.

-Peace to you in Jesus Christ