The reference, I believe, was to John Calvin, Luther, Huss and those "kind" of reformers.. In the "orthodox" mind what you believe is rooted and based in teachings.. dogma.. and ceremony.. The concept of a real and powerful Holy Spirit wandering around leading some to eventual salvation is not believed.. For their clergy has completely replaced the Holy Spirit.. as an entity.. The Holy SPirit is not needed.. Thats the mockery of it all..
Orthodoxy has removed the Holy Spirit OUT OF THE SPIRITUAL LOOP..
I know you’re right, but I never followed the protestant fathers much. I figured God’s Word was good enough for me. My dad wouldn’t lie to me, would he? No.
I’m sorry for them, really. Will they ever submit to the truth? I genuinely hope so.
That is the same exact conclusion Calvin came to regarding the church in Rome.
"Rome's whole doctrine contains nothing else than big words and bombast, because it is inconsistent with the majesty of Scripture, the efficacy of of the Sprit, the gravity of the prophets, and the sincerity of the apostles..." - Calvin, Past.Epp.174"The Holy Spirit may be justly called the key with which the treasures of the kingdom of heaven are unlocked to us; and His illumination constitutes our mental eyes to behold them" - Calvin, Institutes III:i.4