In the language of the New Testament itself, it was to «bear witness» to certain central realities that the New Testament writings were first composed, and subsequently compiled into a Canon of Scripture. (religion-online.org)
Undoubtedly the greatest barrier to in - churching stems from difficulties in forming Eucharistic community, which should be the central reality of Orthodox life. (firstthings.com)
The central reality is that they matter and need to be studied, debated, and assessed. (firstthings.com)