In which we discuss Articles 25 and 26 of the 39 Articles of Religion, discussing Anglican sacramental theology, and effect on the sacraments of unworthy ministers. Week 1: Articles 1-3 Week 2: Articles 4-6 Week 3: Articles 7-8 Week 4: Articles 9-15 Week 5: Articles 15-16 Week 6: Articles 17 Week 7: Articles 18-20…
In which we discuss Articles 23-25, “Of Ministering in the Congregation,” “Of Speaking in the Congregation in Such a Tongue as the People Understandeth,” and an introduction to “Of the Sacraments.” Week 1: Articles 1-3 Week 2: Articles 4-6 Week 3: Articles 7-8 Week 4: Articles 9-15 Week 5: Articles 15-16 Week 6: Article 17…
In which we discuss Articles XXI and XXII of the 39 Articles of Religion, including the authority of “general councils,” and various points in which the Reformers and the Roman Catholic Church disagreed. Week 1: Articles 1-3 Week 2: Articles 4-6 Week 3: Articles 7-8 Week 4: Articles 9-15 Week 5: Articles 15-16 Week 6:…
In which we discuss Article XVIII “Of Salvation in Christ Alone,” Article XIX “Of the Church,” and Article XX “The Authority of the Church.” We discuss the exclusivity of Christianity and Christ, the universality of Christianity, the nature of the Church, the ways in which we all need reform, and the nature of and limits…
In which we conclude our 2019 Catechesis with a discussion on the Holy Scriptures and a Rule of Life. The Catechism Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 Week 8 Week 9 Week 10 Week 11 Week 12 Week 13 Week 14 Week 15 Week 16 Week 17…
In which we discuss Predestination and Election as described in the 39 Articles of Religion Week 1: Articles 1-3 Week 2: Articles 4-6 Week 3: Articles 7-8 Week 4: Articles 9-15 Week 5: Articles 15-16
Text: Ephesians 1:1-14 For the last few months, you’ve heard me talk about this season of Trinitytide as a time that focuses on our growth and sanctification in Christ. Two years ago, as I was driving the bishop to the airport on the day he installed me to be your rector, he recommended I preach…
In which we discuss Christ’s sinlessness, fallen humanity’s sinfulness, the “unforgivable sin,” and the offer of repentance. Week 1: Articles 1-3 Week 2: Articles 4-6 Week 3: Articles 7-8 Week 4: Articles 9-15
In which we begin a discussion of the “Doctrines of Grace” from the Anglican perspective: Original Sin, Free Will, Justification by Faith, Good Works, Works of Supererogation, Good Works before Justification, and Christ’s sinlessness. Week 1: Articles 1-3 Week 2: Articles 4-6 Week 3: Articles 7-8
In which we discuss the Old Testament and the Ecumenical Creeds. Week 1: Articles 1-3 Week 2: Articles 4-6