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 discuss the history of the Episcopacy, its development as a separate office from the Priesthood, how it disappeared in much of Protestantism, and why the Anglican tradition retained it. The Catechism Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 Week 8 Week 9 Week 10 Week…
In which we discuss the rite of Confirmation, how it relates to Holy Communion, and how it differs from the Laying on of Hands at Ordination. 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…
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 Christ’s Resurrection, the Holy Ghost, and the Canon of Scripture. Week 1
Unless folks have been on an extended vacation from social media, regular readers of The North American Anglican will be aware that the Anglican Church in North America (ACNA) has finally released their long-awaited Book of Common Prayer (2019) (BCP2019). Since its release it has received both well-deserved praise and well-deserved criticism. Regular readers may also recall that I contributed to some…
We begin a new series today, looking at the 39 Articles of Religion. Today’s lesson discussed the history of the Articles, and Discussed Articles 1-3, Concerning the Holy Trinity, Of the Word or Son of God, and of Christ’s Descent into Hell.
We continue our discussion of the Lord’s Supper, and bring in what the Prayer Book’s prayers of consecration and the Articles of Religion mean for some of our Eucharistic theology. 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…
We discuss the Holy Trinity using the framework of the Creed of St. Athanasius