In this installment, we will look at the core beliefs that all Christians must have about God, the work of Christ, Scripture, and the future of the universe. Q. What do you believe as a Christian? A. I believe in God, the Father Almighty, maker of Heaven and Earth. And in Jesus Christ his only …
The Role of Anglican Priests
It should go without saying that the best explanation of the role of Anglican Priests is found in the 1662 Ordinal. But here are some reflections of my own that I hope you will find edifying. Anglican Priests are ministers of Word and Sacrament, that are called to utilise those two gifts to make disciples …
Proclaiming the Truth is more important than Apostolic Succession
"In this order, and by this succession, the ecclesiastical tradition from the apostles, and the preaching of the truth, have come down to us. And this is most abundant proof that there is one and the same vivifying faith, which has been preserved in the Church from the apostles until now, and handed down in …
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A Commentary on the Modernised Catechism, Part One
A Catechism is something that explains the Christian faith using questions and answers. The Catechism found in the 1662 Book of Common Prayer is very short, easily read in one sitting, and was intended to be studied by those about to be Confirmed by their Bishop, which means that it assumes the student has already …
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A Modernised Anglican Catechism
This is my modernisation of the Catechism found in the 1662 Book of Common Prayer. I have changed all archaic words and style and clarified some of the language so that it will be easily understood especially by young people, particularly between 10-20 years old. Unfortunately, due to the modernisation process, and especially because it …