Josh is one of my best friends. He and I have known each other since elementary school. We both went to Bible college and seminary. We are both fans of Cleveland sports. We’re both married. We both have kids. We haven’t seen each other that much, though, in the past […]
The discipline of community Read More
Victor H. Morgan, the rector of St. Luke’s Church (EMC), in Blue Ridge, Georgia has undertaken a noble task: creating a confirmation preparation resource that is accessible, engaging, and faithful to Scripture and our prayer book tradition. This is a vitally important work, as the resources currently on the market nearly always fail to meet at least one (usually faithfulness to Scripture and the Book of Common Prayer) or more of these criteria.
Review: A Faith of My Own, a confirmation workbook Read More
When papal darkness over our isleIts dim diffusion spread,Then Romish priests, by subtle wiles,The ignorant misled. Then gospel light did faintly shine,And few beheld its rays,Till mercy shot her beams divine,And did a Wycliffe raise.
On Wycliffe, the Morning Star of the Reformation Read More
When thou dost lead me forth, O Lord,To take a view of thee,To see the beauty of thy word,Thy fixed and firm decree: To see thy holiness so bright,That far outshines the sun,Exceeds the glory of that light,Which through the world doth run,
Thoughts on a transient sight of God in his holiness and purity Read More
An interview with Jonathan Carswell, founder of 10ofThose, discussing the purpose of the ministry and Reformed books it publishes.
Highlight: 10ofThose Read More
Richard Hooker is best known for his Laws of Ecclesiastical Polity. However, among his lesser known works is a sermon entitled, “A Learned Discourse on Justification, Works, and how the Foundation of Faith is Overthrown.” In this sermon, he examines the doctrine of justification and shows how the Anglican position differs from the Roman Catholicism. Hooker is conscious not only of the Roman position but also the position of the Puritans, with their more radical understanding of justification. Since the understanding of the doctrine of justification is what caused many of the Reformers to leave the Roman Church, Hooker’s sermon also touches on the question of schism.
Richard Hooker on schism Read More
J.C. Ryle opens his book Knots Untied with an essay on evangelicalism. He writes, “It may be laid down as a rule, with tolerable confidence, that the absence of accurate definitions is the very life of religious controversy … Without further preface, I shall begin by explaining what I mean
What is evangelicalism? Read More
Lord, could I lift a filial eyeBefore thy throne of grace,And, Abba Father, humbly cry,And see thy smiling face, How would it raise my groveling mindFrom all things here below!I’ll gladly leave the world behind,And to thine altar go.
The convinced sinner imploring the Spirit of adoption Read More
Surely, when the mind of God about idolatry is so plainly revealed to us in His Word, it seems the height of infatuation in anyone to join a church so steeped in idolatries as the Church of Rome.
Beware the Church of Rome Read More
Lord, having broke thy holy law,I blush and am ashamed.My frozen heart begins to thaw,And I am self-condemned. But in the volume of thy wordI see some sweet relief:I would believe thy gospel, Lord,Help thou my unbelief!
The convinced sinner fleeing to Christ Read More
I recently had an opportunity to learn more about the Evangelical Fellowship in the Anglican Communion, USA from its president, Zac Neubauer. There are some exciting developments going on in the broader evangelical/Anglican world, and I hope this interview will encourage you and show you how you can be a
Evangelical Fellowship in the Anglican Communion, USA Read More
To the dear Guardian of my hours,An evening song shall rise;Assist me, ye celestial powers,And bless this sacrifice. Thy mercies, Lord, are ever new,Thy goodness, O how great!Who can refund the honours due,Or equal thanks repeat?
Great God of nature, heavenly KingBeneath whose awful sway,The cheerful sun, with rapid wing,Directs the flying day. My waking soul, with upward eyeSalutes the dawning light;Blesses the ruler of the sky,And glories in his might.
I sometimes hear folks refer to “the Anglican Church”. Is there such a thing? No. There is no Anglican Church. There is no Baptist Church, Presbyterian Church, or Methodist Church. These are families of churches. There are certainly Baptist and Presbyterian and Methodist churches, but those churches are not monolithic.
Is there an Anglican Church? Read More
In this short video, Claire Ridgway shares a few facts about the life of Thomas Cranmer, Archbishop of Canterbury during the English Reformation.
About Thomas Cranmer Read More
