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Homilies and Christian Education audio from All Saints Anglican Church in San Antonio, TX, a parish in the Diocese of the West in the Church of Nigeria North American Mission (Anglican Communion).
What is Implied by our Shift in Status Before God (Romans 5:1-5:21)5:1-11 Peace with God Through Faith5:12-21 Death in Adam, Life in Christ
We continue our class with a discussion of the basic elements of the faith that we want all new Confirmands and Catechumans to know. We discuss the Apostles’ Creed, the 10 Commandments, the Lord’s Prayer, basic Sacramental Theology and basic Ecclesiology via the Catechism.
Abraham, Justification, Faith, and the Promises (Romans 4:1-25)4:1-12 — Abraham Justified by Faith4:13-25 — The Promise Realized Through Faith
We begin a new series in which we give a 10 week overview of the Formularies in the context of adult confirmation prep. In this first class, we introduce the Formularies and give a broad overview of the Book of Common Prayer.Some Links from this Episode:The Preface to the First BCPBishop Jewell’s “Apology for the Church of England” Richard Hooker’s “Laws of Ecclesiastical Polity”Preface through Book IVChristology and Sacramental Theology in Book V
We continue in our Romans Study with Chapter 3:21-end. The Righteousness of God Through Faith
We continue our series on the Book of Romans with a discussion of Romans 2:12-3:20: Judgement and the Law of God.2:12-29 — God’s Judgement and the Law3:1-8 — God’s Righteousness Upheld3:9-20 — No One is RighteousNext Week: How we are Justified
We continue our series on Romans with a discussion of the Wrath of God on Unrighteousness from 1:18-2:11CHAPTER 1:18-32 — God’s Wrath on UnrighteousnessCHAPTER 2:1-11 — God’s Righteous Judgment
We begin our series on the Book of Romans with a Course Overview and the Introduction to Chapter 1.OVERVIEWChapters 1-5: Speeling out the GospelChapters 6-11: Anticipating ObjectionsChapters 12-15: Practical Holy LivingChapters 15-16: Paul’s Itinerary and ConclusionCHAPTER 1:1-17: INTRODUCTION AND THESIS STATEMENTVerses 1-7 IntroductionVerses 8-15 Paul’s Desire to Go to RomeVerses 16-17 Thesis Statemet of the Letter
We conclude our 6-week series, "Walking in the Light of the Lord: An Anglican Rule of Life"
We discuss the benefits and results of Communion, “Spiritual Communion” and the Church Year
We discuss the theology and structure of Holy Communion, as well as the concept of sacrifice in the BCP text.
Links to the resources mentioned:
JI Packer's "Gospel in the Prayer Book": https://www.ivpress.com/Media/Default/Content-Articles/Packer-Gospel-in-the-Prayer-Book.pdf
"A Compainion to Ante-Communion" from IVP: https://www.ivpress.com/Media/Default/Content-Articles/Companion-to-Ante-Communion.pdf
Links to the Documents mentioned:
J.I. Packer's "Gospel in the Liturgy https://www.ivpress.com/Media/Default...
"A Companion to Morning Prayer https://www.ivpress.com/Media/Default...
1662ie Pointed Psalter/Canticles: https://www.ivpress.com/Media/Default...
St. Dunstan’s & Neale’s Hymnal from Lancelot Andrewes Press Hardcover Psalter: https://andrewespress.com/st-dunstans... Flexcover Psalter: https://andrewespress.com/st-dunstans... Neale Reprint: https://andrewespress.com/john-mason-... Neale Scan: https://books.google.com/books?id=2E3...
Bible & Office Apps: Faith Comes by Hearing (Bible App): https://www.faithcomesbyhearing.com/a... Cradle of Prayer (1928): https://cradleofprayer.org Rev. Tarsitano from Trinity Connorsville (1662): https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh... 2019 ACNA https://www.dailyoffice2019.com
We continue our series on an Anglican Rule of Life according to the American 1928 edition of the Book of Common Prayer. In Week 2 we discuss the Daily Offices of Morning and Evening Prayer, including how to use Family Prayer as an “on-ramp” for the Discipline.
On behalf of our Bishop, the Rt. Rev. Dr. Felix Orji, the Ven. Isaac Rehberg presents a classically Anglican teaching on Baptism from the Scriptures, the 1662 BCP, the Articles of Religion, and Book of Homilies.
Some resources quoted or reference:
A Homily on Common Prayer and the Sacraments https://northamanglican.online/a-homily-of-common-prayer-and-sacraments/
Browne’s Commentary on Article 27 Part I: https://northamanglican.com/an-exposition-of-the-thirty-nine-articles-article-xxvii-part-1/ Part 2: https://northamanglican.com/an-exposition-of-the-thirty-nine-articles-article-xxvii-part-2/
Griffith-Thomas’ Commentary on Article 27 http://assets.newscriptorium.com/anglican/39-articles/printheola26-35.htm#XXVII
We begin a six-week series on the practicalities of the Anglican Tradition as individuals and as a Community. This week we introduce the concept of a Rule of Life from an Anglican lens, discussing the Book of Acts, the Offices of Instruction, the Prayer Book's framewok, lessons from the Monasteries, and Martin Thornton's summary of the Anglican Regula
We conclude our series by discussing the following controversies:
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The Numbering of the Sacraments (2 vs 7)
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The Blessed Virgin Mary
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Invocation of Saints
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The Use of Images/Icons
We discuss how theological triage helps us sort through controversies over partisan politics, sexuality and gender issues, universalism, and vestments.
This week we begin to tackle the students’ list of potential controversies. Today we discuss Prayer Book Revision, Inerrancy of Scripture, and Women’s Ordinatio
The Jerusalem Declaration can be found here https://www.gafcon.org/jerusalem-2018/key-documents/jerusalem-declaration
We begin our series on the diversity and controversies within orthodox Anglicanism in North America with an introduction to Theological Triage and a look at the ACNA Fundamental Principles
A guest homily by Fr. Isaac at Redeemer Anglican Church in New Braunfels on Passion Sunday. Text: Ezekiel 37:1-14
This homily/teaching was given at Congregation Beth Simcha, a Messianic Jewish fellowship, on 24 December 2022. Fr. Isaac had been invited to speak about how Advent relates to Old Testament Messianic expectations.
We conclude our discussion of Archbishop Cranmer’s Homily on Faith from the First Book of Homilies
We begin a reading and discussion of the 4th Homily in the 1st Book of Homilies: Abp. Cranmer’s Homily on Faith
We conclude our discussion of the third homily in the First Book of Homilies: oF the Salvation of Mankind (aka the Homily on Justification). Today we discuss contention and arguments over words, what what our Reformers do not mean when they say we are Justified by Faith Alone.
We continue our discussion on the third homily in the First Book of Homilies: Of the Salvation of Mankind (aka the Homily on Justification). Todays section talks about support from the Church Fathers.
We conclude our mini-series on the Athanasian Creed and Trinitarian Theology. We discuss the error of the Eternal Subordination of the Son as how Jesus can be truly Man despite being without sin.
We begin a discussion on the third homily in the First Book of Homilies: Of the Salvation of Mankind (aka the Homily on Justification)
We continue our discussion of the 1st Book of Homilies, with the 1st part of the 2nd homily, “Of The Misery of All Mankind”
We discuss and answer the two main reasons the Homily on Scripture lists for folks not reading scripture.
We begin a series on the First Book of Homilies. Today we introduce the Books of Homilies and discuss Part 1 of the Homily on Scripture
We conclude our series on the Articles of Religion with a discussion of the role of the civil authorities, rights of property, and swearing of oaths.
We continue our series on the 39 Articles of Religion with a discussion on the traditions of the Church, the Two Books of Homilies, and the Ordinal of the BCP.
We continue our series on the 39 Articles of Religion with a discussion on Clerical Marriage, Excommunication, and some miscellaneous differences between the Anglican and Roman Catholic traditions.
We continue our discussion on the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper with how the Sacrament relates to “the wicked,” communion in both kinds, and the nature of sacrifice in the Sacrament.
We continue our study in the Articles of Religion with the first part of a discussion on the Lord’s Supper, in which we discuss the presence of Christ in the supper, and the mode by which he is present.
We discuss the worthiness of ministers and the efficacy of baptism via Articles 26&27 of the Thirty-Nine Articles of Religion.
We discuss the nature and definition of the Sacraments, per the Articles of Religion and the BCP Catechism
We continue our discussion of the Articles of Religion’s approach to the Church and Ecclesiology. Today we discuss ordination and liturgy in the vernacular.
We continue our series on the 39 Articles of Religion with a discussion of the authority of the Church, general councils, and certain disagreements with Rome
The All Saints Choir leads the congregation in our annual Festival of 9 Lessons and Carols
In our last Episode of 2021, we combine two weeks of class in today’s episode! Part one of this episode discusses Article 17, on Predestination and Election, especially discussing various ways the issue has been presented in historic Anglican practice. Part two follows up on Article 17 discussing the article itself, and concludes with Article 18 (Of Obtaining Eternal Salvation only by the Name of Christ) and Article 19 (Of the Church).
The Infographic from Crossway: https://www.crossway.org/articles/infographic-you-can-read-more-of-the-bible-than-you-think/
In which we discuss the Articles of Christ’s unique sinlessness and sin after baptism for the rest of us.
In which we discuss the Justification of Man, Good Works, Works before Justification, and Works of Supererogation
We conclude our post-Catechesis Q&A sessions with some general questions about Anglicanism and Christianity.
We conclude our series on the Offices of Instruction from the 1928 Book of Common Prayer with a discussion of the Sacrament of Communion, the Three Orders of Ministry, and some concluding remarks.
We continue our discussion of the Offices of Instruction from the 1928 Book of Common Prayer with a discussion on the Sacraments in general and Baptism in particular.
We continue our study of the Offices of Instruction from the American 1928 Book of Common Prayer with a discussion of our “Bounden Duty” as Church members, and the spiritual gifts of Confirmation.
We conclude the First Office of Instruction with the Lord’s Prayer, and we begin the Second Office of Instruction with a discussion of the Church and membership therein.
We continue our study of the Offices of Instruction from the 1928 BCP with a discussion of the Decalogue, the 10 Commandments, including our BCP’s explanation and application of them, and the Reformation concept of the Three Uses of the Law
We begin our study of the Offices of Instruction from the 1928 Book of Common Prayer with the introduction, its relationship to our Baptismal Vows, and the Apostles’ Creed.
We conclude our mini-series on the Blessed Virgin Mary in the Prayer Book by examining some controversies between the traditions with respect to Mariology.
In the first of our two-part series on the Blessed Virgin Mary in the Prayer Book, we discuss the dogmas of the first four Councils, English Marian devotion prior to and after the Reformation, and the places where Mary is mentioned in the Book of Common Prayer.
Two articles from Laudible Practice were mentioned:
http://laudablepractice.blogspot.com/2020/12/inwardly-digesting-advent-hope-with.html
http://laudablepractice.blogspot.com/2020/09/want-richer-marian-understanding-dont.html
In which we discuss the history of ordination rites, the Preface to the BCP Ordinal, and the ordering of Deacons and Priests.
We conclude our discussion of the BCP Funeral Rites with a discussion of the Burial Service, the Propers for a Funeral Mass, and why All Souls Day was removed from the classical BCP Calendar
In which we discuss the Burial Office, some history, and Fr. Isaac demonstrates he doesn’t remember higher mathematics!
Episcopal Address by the President of the Synod, the Rt. Rev. Dr. Felix C. Orji, OSB. Delivered on Friday October 23, 2020 at All Saints Anglican Church in Houston Texas for the opening night of the 8th Annual Synod of the Anglican Diocese of the West.
We discuss the Collect, Epistle, and Gospel for the Feast of St. Luke, and what we can learn from the Evangelist
We discuss the varied history of the Visitation service in the 1928 BCP, including its evolution in the BCP tradition.
We discuss the Prayer Book’s “Thanksgiving of Women after Childbirth” service including its roots in OT purification rites and the Feast of the Presentation of Christ.
We discuss the 1928 BCP’s rite of Holy Matrimony as well as the historical developments within Christian marriage rites.
We discuss the messy and often confusing Rite of Confirmation, including its history, the differences between East and West, Classical Anglican approaches, and some modern developments.
Drew Keane's Essay mentioned in the class: https://northamanglican.com/confirmation-in-classical-anglicanism/
We discuss Baptism in the classical BCP tradition, including why the Reformers considered it one of two Sacraments, why we baptize infants, and the theology behind our liturgy.
We conclude last week’s discussion on the Propers with a few case studies on the themes of the Propers. We then discuss the cycle of Feasting and Fasting in the Book of Common Prayer.
We discuss the Eucharistic Lectionary, its development and use, both in the historic 1-year form and the modern 3-year form.
We discuss Martin Thornton’s idea of the Book of Common Prayer as a Rule of Life (Regula) and Abp. Cranmer’s threefold triad of Sin, Grace, and Faith in Holy Communion.
We follow up on last week’s class on Morning Prayer with a discussion of Evening Prayer, Family Prayer, and the Litany with a focus on using these resources in personal and family devotions.
We begin our series on the American 1928 Book of Common Prayer with an overview of the history of Christian Liturgy, some divisions of the Church, and an overview of the 1928 BCP itself.
In the final class on our series on the relationship between Israel and the Church and between the Old and New Testaments, we look at some specific passages from Scripture and from the Articles to tie our content together.
We continue our discussion of the relationship between Israel and the Church and between Old and New Testaments with a discussion of Christian Antisemitism, some issues related to the modern State of Israel, and the modern "Hebrew Roots" movements within Christianity.
We continue our class on the relationship between Israel and the Church and between the Old and New Testaments with an overview of the various sects, schools, and parties of Judaism in the time of the New Testament
We continue our series on the relationship between Israel and the Church and between the Old and New Testaments with a discussion of OT worship, the Synagogue System, and how it evolves into the Church’s worship.
We continue our discussion of the relationship between Israel and the Church and between the Old and New Testaments with contrasting the way the Fathers approached Scripture with the way Dispensationalism approaches Scripture, and how that affects their respective understandings of the relationship between Israel and the Church
We begin our series on the relationship between Israel and the Church and between the Old and New Testaments. Fr. Isaac shares his background in the Messianic movement, and we discuss approaches to the Bible with respect to continuity and discontinuity between the Old and New Testaments.
Sermon from Morning Prayer for the 2nd Sunday After Easter. Texts: Psalm 23, John 10:11-18
We continue our study of Judges with the famous story of Deborah, Barak, Sisera, and Jael
We continue our study in Judges discussing the pattern of fall and redemption in Judges, and God's use of those things as a way of teaching the Israelites.
We continue a study of Judges with a discussion on the command to drive out the Canaanites and the problem of idolatry.
Madison Mack begins a Lenten series on the Book of Judges for adult Christian Education
Texts: Luke 2:22, Malachi 3:1 for the Feast of the Presentation of Christ in the Temple
In which we discuss the events of Matthew 2:13 and following and the accompanying OT allusions.
In which we discussed the events commemorated on the Feast of the Epiphany: The Visitation of the Wise Men, and Prophecies concerning the Messiah being a light to the nations.
How the OT Feast of Tabernacles and the Feast of the Epiphany are connected and point to Christ.
In which we discuss the significance of the Purification of the Virgin Mary, and the Presentation of Christ in the Temple.
An introducing to the discipline of fasting from the perspective of classical Anglicanism and the historic Books of Common Prayer. The Article from the St. Augustine Prayer Book on Fasting: http://www.episcopalnet.org/TRACTS/fasting.html
Read by Fr. Isaac on the 1st Sunday After Christmas, 2020, with special thanks to Fr. Daniel Adkinson: https://anglicanpastor.com/let-john-chrysostom-preach-his-nativity-sermon-the-sunday-after-christmas/
In which we discuss the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem and the significance of the Shepherds in the Nativity and in the Old Testament.
In which we discuss the significance Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary to St. Elizabeth, the Magnificat, and the Song of Hannah in 1 Samuel
We complete our discussion on Article XXXVII - XXXIX, discussing the Ordinal, the authority of the civil magistrate, and property rights.
Text: Romans 15:4-6, “Bible Sunday.” The Crossways Infographic mentioned: https://www.crossway.org/articles/infographic-you-can-read-more-of-the-bible-than-you-think/
We discuss Isaiah’s prophecy and the fulfillment in the Annunciation to the Blessed Virgin Mary
In which we discuss Articles XXXV and XXXVI of the 39 Articles of Religion, regarding the two Books of Homilies, the Ordinal, and the relationship of the various Provinces of the Anglican Communion
In which we finish our discussion of Article XXXIV, discussing Prayer Book Revision, Rites and Ceremonies, and the Authority of the Church
Fr. Barry’s last homily at All Saints on the occasion of the Commissioning of the Launch Team for St. Benedict Anglican Church
A guest homily from our Seminarian, John Mack, concluding our Trinitytide sermon series from the Epistle to the Ephesians. Text: Ephesians 6:10-23.
In which we discuss Article XXXIII on Excommunication and Article XXXIV on the Authority of the Church with Regards to Tradition.
In which we discuss Articles XXXI and XXXII of the 39 Articles of Religion, covering the relationship between Christ’s once-for-all sacrifice and Holy Communion, and the clerical marriage/celibacy.
In which we continue our discussion about the Lord's Supper as we discuss Articles XXVIII, XXIX, and XXX, "Of the Lord's Supper," "Of the Wicked Which Eat Not the Body of Christ in the Use of the Lord's Supper," and "Of Both Kinds"
We take a break from our Ephesians series to celebrate the Octave of All Saints and our Parish's 42nd birthday. Main text: Revelation 7:2ff.
From 2018: a two-part series from Christian Education discussing Halloween. See Steven Wedgeworth’s articles at https://calvinistinternational.com/018/10/03/what-should-christians-think-about-Halloween/ and https://calvinistinternational.com/2013/10/30/Halloween-creation-recreation/
In which we continue our discussion of Article XXVIII by defining the boundaries of the Lord’s Supper and discussing worthy reception of it.
In which we continue our discussion of sacramental theology in the 39 Articles of Religion as we discuss the Sacrament of Baptism, and introduce the Sacrament of Holy Communion.
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.
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."
Part 6 of our sermon series through Ephesians, coupled with the Feast of St. Michael and All Angels (Michaelmas). Text: Ephesians 3:14-22.
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 to the authority of the Church.
The Rt. Rev. Dr. Felix C. Orji continues our trek through the Epistle to the Ephesians. Text: Eph. 2:1-10.
Part 2 of our Trinitytide sermon series through the Epistle to the Ephesians. Ephesians 1:15-23.
Note: by way of correction when discussing the parable of the pharisee and the publican, I mistakenly refer to the pharisee as the publican! That's what I get for going off script!
In which we conclude our 2019 Catechesis with a discussion on the Holy Scriptures and a Rule of Life.
We begin our Trinitytide preaching series through the Epistle of St. Paul to Ephesians with Eph. 1:1-14.
In which we discuss Predestination and Election as described in the 39 Articles of Religion
In which we discuss the main seasons of the Church Year and their associated liturgical colors, as per general Western Tradition, and Anglicanism in particular.
In which we discuss Christ’s sinlessness, fallen humanity’s sinfulness, the “unforgivable sin,” and the offer of repentance.
In which we conclude our discussion on holy orders. Guest background chatter from Fr. Isaac’s 4-year-old daughter who came to catechesis!
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.
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.
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.
In which we discuss what it means for the Church to be One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic; and then begin a discussion on Confirmation.
Continuation of our discussion of the diocesan Catechism of the Anglican Diocese of the West. We briefly discuss the the “sacraments” of the Church and how they differ from the Dominical Sacraments.
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.
In which we conclude our discussion of Baptism and begin our discussion of Holy Communion from our Diocesan Catechism.
In which we continue our discussion on the Sacrament of Baptism, focusing on what is necessary for baptism to be efficacious and why infants can be baptized.
Fr. Isaac Rehberg interviews Dr. Chris Richardson, author of “Pioneer and Perfecter of Faith: Jesus’ Faith as the Climax of Israel’s History in the Epistle to the Hebrews” on the Ascension of Christ in the Book Hebrews
In which we answer several questions from the students about baptism, including how Christian baptism relates to Christ’s baptism, the “necessary” nature of the Sacraments, and re-baptism.
In which we conclude our study of W.H. Griffith-Thomas’ book, Methods of Bible Study, discussing why we need a bible for knowledge and a bible for power.
We begin the Sacraments section in the catechism for the Anglican Diocese of the West, based off of the classical BCP Catechism. Today we define sacraments and begin our discussion on how Anglicans view Baptism.
In which we discuss Chapter 12 of WH Griffith-Thomas’ “Methods of Bible Study,” and talk about the object or goal of bible study, touching on text criticism, literary criticism, exegesis, biblical theology, and devotional spiritual reading.
We finish up the Lord’s Prayer with a discussion of temptation and evil, and introduce the Catechism’s sacramental theology.
A belated update from St. Patrick’s day with Fr. Barry Kowald, one of our assisting clergy.
In which we discuss petitions 2-5 of the Lord’s Prayer, including a discussion on why we pray for things that God has already promised to give us.
In which we discuss Chapter 11 of WH Griffith Thomas’ classic book “Methods of Bible Study,” covering word study, commentaries, verse study, etc.
In which we discuss prayer in general, and the first three petitions of the Lord’s Prayer.
We continue our study of WH Griffith-Thomas’ “Methods of Bible Study” with Chapter 9, New Testament Topics. We discuss some potential topical studies within the New Testament, with a rabbit trail on 19th and 20th century revisionism.
In which we discuss the 2nd Table of the Law, the difference between the moral implications of God’s Laws and adding our own rules to God’s Laws, and the “positive” counterparts to the “negative” commandments.
We continue WH Griffith-Thomas’ “Methods of Bible Study” with Chapter 8, Christ in the Old Testament, in which we talk about prophecies, types, Christ in ritual, and why the OT is still relevant.. Apologies for the gap in the audio! A phone call kicked me off the software for a second!
On Laetare Sunday / Dominica Refectionis, we move from a focus on Spiritual Warfare to on the Grace of our Lord as he makes us sons of God and feeds us with himself. Text: Isaiah 66, Galatians 4, John 6.
In which we discuss the first Table of the Law with a special focus on using God’s name in vain and keeping the Sabbath
In which we discus Chapter 7 of “Methods of Bible Study” by WH Griffith-Thomas. Topics covered include dispensationalism, progressive revelation, and OT doctrines of God, Man, and Religion.
In which we introduce the Commandments, Christian Duty, and Discuss the First Two Commandments.
In which we discuss Chapter 6 and the beginning of Chapter 7 of WH Griffith-Thomas’ book, “Methods of Bible Study,” covering Old Testament Topics and the beginning of Old Testament Doctrine.
Adapted from the first part of the Homily “Of Good Works and First of Fasting” in the Second Book of Homilies. The two Books of Homilies are the official sermons of the Church of England in the 16th Century, endorsed by the 39 Articles of Religion. While they have unfortunately fallen into disuse, they are one of the classical elements of post-Reformation Anglican theology.
A guest homily by the Venerable Cleo Kukeya, our regional archdeacon. Texts: Luke 18, 1 Corinthians 13.
In which we discuss Romans, Galatians, Ephesians, Hebrews (with a discussion on the priesthood), 1 Thessalonians, 1 Peter, and 1 John.
We finish up our discussion of the Apostles’ Creed from our diocesan catechism. We discuss the Communion of Saints, the Resurrection of the Body, and the Life Everlasting. Amen.
In which we discuss the four Gospels and Acts from Chapter Five of WH Griffith-Thomas’ classic work, “Methods of Bible Study”
In which we discuss Christ’s Resurrection, Ascension, and Return, along with the Holy Spirit and Holy Catholic Church, along with a sidebar on the visible church versus the invisible church.
A Sermon by Fr. Marcus Tinajero, Assisting Priest at All Saints. Text: Matthew 20:1ff, the Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard
Week 6 of our study through WH Griffith-Thomas’ book “Methods of Bible Study,” in which we discuss Proverbs, Isaiah, and Amos. We finish up the class discussing the “gesima” season of Pre-Lent and some Lenten issues.
In which we clarify some previous sloppiness on the Trinity and discuss the Incarnation, especially clearing up some confusion about the Descent into Hell.
In which we look at some of the OT Books in more detail, including Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Deuteronomy, Samuel, Kings, Chronicles, and Psalms.
Text: Matthew 13:24-40, the Parable of the Wheat and Tares. How do I know that I’m a Christian?
In which we discuss the significance of belief, God’s Fatherhood, Sovereignty, the Sonship of Christ, and some Theophanies
In which we discuss the New Testament as a whole, with sidebars on Gospel Harmonizations, Bible Translations, and the Authorship of the Epistle to the Hebrews
Week 4 of our study of the Confirmation Catechism for the Anglican Diocese of the West, in which we sing, discuss the creed, the meaning of belief “in God,” and touch on Election (again).
Week 3 of our Study of WH Griffith-Thomas’ book, “Methods of Bible Study, in which we discuss the Old Testament, its purpose, its key, its organization, and how Christ completes it.
Week 3 of our study of our Diocesan Catechism, in which we discuss the vows made at baptism, how we become Christians, and how we grow in our faith.
In which we continue our discussion on avoiding “sacerdotal excess” and “rationalistic defect,” followed by a discussion on the variety in the Bible, the unity of the Bible, and the symmetry of the Bible, from WH Griffith-Thomas’ book “Methods of Bible Study.”
Lesson 2 on the Catechism from the Diocese of the West, in which we follow up on Election, catechesis of adult converts, and discuss Godparents.
Text: Luke 2:41ff, in which we discuss the Epiphany, Feast of Tabernacles, God’s Presence in His House, and Jesus in the Temple as a boy.
We begin our Sunday School series on W.H. Griffith-Thomas’ classic booklet, “Methods of Bible Study.”
Lesson 1 on the Catechism from the Diocese of the West, in which we introduce the catechism, sing a bit, and discuss the significance of beginning with “What is your Christian name?”
In which we look at the 2nd set of Christmas Propers, and discuss the Feasts of St. Stephen, St. John, and the Holy Innocents in more detail.
Our Service of Lessons and Carols on December 23, 2018. Note: the Audio cut out after an hour, so we lost the last few minutes of the recessional and the dismissal. Please accept our apologies.
A discussion of the Collects and Readings for the Week of Christmas per the 1928 Book of Common Prayer
A discussion of the Prayer of St. Chrysostom and the Grace from Morning Prayer, a Summary review of using Morning Prayer in devotions, and the Family Prayer morning section from the 1928 Book of Common Prayer.
Part of the Prayer Book Devotion Series, discussing the Prayers for the State, the Prayer for Church, the General Intercession, and General Thanksgiving
We continue our discussion of Morning Prayer from the 1928 BCP with the Apostles’ Creed and the Sunday morning practices of earlier American Anglicans.
A discussion of the Canticles that follow the New Testament Lesson, as well as a rabbit trail about Anglicanism and Purgatory.
A two-part series from Christian Education discussing Halloween. See Steven Wedgeworth’s articles at https://calvinistinternational.com/018/10/03/what-should-christians-think-about-Halloween/ and https://calvinistinternational.com/2013/10/30/Halloween-creation-recreation/
A discussion of the first canticles in Morning Prayer: Te Deum, Benedictus, and Benedicite. From our series on using the Prayer Book in daily devotions.
Christian Education on using the Prayer Book in private and family devotions, in which we discuss the Venite and its alternatives, according to the American 1928 Book of Common Prayer.
Christian Education for 10/4/2018 in which we discuss the iconoclast controversy and the 7th Ecumenical Council.
Christian Education for 9/30/2018, in which we continue our discussion of Morning Prayer according to the 1928 Book of Common Prayer.
Christian Education for 9/26/2018. A discussion of the Sixth Ecumenical Council and the concept of Christ's human and divine wills.
Christian Education for 9/23/2018. A discussion of the initial section in Morning Prayer from the 1928 BCP.
Christian Education for 9/19/2018. A discussion of the Fifth Ecumenical Council, Constantinople II.
Christian Education for Sunday, September 16, 2018. A bird's-eye overview of using Morning Prayer and Evening Prayer from the 1928 Book of Common Prayer in private devotions.
Christian education for 9/12/2018. We finish the Council of Chalcedon and review the first four Ecumenical Councils, their major issues, and their continued theological importance.
The homily for the 15th Sunday After Trinity, September 9, 2018, at the 11:15 service by Fr. Isaac Rehberg. Text: Matthew 6:24-34.
Christian Education for 9/5/2018. The second class on the Council of Chalcedon. Note: the audio from the first class did not get published.
Christian education for 9/3/18. Part 3 of our series on using the Prayer Book in your devotional life.
The homily for the 11:15 service from Galatians 5 on 9/2/2018 for the 14th Sunday After Trinity
Christian Education for Sunday 8/26, discussing history, lectionaries, and the psalter.
Part 2 of our mini-study on the Holy Trinity for the Friday Morning Women’s Bible Study.
Fr. Isaac guest-teaching at the Women’s Bible Study on the Doctrine of the Holy Trinity. Part 1/2.