Blood Sacrifice – Legal or Covenantal?
Out of the few things that Christ said while he was being crucified, one of the most prominent was “forgive them father for they know not what they do.” Although Christ was certainly speaking of the actual people of that time, Christ was also referring to the entire people of the Covenant, those that Christ [...]
Got Standard?
Liturgy? Every church has some type of liturgy. The ancient Greek definition of liturgy is “the work of the people.” But our modern era has caused some confusion by relating the word liturgy to the traditional worship that is more structured and responsive, as opposed to the modern worship that only involves singing and preaching, [...]
Anglican History
The Anglican Church traces her roots all the way back to the early Church. She succeeds from the authority of the Apostles through their ‘laying on of hands.’ Early evidence of British contact with the Apostles can be found in the studies of early British war. King Caradoc lead the Brits to battle against Rome [...]
Is Sola Scriptura another Modernist Lie?
I made this post several weeks back and received very little response. Where are you Sola Scriptura die-hards? I would love to hear from you! Does this proposal not make sense? If it does not, what is your defence? And if it does, why are you still a modernist?
Many Modern Christians make this general type of assumption that [...]
The Whole thing is Covered with Lies!
There is one thing I cannot stand for within the Church and that is the deception of the modern movement. Modernists will say without reservation that we are saved by a personal relationship and not by a “religion” or a “church.” But this is not honest! They teach that one must “be in fellowship” and [...]
Sermon on Illness
Today’s sermon message is on the Theology of Illness. As you may know, I typically preach off of the Gospel or Epistle text but every few months or so I will be preaching a topical sermon. This sermon is one of those.
Everyone here has been sick at one time or another. As we all know, [...]
Theology “Captured”
As a former Evangelical I can testify to the fact that we who are a part of the historic Church are ridiculed and scorned at by the Evangelicals for participating in the artistic qualities of the Gospel. Well, here is something for them to choke on!
This is a beautiful crucifix that will be available through [...]
Christ in Haiti
One of my recent posts was written about a missionary’s journey to Haiti. This was an eye opener to how bad it is out there for people (Christians and non), and now this horrible earthquake strikes. Here is a fantastic picture that, to me, is symbolic of how Christ is still amongst them even through all of this! May [...]
Let’s talk about Sex!
I recently read an article by Rebekah Curtis called Contradeception on the Public Nature of Marital Privacies in the January Touchstone magazine. She is spot on regarding the nature of marriage, sex and children.
Rebekah rightfully argues that contraception has created a culture of egalitarianism and infidelity within our churches. She mentions how marriage is [...]
A Missionary’s Testimony
From Poverty Blog: Going overseas on a missions trip can really change a person. A photographer for the Muncie Star Press experienced that change when she went to Haiti with World Renewal International. From her essay in the Star Press, Jeri Reichanadter relates some of what she saw.
Well, they were right. Haiti did change me. [...]
St. John Chrysostom on Economics
“It is not for lack of miracles that the church is stagnant; it is because we have forsaken the angelic life of Pentecost, and fallen back on private property. If we lived as they did, with all things common, we should soon convert the whole world without any need of miracles at all.” – St. [...]
N.T. Wright and Justification
This was taken from the Mandate magazine. I think that this basic tenor of Wright’s argument is often overlooked and thus excludes many. So here is a basic outline, from Wright, of his teachings of justification. Beware, once you begin to understand this you will have to be very careful with this information when around Reformed Presbyterians. There is [...]
Sermon for The First Sunday in Advent
First Sunday in Advent 2009 – Humility
“Humility is the mother of all virtues; purity, charity and obedience. It is in being humble that our love becomes real, devoted and ardent. If you are humble nothing will touch you, neither praise nor disgrace, because you know what you are. If you are blamed you will not [...]
The Truth Regarding Church and State Within Anglicanism
If you are a traditional Anglican and you pray the entire Holy Communion service through the 1928 or 1662 BCP then you should be completely aware of the fact that you are praying for what many would call a “theocracy.” Do not be alarmed! Christian theocracy is nothing like that of Islam or other religions. [...]
A Must Read For All Who Will Consider Anglicanism.
Catholic Principles is a must read for any Christian that is willing to sit down and consider the Anglican Church. In fact, if you read this book in its entirety and still believe that modern churches are more orthodox than Anglican than…well, I don’t know what to say! Trust me, this book will change you [...]
Why Do Most Anglican Churches Have So Few Parishioners?
Well, for starters, if you were a worldly non-believing New Ager who thrived on all the popular garbage on the radio and television; and who only believed in the rationale of life and not on the symbolic and spiritual nature of faith; and who would submit to no one other than their boss at work (Egalitarianism), what type of [...]
The Heart of Culture: The Church
Ever wonder why the historical Church is so intricate and complex when it comes to her structure of government, worship, calendar and canon law? The reason it is so is because the Church is to be the heart of the culture. In fact, it is supposed to be the very essence of the culture.
In pre-liberal times [...]
All Psalms are Inspired
Believe it or not many Christians believe that some of the Psalms are not as divinely inspired as others. Many call these Psalms the Imprecatory Psalms. Here is a fine article on why we should hold to the Imprecatory Psalms.
Sermon for Matthew 22:15-21 (23rd Sunday After Trinity)
In the story of the Gospel today (Matthew 22:15-21), we find the Pharisees testing Christ, believing that they would be able to corner him and his theology. They figured that if they could get Christ to say that his followers should not give to Caesar, they could then proceed to press charges against him. This [...]
No Church, No Ethical Standard for your Country!
Proper ethics simply cannot be instituted in the state without the authoritative guidance of the Church. Here, we find an article claiming that Britain is desiring a more Catholic society! The question is: Do they want traditional Catholicism or some sort of quasi-Catholicism? Even the writer states in the last paragraph that a Catholic-based society will only [...]