To Be a Christian: An Anglican Catechism

Q. 44-45 | What does it mean that God created both heaven and earth? Was the world that God created good?

Why does it matter that there is an invisible world at the same time there is a visible world? How do both point us to God who made both? How does the fallen state we see in the world relate to God’s original purpose for his creation? Join Fr. Claude & Fr. Blake as they discuss these questions and more as they continue a discussion of the ACNA's "To Be a Christian: An Anglican Catechism". 
"To Be a Christian" is a co-production of Church of the Holy Cross in Crozet, VA and Church of the Resurrection in Charlottesville, VA.

Q. 42-43 | Why do you call God the Father “Creator”? How does recognizing God as Creator inform your understanding of his creation?

Why is there “something” rather than “nothing”? How does understanding God as “Father” influence our understanding of God as “Creator”? And how does our creation in God’s image shape how we interact with His Creation? Join Fr. Claude & Fr. Blake as they discuss these questions and more as they continue a discussion of the ACNA's "To Be a Christian: An Anglican Catechism". 
"To Be a Christian" is a co-production of Church of the Holy Cross in Crozet, VA and Church of the Resurrection in Charlottesville, VA.

Q. 38-41 | Who is God the Father? Why do you call the first of the three divine Persons “Father”? What do you mean when you call God “Father”? Why do you call God the Father “Almighty”?

How is God the Father both like and unlike how we experience fathers on Earth? And does God the Father “Almighty” change what real power is? Join Fr. Claude & Fr. Blake as they discuss these questions and more as they continue a discussion of the ACNA's "To Be a Christian: An Anglican Catechism". 
"To Be a Christian" is a co-production of Church of the Holy Cross in Crozet, VA and Church of the Resurrection in Charlottesville, VA.

Q. 36-37 | Who is God? What does Holy Scripture tell us about the character of God?

Why does the Trinity matter for our ordinary lives? How does the Trinity shape our worship? How does Jesus show us the character of God most fully? And how does learning the character of God help guide us as we read Scripture? Join Fr. Claude & Fr. Blake as they discuss these questions and more as they continue a discussion of the ACNA's "To Be a Christian: An Anglican Catechism". 
"To Be a Christian" is a co-production of Church of the Holy Cross in Crozet, VA and Church of the Resurrection in Charlottesville, VA.

Q. 35 | What are the Apocrypha?

How do the Apocryphal books relate to Scripture? Why do we, as Anglicans, read them? How can the stories contained in these books inspire and encourage our faith? Join Fr. Claude & Fr. Blake as they discuss these questions and more as they continue a discussion of the ACNA's "To Be a Christian: An Anglican Catechism". 
If you’re curious about diving into the Apocrypha, we recommend starting in Judith, the Wisdom of Solomon, and 1-2 Maccabees.
"To Be a Christian" is a co-production of Church of the Holy Cross in Crozet, VA and Church of the Resurrection in Charlottesville, VA.
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Show notes:
Anglican Compass – “The Apocrypha: A Rookie Anglican Guide”
Anglican Compass – “What is the Apocrypha, and Why Should You Read It?”

Q.33-34 | How should Holy Scripture be understood? How does the Holy Spirit use Holy Scripture in your life?

How does reading Scripture alongside Christians of the past help keep our own readings on track? How can reading Scripture well kindle a greater love for God and our neighbor? Join Fr. Claude & Fr. Blake as they discuss these questions and more as they continue a discussion of the ACNA's "To Be a Christian: An Anglican Catechism". 
"To Be a Christian" is a co-production of Church of the Holy Cross in Crozet, VA and Church of the Resurrection in Charlottesville, VA.

Q.30-32 | What does it mean that Holy Scripture is inspired? What does it meant that Holy Scripture is the Word of God? Why is Jesus Christ called the Word of God?

How are the Scriptures both written by men and by God? How does God continue to speak to us through the Scriptures? Join Fr. Claude & Fr. Blake as they discuss these questions and more as they continue a discussion of the ACNA's "To Be a Christian: An Anglican Catechism". 
"To Be a Christian" is a co-production of Church of the Holy Cross in Crozet, VA and Church of the Resurrection in Charlottesville, VA.

Q.29 | How are the Old and New Testaments related to each other?

How does Scripture itself set out how the Old and New Testaments relate to each other? What is “typology” and how can it help us come to a deeper understanding of Scripture? Join Fr. Claude & Fr. Blake as they discuss these questions and more as they continue a discussion of the ACNA's "To Be a Christian: An Anglican Catechism". 
"To Be a Christian" is a co-production of Church of the Holy Cross in Crozet, VA and Church of the Resurrection in Charlottesville, VA.

Q.26-28 | What books are contained in Holy Scripture? What is in the Old Testament? What is in the New Testament?

Q.26-28 | What books are contained in Holy Scripture? What is in the Old Testament? What is in the New Testament?
How does the Church recognize and receive the Old and New Testaments? Join Fr. Claude & Fr. Blake as they discuss these questions and more as they continue a discussion of the ACNA's "To Be a Christian: An Anglican Catechism". 
"To Be a Christian" is a co-production of Church of the Holy Cross in Crozet, VA and Church of the Resurrection in Charlottesville, VA.

Q.25 | What is Holy Scripture?

How do we conceive of the Bible? How does the Bible relate to the creeds? How can we receive the Bible both as God’s good gift and his authority over us? Join Fr. Claude & Fr. Blake as they discuss these questions and more as they continue a discussion of the ACNA's "To Be a Christian: An Anglican Catechism". 
"To Be a Christian" is a co-production of Church of the Holy Cross in Crozet, VA and Church of the Resurrection in Charlottesville, VA.