To Be a Christian: An Anglican Catechism

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.
 

Q.21-23 | Which creeds has this Church received? Why do you receive and believe these creeds? Why should you know these creeds?

What are the Apostles’, Nicene, and Athanasian creeds? Why do they matter for our life as Christians today? How do the creeds relate to Scripture? Join Fr. Claude & Fr. Blake as they return to 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.19-20 | What is the purpose of the creeds? What does belief in the creeds signify?

How do creeds protect us? How do they summarize our faith? Are creeds only what we think or do they change how we live? 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.18 | What is a creed? (and Intro to Section 2: Believing in Christ)

How are creeds and beliefs inescapable? How is our knowledge based on trust? How does the Bible relate to all this? 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. 16-17 | What does God desire to accomplish in your life in Christ? By what means will God transform you into the image of Jesus Christ?

How is our life with Christ like a journey? How does God sustain us along this journey? How does Christian self-transformation differ from other ways in the world? 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.