An Anglican Tapestry

These readings from Psalms for Morning and Evening Prayer are designed for Christian meditation and reflection.  This is episode is from Day 8 of Morning and Evening Prayer coverning Psalms 38-43. The readings are from the 1611 version of the King James Bible.

On this episode we will continue our overview of the Sacraments with Articles 27, 28 and 29 taking a closer look at baptism, the Lord's Supper, and those who partake of the Lord's Supper without faith. I'm using John Rodger's book, The Faith of Anglicans, published by Anglican House and used with their kind permission.  It's available for purchase on their website, anglicanhousepublishers.org, as well as on Amazon.  I refer you to Episode 5 for an additional discussion on the Sacraments.

The readings from Psalms for Morning and Evening Prayer are designed for Christian meditation and reflection.  This episode is from Day 7 of Morning and Evening Prayer covering Psalms 35-37. The readings are from the 1611 version of the King James Bible.

On this episode I'm continuing our overview of the Thirty-Nine Articles of Religion with Articles 25 and 26, Of the Sacraments and Of the Unworthiness of Ministers, which hinders not the effect of the Sacraments. I covered the Sacraments earlier in Episode 5 which I refer you to for an additional discussion on the nature of the biblical Sacraments. 

On this edition of Sacred Readings I'm reading through sections from the Gospel of John on the story of the betrayal of Christ by Judas, Christ before Pilate, the crucifixion and his resurrection. Scripture quotations are from The ESV (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version), copyright 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers.  Used by permission.  All rights reserved.

The readings from Psalms for Morning and Evening Prayer are designed for Christian meditation and reflection.  This episode is from Day 6 of Morning and Evening Prayer covering Psalms 30-34. The readings are from the 1611 version of the King James Bible.

On this episode we're continuing our overview of the Thirty-Nine Articles of Religion, covering Article 22 Of Purgatory, Article 23 Of Ministering in the Congregation, and Article 24 Of Speaking in the Congregation in such a Tongue as the people understand. I'm using John Rodger's book, The Faith of Anglicans, published by Anglican House and used with their kind permission.  It's available for purchase on their website, anglicanhousepublishers.org, as well as on Amazon.  Pick up a copy for yourself, it's a great resource you can easily refer to as often as needed.   Additional resources: Joel R. Beeke and Paul M. Smalley, The Essentials of Reformed Systematic Theology.  Crossway 2025 Joel R. Beeke and Paul M. Smalley, Reformed Systematic Theology, volume 4:  Church and Last Things.  Crossway 2024

On this episode I'm offering a sermon I delivered on the Third Sunday of Lent at St. Peter's Anglican Cathedral entitled Living Water from the Gospel of John chapter 4, verses 7-9.  It deals with the spiritual nature of living water and two fundamental things about our salvation:  God offers it without respect of persons or merit, and it's given to those who ask for it, much like the Samaritan woman at Jacob's well.

Sacred Readings are devotional readings of Scripture designed for Christian meditation and reflection on the Word of God.  They are taken from the 1611 version of the King James Bible. The Sacred Readings of the Psalms follows the monthly reading of Psalms from Morning and Evening Prayer in the Book of Common Prayer. This episode includes Psalms 24-26 for Morning Prayer, and Psalms 27-29 for Evening Prayer.

On this episode we're moving into Part Four of the 39 Articles dealing with the Church, Sacraments, and the Ordained Ministry.  This covers the lion's share of the Articles with Articles 19-36.  Today we'll look at Articles 19-21 which deal with the Church, the Authority of the Church, and the Authority of General Councils. I'm using John Rodgers book, The Faith of Anglicans, published by Anglican House and used with their permission.  You can purchase a copy at anglicanhousepublishers.org, which is also now available on Amazon.  Please pick up a copy for yourself.  It's a great resource and a very useful introduction to the Thirty-Nine Articles of Religion.

This episode of An Anglican Tapestry Podcast features Day 4 of the Psalms from Morning and Evening Prayer, Psalms 19-23.  They are designed to encourage reflection and meditation on God's Word and are taken from the 1611 version of the King James Bible.

A reading of the Ash Wednesday Litany from the 2019 Book of Common Prayer.

On this episode I will discuss the significance of being the light of the world from Matthew 5:14-16.   Resource reference: Lexham Bible Dictionary, "The Image of God," Michael S. Heiser

On this episode we're moving on to Articles 17 and 18 of the Thirty-Nine Articles of Religion, which deal with the topics of predestination and obtaining salvation only through the name of Jesus Christ.

This episode of Sacred Readings features Day 3 of the Psalms for Morning and Evening Prayer, Psalms 15-18.  The readings are from the 1611 version of the King James Bible.

On this episode we'll look at Articles 15 and 16 of the Thirty-Nine Articles of Religion.  I'm using the book The Faith of Anglicans by Bishop John Rodgers, published by Anglican House and used with their permission.  You can purchase a copy at anglicanhousepublishers.org.  Articles 15 and 16 deal with salvation of Christ Alone without Sin, and of Sin after Baptism, including sin against the Holy Spirit.

Sacred Readings are devotional readings of Holy Scripture designed for Christian meditation and reflection.  The readings are from the 1611 version of the King James Bible. This episode consists of Day 2 of the Daily office reading of the Psalms for both Morning and Evening Prayer, Psalms 9-11 and 12-14.

On this episode we're continuing our journey through the Thirty-Nine Articles of Religion.  I'm using the book The Faith of Anglicans by Bishop John Rodgers, published by Anglican House and used with their permission.  You can purchase a copy at anglicanhousepublishers.org.  We'll look at Articles 11 through 14 that deal with justification, good works, works done before justification, and works of supererogation, which is simply the performance of more work than duty requires.

On this episode of Tapestry Voices, I'm thrilled to have my good friend the Rev'd Canon Dr. Michael Petty join us.  Fr. Michael is retiring from his responsibilities at St. Peter's Anglican Cathedral in Tallahassee, Florida to begin a new chapter of life.  Fr. Michael shares his insights into life, ministry, and what's next.

Sacred Readings is a special segment of An Anglican Tapestry Podcast which consists of devotional readings of Scripture designed for Christian meditation and reflection.  These readings are from the 1611 version of the King James Bible. This edition of Sacred Readings features the story of the birth of John the Baptist, the Annunciation, and the birth of Jesus Christ from the Gospel of Luke chapters 1 & 2.

In this episode, I'd like to offer you a Christmas story that I recorded over 50 years ago when I was in radio.  It has been beloved for generations by children of all ages (including adults!) written by Clement Moore in 1822.  Enjoy!

We're continuing our journey through the Thirty-Nine Articles of Religion with Part Three – Salvation in Christ.  This section consists of articles 9-18.  On this episode we will look at articles 9 and 10 dealing with original sin and free will. I'm using John Rodgers book, The Faith of Anglicans published by Anglican House, and used with their permission.  I encourage you to purchase a copy for yourself at anglicanhousepublishers.org.

Sacred Readings are devotional readings of Holy Scripture designed for Christian meditation and reflection, focusing on the "things that are above, not on things that are on earth."  (Colossians 3:2f).  The readings are from the 1611 version of the King James Bible.

We're continuing our series on the Thirty-Nine Articles, picking up with Part Two:  The Rule of Faith.  I'm using John Rodgers book, The Faith of Anglicans published by Anglican House, and used with their permission.  I encourage you to purchase a copy for yourself at anglicanhousepublishers.org so you can follow along. Roger's writes, "Anglicans are biblical Christians and credal Christians.  When we are considering the truth of theological statements of belief, we must have a "canon," a standard or measuring rod of truth.  For Anglicans, the Bible is the supreme standard of truth, which is summed up in the Creeds.  This section sets forth the "rule of faith" that Anglicans use in this regard." (23) Part Two covers Articles 6, 7, and 8:  Of the sufficiency of the Holy Scriptures for salvation; of the Old Testament; and of the three creeds.

Sacred Readings is a new segment for an Anglican Tapestry Podcast.  It consists of devotional readings of Scripture designed for Christian meditation on the "things that are above, not on things that are on earth." (Colossians 3:2ff) The readings are from the 1611 version of the King James Bible.  The prayer is from The Book of Common Prayer and Adminstration of the Sacraments with other Rites and Ceremonies of the Church according to the use of the Anglican Church in North America together with the New Coverdale Psalter. Anno Domini 2019 Anglican Liturgy Press, Occasional Prayers.

We're continuing our series on the Thirty-Nine Articles with a look at articles 3, 4, and 5, which deal with Christ's descent into Hell, the resurrection of Christ, and the Holy Spirit. I'm using John Rodgers book, The Faith of Anglicans published by Anglican House, and used with their permission.  You can purchase a copy at anglicanhousepublishers.org, which I recommend so you can follow along and use later for review or further study.   Works Cited: John Rodgers, The Faith of Anglicans. Anglican House 2021.  

In this episode we'll begin to look at the theological framework of Anglican faith and life, the Thirty-Nine Articles of Religion.  We begin with Article 1: Of Faith in the Holy Trinity, and Article 2: Of the Word or Son of God, which was made very Man. I'll be using the book The Faith of Anglicans, by John Rodgers, published by Anglican House, an imprint of Anglican House Publishers 2021, used with permission. You can purchase it at anglicanhousepublishers.org.

In this episode we'll look at who and what GAFCON is, its relationship to the ACNA and the formation of the new Global Anglican Communion.

In this episode of Tapestry Voices I'll be talking with Peter Lebhar who is a church planter for the Gulf Atlantic Diocese in the ACNA.  We'll talk about his life and ministry and what led him to the ministry of church planting.

On this episode we'll listen to a sermon on John 3.7-8 and the encounter between Jesus and Nicodemus. This message is based on the hope and promise of salvation from John 3.16:  God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. And unlike Nicodemus, who was desperately trying to understand how to enter the kingdom of God, and struggling to figure it out, we don't have to figure it out. All we have to do is simply believe!  The apostle Paul wrote that if we confess Jesus Christ as our Lord and believe in our hearts that God raised him from dead, we will be saved. 

In part two of this interview we pick up the conversation between Jennifer Webster, Dean of the Lay School of Theology and Director of the Charles Simeon Institute, Rev. Dr. Michael Petty, and Rev. Dr. Jeff Trostle as they discuss the significance of theological study for Christians.

In this episode of Tapestry Voices, will listen to part one of an interview conducted by Jennifer Webster, Dean of the Lay School of Theology and Director of the Charles Simeon Institute as she speaks with the Rev. Dr. Michael Petty, founder of the Lay School of Theology and the Charles Simeon Institute, along with the Rev. Dr. Jeff Trostle.  Dr. Petty is the acting Dean and Canon of Adult Formation at St. Peter's Anglican Cathedral.  Dr. Trostle is a priest associate at the Cathedral, and adjunct faculty of the Lay School of Theology.  He is also the host of An Anglican Tapestry Podcast.  They will discuss the nature of theology and why we should study it.

In this episode I'll talk about the true cost of discipleship and the significance of the commitment we make to God to be disciples of Jesus Christ.  I'll focus on Luke 14:26, 27, and 33 which deals with  a larger context of that commitment and compare what Dietrich Bonhoeffer called cheap grace with costly grace.   Works cited: Beth Kreitzer, Timothy George, Scott M. Manetsch, and David McNutt, eds. Luke:  New Testament. Vol. III Reformation Commentary on Scripture. Downers Gorve IL:  IVP Academic, 2015; commentary of Jhannes Brenze from An Ecclesiastical Exposition Upon Saint Luke 14. Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Discipleship. Fortress Press 2003. John Calvin and William Pringle. Commentary on a Harmony of the Evangelists Matthew, Mark and Luke vol. 1. Bellingham, WA: Logos Bible Software 2010. John Calvin, Sermons on Titus.  Newly translated from the French of 1561 by Robert White.  The Banner of Truth Trust 2015. Rodney Combs, Bonhoeffer's Cost of Discipleship. B&H Publishing Group, commentary on chapter one.

A conversation with Canon Precentor Chris Garven, organist and music director at St. Peter's Anglican Cathedral.  We'll spend some time with Chris talking about his life and work, and his passion for sacred music.

We will discuss the meaning of sabbath rest and its significance for Christians today.  Properly understanding the signifcance of the Fourth Comandment can promote a deep spirituality.  It is an often overlooked part of the Christian life.   Works Cited: Harold H.P. Dressler, The Sabbath in the Old Testament, in From Sabbath to Lord's Day, D.A. Carson, ed. Wipf and Stock Publishers 1982. Jeffrey Alan Trostle, Sacred Rest and the Foundations of Holiness, 2011. John Calvin, and Charles William Bingham, Commentaries on the Four Last Books of Moses Arranged in the Form of a Harmony, vol. 2, Bellingham, WA:  Logos Research Systems Inc., 2010. John Calvin and Thomas Myers, Commentary of the First Twenty Chapters of the Book of the Prophet Ezekiel, vol. 2, Bellingham, WA:  Logos Research Systems., 2010. Philip Schaff, History of the Christian Church, vol. 2, Ante-Nicene Christianity A.D. 100-325. Hendrickson Publishers 1996. William P. Brown, ed., The Ten Commandments:  The Reciprocity of Faithfulness. Library of Theological Ethics.  Westminster John Knox Press 2004.

In this episode we'll discuss the gospel sacraments, Baptism and the Lord's Supper.  I'll discuss the nature of each, their significance for Christian life and how they benefit those who believe in Jesus Christ.  I will also discuss why we baptize babies!  Tune in! Works cited: J.I. Packer and Joel Scandrett, eds., To Be a Christian:  An Anglican Catechism. Crossway 2020 Jonathan Gibson, Be Thou My Vision: A Liturgy for Daily Worship. Crossway 2021 John Calvin, The Institutes of the Christian Religion, vol. II. Westminster Press

In this episode we'll look briefly at a section from John Calvin's Institutes of the Christian Religion, and even though he was not an Anglican, he provides a helpful guide for living a Christian life.  It's three chapters that have been recognized for their depth and insight into Christian living and what it entails, and pertains to every Christian who struggles with living a godly life in a very complicated world.   Works cited: A Guide to Christian Living, John Calvin, translated by Robert White.  The Banner to Truth Trust 2009 Analysis of the Institutes of the Christian Religion of John Calvin.  Ford Lewis Battles.  Baker Books 1986 Theological Guide to Calvin's Institutes:  Essays and Analysis, edited by David W. Hall and Peter Lillback.  P&R Publishing 2008 The Institutes of the Christian Religion, John Calvin.  Edited by John T. McNeil, translated by Ford Lewis Battles.  Westminster Press 1960. Be Thou My Vision: A Liturgy for Daily Worship.  Jonathan Gibson, Crossway 2021

This episode focuses on what tradition is, specifically Christian tradition that forms the core of the "faith once delivered to the saints," as well as the nature of biblical spirituality, and why these are significant for today.   Works cited: The Lexham Survey of Theology.  Bellingham, WA:  Lexham Press 2018 The Book of Common Prayer, ACNA. Anglican Liturgy Press 2019 D.A. Carson, The Gagging of God:  Christianity Confronts Pluralism.  Zondervan Publishing House 1996 Lucien Joseph Richard, The Spirituality of John Calvin.  John Knox Press, Atlanta, Georgia 1974 Peter Adams, Hearing God's Words:  Exploring Biblical Spirituality, vol. 16 New Studies in Biblical Theology.  InterVarsity Press; Apollos.  Downers Grove illinois/England John Calvin, Institutes of the Christian Religion vol. 1, edited by John T. McNeil, translated by Ford Lewis Battles.  Westminster Press 1960.  

In this episode we'll look briefly at the life and theology of John Calvin.  Alistair McGrath wrote, "it's impossible to undertand modern protestantism without coming to terms with John Calvin's legacy to the movemet which he did so much to nourish and sustain."   Calvin's view of spirituality can be seen in his understanding and exposition of the Christian life, found in his Institutes of the Christian Religion, which we will look at in more detain in episode 4.  As one writer noted, "He was completely committed to living out God's claim on his life and calling others to hear and heed, to rejoice in and witness to God's claim on them as the purpose and joy of their lives." We'll also look briefly at the Institutes as well as Calvin's influence in the English Reformation. Works cited: John Calvin:  Writings on Pastoral Piety.  Edited by Elsie Anne McKee.  Paulist Press 2001. Calvin and Augustine, Benjamin Breckenridge Warfield.  The Presbyterian and Reformed Publishing Company 1974 A Life of John Calvin:  A Study in the Shaping of Western Culture, Alistair McGrath.  Basil Blackwell LTD 1990 Europe from the Renaissance to Reformation, G.R. Elton.  The Folio Society 2001 The Works fo Augustus Toplady vol. 1.  William Baynes and Son 1825.

This episode briefly introduces the listener to the host, Fr. Jeff Trostle, and a brief history of the Anglican church. Works Cited:   The Book of Common Prayer.  Anglican Liturgy Press 2019 Anglicanism:  A Reformed Catholic Tradition.  Gerald Bray.  Lexham Press 2021 The Weight of Glory and Other Addresses. C.S. Lewis.  Edited by Walter Hooper.  A Touchstone Book 1980. The Thirty-Nine Articles and Their Place Today.  J. I. Packer.  Regent College Publishing 1984 The Faith of Anglicanism. John Rodgers.  Anglican House 2021 The Heritage of Anglican Theology.  J.I. Packer.  Crossway 2021