Mr. AJ Ellis concludes his discussion on Christology. We look at Nestorianism, Docetism, and Ebionism. The Anglican Compass series, "We Believe: Reflections on the Nicene Creed" can be found here.

Text: 1 Samuel 2:1-10

This week we have a guest presenter, Mr. A.J. Ellis, who is discerning a call to the Vocational Diaconate. In this episode, A.J. leads us in a discussion on how our understanding of Christ impacts our understanding of our own Salvation, an issue at the very heart of the Ecumenical Councils.

Texts: 1 Peter 2:19-25, 5:1-8

We discuss the background, people, and events related to the First Council of Nicaea (325 AD), including the Arian controversy, the school of Antioch vs the school of Alexandria, and the original version of the Nicene Creed.

Text: John 20:19ff

Text: Isaiah 25:1-9

We give a brief overview of the Seven Ecumenical Councils and discuss our general relationship to them as Anglicans.

Main Text: Philippians 2:5-11

We begin our study of the Ecumenical Councils by discussion the major kinds of Christological and Trinitarian heresies, and what problem in the human heart they stem from. Much of today's discussion is based on material from Bishop C. FitzSimmon-Allison's "The Cruelty of Heresy" which can be found here.…

Text: John 8:46-end

Text: John 6:1-14

We conclude our study of the Didache with a discussion of Sunday worship, the local pastor/bishop, and the 2nd Coming of Christ. The text of the Didache can be read here

Text: Luke 11:14-28

This week we get into some of the Early Church’s ecclesiology. Most importantly, we discuss how to tell true teachers, preachers, and missionaries from false ones.The text of the Didache can be found here

Text: Matthew 15:21-28

The full text of the Didache can be found here.

Text: Matthew 4:1ff

Texts: Joel 2:12ff, Matthew 6:16ff

As we begin Lent, we have an addendum to Chapter 8, discussing some advice and customs as to what fasting, prayer, and giving may look like in a modern Anglican context.

Text: Luke 18:31-43, 1 Corinthians 13

In today's calss we discuss baptism, fasting, and early Jewish/Christian relations. The text of the Didache can be found here The interview between Joe Colletti and Fr. Brandon LeTourneau (two Anglican converts from Judaism) can be found on Joe's channel, "Young Anglican"

Texts: Luke 8:4-15, Hebrews 6:4-9, Jeremiah 4:3

We continue our discussion of the Didache, the earliest extrabiblical Christian work. The text of the Didache can be found herehttps://www.newadvent.org/fathers/0714.htm

Text: 1 Corinthians 9:24-end

We continue our readthrough and discussion of the Didache looking at the love of neighbor and a litany of forbidden sins.

Texts: Luke 2:22ff, Malachi 3:1ff

Text: John 2:1-11

We continue our discussion of the relationship between Scripture and Tradition in the Anglican Way with a brief reading from the Book of Homilies, and a discussion of relevant portions of the 39 Articles of Religion.

Text: Mark 3:1-11 & Parallel Passages

As a Preface to our class on the Didache, we discuss the relationship between Scripture and Tradition. This week we look at three famous quotes on the topic from St. Vincent of Lerins, Bishop Lancelot Andrewes, and the Rev. Richard Hooker.

Texts: Matthew 2:1-12, Luke 2:41-52

Text: Matthew 2:13-23 - The Holy Family's Flight to and Return from Egypt

A guest homily by the Rev. Zachary Nash

Texts: John 1:1ff, Hebrews 1:1ff, Luke 2:1ff, "O Come, All Ye Faithful"

Texts: Philippians 4:4ff & John 1:19ff

We continue our Advent reflections by discussing the ordained ministry

The Collect: BlessedLord, who hast caused all holy Scripture to be written for our learning; Grantthat we may in such wise hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digestthem, that by patience and comfort of thy holy Word, we may embrace, and everhold fast, the blessed hope of everlasting life, which thou hast given us inour Saviour Jesus Christ.…

Text: Romans 8:13ff

Texts: James 1:16ff, Matthew 6:25ff, Isaiah 12

Text: Jeremiah 23:5-8 & John 6:5-14.

Texts: The Offertory Sentences from the Book of Common Prayer, American 1928 edition.

Text: Matthew 9:18-26

Text: Hebrews 11

Text: Matthew 18:21-end

Text: Matthew 22

We conclude our Romans Study with Chapter 16, including a discussion on the controversies surrounding Phoebe and Junia with respect to Holy Orders • Personal Greetings (16:1-16) • Final Instructions and Greetings (16:17-23) • Doxology (16:25-27)

The Collect for the 17th Sunday After Trinity LORD, we pray thee that thy grace may always prevent and follow us, and make us continually to be given to all good works; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

Romans Chapter 15 - Paul's Ministry • The Example of Christ (15.1-7) • Christ the Hope of Jews and Gentiles (15.8-13) • Paul the Minister to the Gentiles (15.14-21) • Paul’s Plan to Visit Rome (15.22-32)

Text: Matthew 6:24-34