Episode 8 The Cost of Discipleship
An Anglican Tapestry
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...
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Episode 7 A conversation with Canon Precentor Chris Garven from St. Peter's Anglican Cathedral
An Anglican Tapestry
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.
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Episode 6 The Significance of Sacred Rest
An Anglican Tapestry
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,...
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Episode 5 The Sacraments
An Anglican Tapestry
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
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Episode 4: The Christian Life
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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...
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Episode 3 Tradition & Spirituality
An Anglican Tapestry
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...
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Episode 2 Who was John Calvin?
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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...
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Episode 1 Introduction
An Anglican Tapestry
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...
info_outlineWe 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.