To Be a Christian: The Anglican Catechism in a Year

Nov 04 2024 694 ep. 7 mins 26
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In To Be a Christian: The Anglican Catechism in a Year podcast, we are reading To Be a Christian in a year. Each day we will read one catechism question and answer as well as the scripture readings and conclude with a relevant collect from the Book of Common Prayer.

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Day 310. What other actions are considered murder? (2024)

Nov 04 2024 6 mins  
Today is day 310 and we are studying The Sixth Commandment. 310. What other actions are considered murder? Genocide, infanticide, abortion, suicide, and euthanasia are all forms of murder. Sins of murderous intent include physical and emotional abuse, abandonment, willful negligence, and wanton recklessness. (Exodus 1:15–22; 21:28–30; 2 Kings 17:16–18; Psalm 139:13–16;

Day 309. Why does God prohibit murder? (2024)

Nov 03 2024 6 mins  
Today is day 309 and we are studying The Sixth Commandment. 309. Why does God prohibit murder? Because every human being is made in God’s image, all human life is sacred, from conception to natural death. Therefore, I may not take the life of others unjustly. (Genesis 9:6; Deuteronomy 19:4–13; Psalm 94:1–7; Isaiah 46:3–4; Romans 12:19–21) We will conclude today by pray

Day 308. What is murder? (2024)

Nov 02 2024 7 mins  
Today is day 308 and we are studying The Sixth Commandment. 308. What is murder? Murder is the willful and unjust taking of human life. (Genesis 4:1–10; Deuteronomy 19:4–13; Acts 7:54–8:3) We will conclude today by praying Yodh stanza of Psalm 119 which is verses 73-80 found on page 432 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christi

Day 307. What is the sixth commandment? (2024)

Nov 01 2024 3 mins  
Today is day 307 and we are studying The Sixth Commandment. 307. What is the sixth commandment? The sixth commandment is “You shall not murder.” (Exodus 20:13; Deuteronomy 5:17) We will conclude today by praying The Decalogue found on page 100 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism.

Day 306. Does earthly authority have limits? (2024)

Oct 31 2024 6 mins  
Today is day 306 and we are studying The Fifth Commandment. 306. Does earthly authority have limits? Yes. All authority comes from God, the King of kings, who expects me to love, honor, and obey him above all earthly authorities whenever they command me to sin. (Exodus 1:15–21; Daniel 3:4–6, 16–18; Matthew 23:1–4; Acts 5:27–29; Revelation 18:1–4) We will conclude today

Day 305. What blessings result from obeying the fifth commandment? (2024)

Oct 30 2024 4 mins  
Today is day 305 and we are studying The Fifth Commandment. 305. What blessings result from obeying the fifth commandment? Submission to God’s appointed earthly authorities helps me to resist pride and grow in humility, and promotes the justice and peace (shalom) of society in which human life flourishes. (Exodus 20:12; 1 Chronicles 29:23; Proverbs 10:17; Romans 13:1–4; Hebrews

Day 304. How else do you love God in light of the fifth commandment? (2024)

Oct 29 2024 9 mins  
Today is day 304 and we are studying The Fifth Commandment. 304. How else do you love God in light of the fifth commandment? I also keep the fifth commandment by showing respect for teachers and elders; by obeying, as far as is lawful, those who hold authority in the Church, my employment, and civil government; and by conducting myself in all things with reverent humility before Go

Day 303. How did Jesus keep the fifth commandment? (2024)

Oct 28 2024 6 mins  
Today is day 303 and we are studying The Fifth Commandment. 303. How did Jesus keep the fifth commandment? As a child, Jesus obeyed Joseph and Mary; on the Cross, he provided for his mother by entrusting her to his disciple’s care; in his life, he obeyed the lawful requirements of the civil and religious authorities; and in all things he sought to do his Father’s will. (Luke 2:

Day 302. How should parents treat their children? (2024)

Oct 27 2024 6 mins  
Today is day 302 and we are studying The Fifth Commandment. 302. How should parents treat their children? Earthly fathers and mothers should represent to their children the loving care of our heavenly Father by nurturing and protecting them, teaching and modeling to them the Christian faith and life, guiding and assisting them in education, and encouraging them in their lives and v

Day 301. What does it mean to honor your father and mother? (2024)

Oct 26 2024 5 mins  
Today is day 301 and we are studying The Fifth Commandment. 301. What does it mean to honor your father and mother? I should love, serve, respect, and care for my parents all their lives, and should obey them in all things that are reasonable and conform to God’s Law. (Genesis 45:7–13; Proverbs 6:20–22; 20:20; 23:22; Ephesians 6:1–3; Colossians 3:20) We will conclude today