To Be a Christian: The Anglican Catechism in a Year
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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- every day
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- 2022 - 2025
Day 253. Why do you need a rule of life?
Today is day 253 and we are studying A Rule of Prayer: Toward a Rule of Life
253. Why do you need a rule of life?
I need a rule of life because my fallen nature is disordered, distracted, and self-ce…
Day 252. What is a rule of life?
Today is day 252 and we are studying A Rule of Prayer: Toward a Rule of Life
252. What is a rule of life?
A rule of life is a discipline by which I order my worship, work, and leisure as a pleasing s…
Day 251. Why do we pray the Daily Office?
Today is day 251 and we are studying A Rule of Prayer: Corporate Worship.
251. Why do we pray the Daily Office?
We pray the Daily Office because, by it, we learn the Scriptures, join with the Church …
Day 250. How is the Daily Office observed?
Today is day 250 and we are studying A Rule of Prayer: Corporate Worship.
250. How is the Daily Office observed?
The Daily Office is primarily designed for corporate prayer. It may also be used by in…
Day 249. What is the Daily Office?
Today is day 249 and we are studying A Rule of Prayer: Corporate Worship.
249. What is the Daily Office?
The Daily Office includes the services of Morning and Evening Prayer. In them we confess our s…
Day 248. How does the Book of Common Prayer organize corporate worship?
Today is day 248 and we are studying A Rule of Prayer: Corporate Worship.
248. How does the Book of Common Prayer organize corporate worship?
The Prayer Book orders our daily, weekly, and seasonal pr…
Day 247. What is the role of Scripture in the Prayer Book?
Today is day 247 and we are studying A Rule of Prayer: Corporate Worship.
247. What is the role of Scripture in the Prayer Book?
The Book of Common Prayer is saturated with the Scriptures, organizing…
Day 246. Does structured liturgy inhibit sincere and vibrant worship?
Today is day 246 and we are studying A Rule of Prayer: Corporate Worship.
246. Does structured liturgy inhibit sincere and vibrant worship?
No. A structured liturgy provides sincere worshipers biblic…
Day 245. Why do Anglicans worship with a structured liturgy?
Today is day 245 and we are studying A Rule of Prayer: Corporate Worship.
245. Why do Anglicans worship with a structured liturgy?
Anglicans worship with a structured liturgy because it embodies bibl…
Day 244. What is liturgy?
Today is day 244 and we are studying A Rule of Prayer: Corporate Worship.
244. What is liturgy?
Liturgy is an established pattern or form for the worship of God by God’s people. The liturgy leads us …
Day 243. How should you pray in times of suffering?
Today is day 243 and we are studying A Rule of Prayer: Prayer.
243. How should you pray in times of suffering?
I should pray trusting in the sufficiency of God’s grace and in joyful assurance that “s…
Day 242. What should you remember when prayers seem to go unanswered?
Today is day 242 and we are studying A Rule of Prayer: Prayer.
242. What should you remember when prayers seem to go unanswered?
I should be certain that God always hears my prayers and answers them …
Day 241. What prayers should you learn as a part of your rule of prayer?
Today is day 241 and we are studying A Rule of Prayer: Prayer.
241. What prayers should you learn as a part of your rule of prayer?
After learning the Lord’s Prayer, I should next aim to learn certai…
Day 240. With what attitude should you pray?
Today is day 240 and we are studying A Rule of Prayer: Prayer.
240. With what attitude should you pray?
I should pray with humility, love, and a ready openness to hear and do God’s will. (2 Chronicle…
Day 239. What types of prayer are not included in the Lord’s Prayer?
Today is day 239 and we are studying A Rule of Prayer: Prayer.
239. What types of prayer are not included in the Lord’s Prayer?
Other types of prayer are thanksgiving, by which I give thanks to God f…
Day 238. What is confession?
Today is day 238 and we are studying A Rule of Prayer: Prayer.
238. What is confession?
In confession, I acknowledge my sins in repentance before God and receive his forgiveness. (Nehemiah 1:4–11; Ps…
Day 237. What is intercession?
Today is day 237 and we are studying A Rule of Prayer: Prayer.
237. What is intercession?
In intercession, I make requests to God on behalf of others, the Church, and the world. (Exodus 32:1–14; Psal…
Day 236. What is petition?
Today is day 236 and we are studying A Rule of Prayer: Prayer.
236. What is petition?
In petition, I make requests to God on my own behalf for his provision and protection. (1 Samuel 1; 2 Kings 20:1–…
Day 235. What is praise?
Today is day 235 and we are studying A Rule of Prayer: Prayer.
235. What is praise?
In praise, I glorify and adore God for his holiness, his sovereign rule over all, and his salvation given in Jesus …
Day 234. What types of prayer are in the Lord’s Prayer?
Today is day 234 and we are studying A Rule of Prayer: Prayer.
234. What types of prayer are in the Lord’s Prayer?
The Lord’s Prayer includes praise, petition, intercession, and confession to God. (M…