Discipleship
Discipleship, in a Christian context, is the process of intentionally helping others grow in their faith and become more like Jesus Christ, both in their beliefs and actions. It’s a journey of spiritual growth that involves learning from and following Jesus’s teachings, as well as actively helping others to do the same.
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Reading Browne on Article 17 — predestination, the patristic consensus, and why the simplest answer is still “follow me.“ Read more
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A brief reflection on completing the ACNA Catechism tool and the podcast that started the postulancy journey. Read more
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Final video of DT 701 — Real Presence, Cranmer’s ascent view, and why the Sursum Corda is the whole argument.… Read more
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No studying — overtime and family. But the marital covenant framework for salvation keeps getting richer, and the image of… Read more
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Session 9 on baptism — circumcision and baptism as covenant signs, and the case for sprinkling from Pentecost and Moses… Read more
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Two videos on the dominical sacraments and the marriage symbolism running through the covenants — and why western Christianity thinks… Read more
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Stott on the unrepeatable authority of the apostles, Cummins on the cessation of the apostolic office, and Jethro’s hierarchy —… Read more
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No studying today — but a proposal to the rector about a video wall from a closed Eddie Bauer and… Read more
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Back to work after a week of RSV. No studying — just keeping the job under control. And a reminder… Read more
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Sunday worship and a 1953 passage from Bishop Colin Dunlop on why worship fails when treated as a means to… Read more
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The sheliach concept and apostolic succession — and why Anglicanism holds apostolic succession and apostolic teaching together. TEC kept one… Read more
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A rest day, and some thinking about the Abuja Affirmation and GAFCON — whether the arc from the Jerusalem Declaration… Read more
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Two videos on Esse and Bene Esse while fighting RSV — Cyprian on the unity of the Church, and why… Read more
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Finished the assigned section of Darwell Stone’s Outlines of Christian Dogma — pages covering the Church and Sacraments. Clean distinctions,… Read more
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After a gap since October, a postulancy update: two courses completed at Cranmer Theological House, now into Church and Sacraments,… Read more
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Part II of the ACNA Catechism Study Tool is now live, covering Questions 18-151 on the Apostles’ Creed and sacraments.… Read more
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Went to Church. My wife and I took our grandson to McDonald’s so his parents could enjoy their sixth wedding… Read more
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I’ve been spending some time working through the constitutional problems with the constitution of the Anglican Church in North America.… Read more
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Using AI assistance, I’ve launched the ACNA Catechism Study Tool – an integrated resource that combines the “To Be a… Read more
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With great sorrow at the recent decision of the Church of England’s General Synod to legitimise and incorporate into the… Read more
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Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Greetings in the Name of God our Father and His Son our Lord Jesus… Read more
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Introduction The error of women’s ordination has stalked, cursed, and haunted Anglicanism for nearly half a century and no matter… Read more
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1 Cor 11:19 “for there must be factions among you in order that those who are genuine among you may… Read more
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You can make a one time donation (not tax deductible) or sign up for a membership to support on an… Read more
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In this article we will explain the Marian charism as illustrated in both Scripture and Church history, show the evidence… Read more
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Check out this video on YouTube: Read more
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Yesterday was the fifth Sunday of Easter and it was a rather busy one for us. We attended our own… Read more
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An Anglican ordinary who shows what it means to be a leader for the anti-Christian age Read more
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From Father Matt Kennedy: I originally wrote this article almost ten years ago on April 30, 2012. Were I to… Read more
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In case you’ve been living under a rock, Hillsong is in trouble. While the superstar pastor Carl Lentz fell from… Read more
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Confessing Anglicans today are divided on the question of whether women’s ordination is in accord with the teaching of Scripture… Read more
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One of my personal favorites Read more
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“Culture catechizes,” Alan Jacobs, a distinguished professor of humanities in the honors program at Baylor University, told me. Culture teaches… Read more
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A theology that allows itself to be defined by its critics lays the groundwork for its own eventual demise. —… Read more
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But, there is a more serious question I would ask today. Is this true? Do issues of ordination touch on… Read more
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John is the last prophet and Jesus chooses all male Apostles. Is Jesus then misogynistic? Of course not, he never… Read more
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Since the times of the Ancient Greeks, there has been an understanding of the need for civic virtue. Many believe,… Read more
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ring, how did we get here? Well, it all starts in a Garden. I mean, right?! It all starts there,… Read more
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The new catechism of the Anglican Church in North America, entitled To Be A Christian, is a handy tool for… Read more
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The Verdict – Denny Burk — Read on www.dennyburk.com/the-verdict/ Best piece I’ve seen thus far. I stand by what I… Read more
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As I walked to the hospital I thought, “How am I going to get the baby out?” I had just… Read more
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Amid the resulting personal destruction of such an idolatry comes the great gift of the Gospel. Jesus has saved us… Read more
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It has taken me the better part of two months to write this article. The current climate surrounding a discussion… Read more
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God’s Word Written is far superior Read more
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To those without names, You were not supposed to come so early. You were in your mother’s womb only 14… Read more
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He is Risen indeed!! Alleluia!!! Read more
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A mournful Palm Sunday in light of the pandemic Read more
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“Certain liturgical actions—such as foot washing, candle lighting, prayer at the cross, and more—will be prompted from the livestream, but… Read more
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Editor’s note: This post was written in March 2020 during the early weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic and reflects how… Read more
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Not a bad idea, I’m hoping others will join in and pray and fast this Sunday. Yours in the Lord,… Read more
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From lightning and tempest; from earthquake, fire, and flood; from plague, pestilence, and famine, Good Lord, deliver us. Read more
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View this post on Instagram A post shared by Amateur Anglican (@amateuranglican) Read more
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I wrote this post about 5 years ago, marked it private to review and edit. And, obviously, I never published… Read more
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Essential for our day Read more
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Carl Trueman summarises the way John Scotus Erigena, perhaps the greatest thinker of the early Middle Ages, approached the problem… Read more
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My apologies for not writing much at all recently. I’m working on a podcast to share with you all. I Read more
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In the United States, and most “Western” countries generally, there does not exist a distinct method of dress for Christians. Read more
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Schmemann’s main point, in my reading of the book, is this: The Eucharist is the entire service, the whole of… Read more
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The image of the cross immediately brings to mind that sacrifice. That symbol has been imbued with a power beyond… Read more
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A modern American low church, nondenominational experience seems like a bland saltine cracker compared to the majestic cake of ancient… Read more
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El BCP se parece mucho a un librero que ya tiene algunos libros. Tiene mucha estructura y algunas orientaciones iniciales.… Read more
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Thoughts on Eric Metaxas ‘Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Prophet, Martyr, Spy’ https://thebloodyhardway123.wordpress.com/2018/10/01/thoughts-on-eric-metaxas-bonhoeffer-pastor-prophet-martyr-spy/ — Read on thebloodyhardway123.wordpress.com/2018/10/01/thoughts-on-eric-metaxas-bonhoeffer-pastor-prophet-martyr-spy/ Read more
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Presumption of guilt against Black people is why 4,743 Black Americans were lynched between 1882 and 1968. Presumption of guilt is… Read more
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A time to mourn Read more
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The Problem Is Enmity, Not Ethnicity http://justthinking.me/2018/04/16/the-problem-is-enmity-not-ethnicity/ — Read on justthinking.me/2018/04/16/the-problem-is-enmity-not-ethnicity/ Read more
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If this isn’t stirring your heart, there’s a problem Read more
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There is no better time to refresh our memories about the “two kingdoms” doctrine than at election time in the… Read more
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Wherein I explain the Anglican portion of Amateur Anglican Read more
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Feed the Seed Read more
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What I’ve been up to Read more
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Why am I calling myself an amateur? Read more
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I really hope I can write something tomorrow. Read more
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Wherein I don’t write much Read more
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Wherein I discuss a random meeting Read more
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Just a short thought Read more
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A look at how we turn from God Read more
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Thinking about what to write about next Read more
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Let no man tear asunder what God has put together Read more
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The Trinity and other triplets Read more
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Basically a post to technically get a post in Read more
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You need to make yourself smaller Read more
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Christ Centered Preaching Read more
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My Bishop’s letter on Charlottesville Read more
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Wherein I basically admit this will be a short post Read more
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Wherein I try to explain why traditions matter Read more
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Wherein I strive to explain how to get to the foundation Read more
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Why I’m naming it Amateur Anglican Read more
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My thoughts on the death of small church communities and where we Anglicans go from here. Read more
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So I was recently listening to the Always Forward podcast for ACNA Church Planters. The priest who runs the “Anglican… Read more
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The recent provincial assembly was a time well spent. My wife wasn’t that thrilled that I was spending all day… Read more
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The last year has been a tremendous journey spiritually. It started last Lent, when I sensed a need to pray.… Read more
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Mereorthodoxy Read more
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I love the imagery used here. Gave me a fresh perspective that I’m including in my next piece. This is… Read more
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I’m in the middle of a book on Eastern Orthodoxy. It’s a rather odd experience. It’s a lot like going… Read more
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I’ve been using this phrase for a couple weeks now, maybe longer. The Long Game is this idea of strategic… Read more
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Stuart Varney on the genocide occurring against Christians in the Middle East. Which further proves my point I think. Read more
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I posted two posts in the last two days: one about teaching (catechism) and then the other about prayer/scripture. They… Read more
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Discipline. We Americans have a love/hate relationship with the word. We like it in certain settings. “She is very disciplined”, referring… Read more
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So, I’ve been a little bit, ya know, not here blogging, for a few weeks. I’ve been reading. A lot.… Read more
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Stunning. On many levels. Read more
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I will start of by saying this: it’s a must read, five stars. You will delve into the mind of… Read more
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It’s rather hard to summarize the faith belief of a Christ follower. Google search Nicene Creed or Apostle’s Creed for… Read more
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Happy top of the week to you! Today is not the Sabbath. Saturday is, or more precisely, Shabbat is, which was… Read more
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I’d rather you all read this article: what media isn’t reporting And this one even more so: does Islam lead… Read more
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I’ve seen some speculation that we are entering the End of Days. Before I start, let me say this: I… Read more
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A Jewish Journalist walked the streets of Paris and got a whole lot of hate thrown his way. I wish… Read more
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It’s pretty hard to get people to follow your blog if you never post anything. Note to self. But on… Read more
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A few weeks ago we had a guest speaker at church, Dr. Mitch Kim from Living Waters Alliance on Colossians 3:5-11. “Put… Read more
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So, last time I posted I promised to write on several books I’ve read. And here it is at least… Read more
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So for not posting. I’ve been reading. A lot! Read more
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http://cornedbeefhashtag.wordpress.com/2014/02/21/rarity-of-quiet/ Read more
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In all the complications and problems of life, we need to reach to our Saviour first. Read more
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Discipleship, discipleship, discipleship! We must disciple the new believers. Mental assent is inadequate. We must invite them to live the… Read more
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Repeatedly we are told in scripture that “Pride comes before a fall”. Well, let me tell you, that ain’t just… Read more
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Hi All, Yes, it has been a few months since my last post. That will be rectified here shortly. Lots… Read more
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I’m over 40 now. You’d think I’d feel “grow-up” at this point. I remember asking my mother about this, this… Read more
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Great perspective Read more
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An excellent Parable Read more
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truth is truth Read more
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Well, my little community page on FB had a little item reach a lot more people than all previous posts… Read more
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Galatians 3:26-28 For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus. For all of you who were… Read more
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“Beware the leaven of the Pharisees” This is a very concise warning. Examine what they did and you will see… Read more
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I just started Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s book The Cost of Discipleship. I’ve read the intro and half way through the first… Read more
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The moral decline of a society makes the monstrous possible: Dennis Prager on the Holocaust Read more
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Roger Ebert and some Christian movies Read more
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a background on the new Pope Read more
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From one of my favorite commentators: By MARK STEYN He who controls the language shapes the debate: In the same… Read more
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There are days where you swear you shouldn’t have gotten out of bed. Today was one of those. I’m not… Read more
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I will be using this text for more scribblings of my thoughts: Ephesians 6:10-18 New American Standard Bible (NASB) The… Read more
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