Reformational Anglican Podcast

What actually happened at the cross? How is it applied to us? In this episode, we consider some of the most prominent theories of the atonement which have been held throughout church history, as well as exploring what the prayer book and articles have to say about the death of Jesus for us.

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In this episode, we discuss Cromwell, Carol services, and much, much more!

For more on 'Subversive Fulfilment', read anything by Daniel Strange, of Oak Hill College.

For a thorough refutation of the Zeitgeist theory,  have a look at Ronald Nash's "The Gospel and the Greeks".

How does historic anglicanism understand Advent? How should we use these four weeks before Christmas? We delve into the collects and readings for the four Sunday's of Advent, having a chat about each one. We also discuss what might be appropriate for us to meditate on this advent. 

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Where do bishops come from? What do they do? Why do they wear those funny capes? Is Episcopacy a Biblical form of church government? And how should evangelicals relate to their bishops? This week we'll be delving into all of these questions as we discuss the past, present, and the future of episcopalian polity of the Anglican church! (Obviously this is fertile ground for Father Ted quotes, so hold onto your birettas!)

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This week we continue our conversation with Rev Dave Walker about Richard Hooker. We pick it up just before the point where we left it off last week and continue to explore the issues of reason, tradition and scripture. 

Again please forgive the Audio quality for this episode, we had a problem with one of our mics. Rest assured it will soon be back up to the level which RAP fans have been accustomed to!

Quotes from this episode:

"The good things that these fathers have written they either do not notice, or misrepresent or pervert. You might say that their only care is to gather dung amid gold." John Calvin, Institutes, Dedicatory Preface (1559)

"Such we are in the sight of God the Father, as is the very Son of God Himself. Let it be counted folly, or frenzy, or fury, or whatsoever. It is our wisdom, and our comfort; we care for no knowledge in the world but this, that man hath sinned, and God hath suffered; that God hath made Himself the sin of men, and that men are made the righteousness of God." Richard Hooker

If you'd like to find out more about Hooker, please check out the work of the Davenant Institute:

The second part of the fourth homily, written by Thomas Cranmer, on true faith. In this part of the homily, Cranmer lays out the relationship between, faith, love, and good works - that true, saving faith always expresses itself in good works and transformed living. He also shows how the faith of the Old Testament believers stands in continuity with our faith as New Testament believers, although they looked forward to the days of Christ, and we live in the days when Christ has come.

Homily sourced from: https://forums.anglican.net/threads/homily-1-4-of-the-true-and-lively-faith.1964/

Opening and closing music:

Holy, Holy, Holy, by Stephanie Devlin. Used with kind permission.

Our special guest this week is Rev. Dave Walker, minister of Christ Church North Finchley.  On this episode we begin to explore the writings of Richard Hooker. What were his views of Scripture, Reason and Tradition? What about the Three-legged Stool? We also think about why contemporary Reformed Anglicans should 'claim' Hooker and how his thinking can challenge our own. 

This episode is the first of two parts. Stay tuned for the follow up!

Please forgive the Audio quality for this episode, we had a problem with one of our mics. Rest assured it will soon be back up to the level which RAP fans have been accustomed to!

If you'd like to find out more about Hooker, please check out the work of the Davenant Institute:

This homily, written by Thomas Cranmer, contrasts dead faith, mere historical assent, with true, lively faith. The former is like the faith of devils, and never amounts to a saving trust in the Lord Jesus. The latter is a genuine turning to and trusting in Jesus, and bears the fruit of a transformed life, radiating love for God and neighbour, expressed in good deeds and a desire for the things of God.

Scriptures referenced: James 2.17, 19; Titus 1.16; Galatians 5.6; Hebrews 11.1, 6; Habakkuk 2.4; Jeremiah 17.7-8;

Homily sourced from: https://forums.anglican.net/threads/homily-1-4-of-the-true-and-lively-faith.1964/

Opening and closing music:

Holy, Holy, Holy, by Stephanie Devlin. Used with kind permission.

Where is Jesus right now? What is He doing there? In this episode, we discuss Article 4, on Jesus' exaltation. We think about some of these questions as we delve into why the resurrection and the ascension matter for our faith today and our hope for the future.

Books referenced in this episode:

Rev. Dr. Dr. Matthew Sleeman's chapter in 'The Forgotten Christ', edited by Stephen Clark.

Richard Gaffin - Redemption and Resurrection: An exercise in biblical-systematic theology (google this to read it online for free!)

Archbishop James Usher - A Body of Divinity

The Wonderful Works of God - Herman Bavinck (or the earlier edition, entitled "Our Reasonable Faith")

Leo the Great - Sermons 73 & 74, on the Ascension. (From St. Leo the Great: Sermons - The Catholic University of America Press).

-- Please note, any quotations of Bishops of Rome, past or present, should not be construed to suggest that the Bishop of Rome has any jurisdiction in this realm of England. He hath not. --

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In this third and final part of the Homily on Justification, Archbishop Cranmer exhorts us not get tangled up in arguments over words. He explains what a true and living faith is and how it is contrasted with a dead, devilish faith. Lastly he recounts all the wonderful benefits that God has done for us which, when we understand them, make us do good for others and live to advance the Glory of God.

Scripture references:

Galatians 2; Romans 4; James 2; Psalms 5.5-6.

What happened to Jesus between His death on Good Friday, and His resurrection on Easter Sunday? Article 3, in line with the Apostle's Creed, states that Jesus 'descended into Hell'. (Unless you're using some modern versions of the creed, which says that He descended to the dead...) This week we dig into some of the ambiguities around the language and meaning of Article 3 and the creed, how the church historically, and the reformers in particular, understood this tenet of the faith, and how it informs our thinking about Jesus, ourselves, death, and the Gospel hope of resurrection and eternal life.

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This is the second part of the vital Anglican Homily on Justification. Here Archbishop Cranmer demonstrates the Patristic testimony to the reality of Justification by faith alone. He clarifies that a true faith is never alone. Finally in a heart warming fashion, he speaks about the nature of faith which always points us away from ourselves. 

The full title is 'A sermon of the salvation of mankind by only Christ our Saviour from sin and death everlasting'. This is the second of three parts.

Scripture references:

Galatians 2:16; Romans 3.23-25; Romans 10.4; Romans 8.3-4.

Church Fathers mentioned:

Hilary of Poitiers, Basil of Caesarea, Ambrose, Chrysostom, Cyprian, Augustine, Prosper of Aquitaine, Oecumenius, Photius of Constantinople, Bernard of Clairvaux, and Anselm of Canterbury.

Mother of God? Co-redemptrix? The Second Eve? Just how should we think of The Virgin Mary, as Anglicans standing in the tradition of the reformation? How can we avoid a reductionistic, reactionary, or even disrespectful view of the mother of the Lord Jesus? What can we learn from the Scriptures, the early church, and the reformers? How does typology shape how we think of Mary and her role in salvation history? And why couldn't Cain be more like his brother?? In this episode, we discuss all these questions and more!

Books mentioned:

- The Glories of Mary - Alphonsus Liguori

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How we are made righteous before God? This Homily was written by Archbishop Thomas Cranmer and expounds the doctrine that lies at the heart of the Protestant Reformation - Justification by faith alone. 

The importance of this Homily is underlined by Article 11 of the 39 Articles, which states: '...that we are justified by faith only is a most wholesome doctrine, and very full of comfort, as is more largely expressed in the homily of justification'. 

The full title is 'A sermon of the salvation of mankind by only Christ our Saviour from sin and death everlasting'. This is the first of three parts. 

Scripture references:

Galatians 2:16; Romans 3.23-25; Romans 10.4; Romans 8.3-4.

Who is Jesus? Is he human? Is he God? Something inbetween? In this episode we consider the topic of Christology - the person and work of Jesus -  from Article 2 of the 39 Articles. We'll also have some help from sources like C.S. Lewis, Augustine, Martin Davie, and Richard Hooker (an actual Reformational Anglican!)

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Homily 2. "A sermon of the misery of all mankind, and of his condemnation to death everlasting, by his own sin." Part 2 of 2.

Having laid out the Biblical case for man's humble and helpless state, the second half of the homily urges us to follow the example of the saints in Scripture, and throw ourselves upon the mercy of God in Christ. Recognising our desperate need, and our inability to contribute to our salvation, makes God's free grace in Christ seem all the sweeter!

Scripture (and Apocrypha) references: Galatians 5.19-23; Luke 5.8; Psalms 106.6; Luke 15.18; Baruch 2.6, 12; Daniel 9.7, 5; 2 Corinthians 3.5; Psalms 51.1-10; Ephesians 2.3; 1 Peter 2.25; Psalms 143.2; 2 Corinthians 1.3; Psalms 130.7; John 1.29; 1 Peter 2.22; John 14.30; John 8.46; Hebrews 7.27, 10.14; Matthew 1.21; Hosea 13.9.

What is the doctrinal foundation of Anglicanism? Can the Articles of religion really be said to function as the Anglican confession of faith - the English Creed? In this episode, we discuss the theology, development, and the historical role of the 39 Articles, as well as their on-going relevance and benefit today. We also tackle some of the objections which are often made against considering the 39 Articles as a creed or confession of faith.

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Homily 2. "A sermon of the misery of all mankind, and of his condemnation to death everlasting, by his own sin." Part 1 of 2.

This homily sets forth the reality of humanity's humble and helpless standing: that, being descended from Adam, we are both creaturely, created from the dust, and sinful,  having fallen in Adam. The pervasiveness of sin means that we are unable to save or justify ourselves - driving us to abandon all vainglory and pride, and instead to cling to the mercy of God in Christ, to accept His grace through faith alone.

Scripture (and Apocrypha) references: Genesis 3.19, Judith 4.10-11, Job 42.6, Jeremiah 6.26, Wisdom 7.1, Isaiah 40.6-7, Job 14.1-4, Genesis 6.6, Genesis 7.11-24, Jeremiah 22.29, Romans 11.32, Galatians 3.22, Ephesians 2.3, Proverbs 24.16, Luke 1.15, 76, Matthew 3.11, 14, 1 John 1.8-10, Ecclesiastes 7.20, Psalms 51, Psalms 143.2, Psalms 19.12, 40.12, Psalms 51.5, Mark 10.18, Luke 18.19, John 15.5, 14.6, Luke 17.10, Luke 18.14, Matthew 9.12, Matthew 12.36, Matthew 15.24.

Part Two of "A fruitful exhortation to the reading and knowledge of Holy Scripture".

This homily encourages Christians to read, hear, and meditate upon the Scriptures, with a humble posture, in order to feed on the hope, strength, and comfort they give. It also answers some common reasons that keep Christians from engaging with their Bibles; just as timely and necessary today as when it was written.

Scriptures referenced: Matthew 22:29; Acts 8; Matthew 7:7-8; Psalm 56:4.

Opening and closing music:

Holy, Holy, Holy, by Stephanie Devlin. Used with kind permission.

In our second episode we discuss the central place given to the Trinity in Anglicanism, why the doctrine is so essential, and what we mean when we confess our belief in it.

Books mentioned in this episode:

“The Triune God” (New Studies in Dogmatics) - Fred Sanders

"Embracing the Trinity" (UK title - published elsewhere as "The Deep Things of God") - Fred Sanders

“The Holy Trinity” - Robert Letham

... and as always, the BCP and the 39 Articles!

Opening and closing music:

Holy, Holy, Holy, by Stephanie Devlin. Used with kind permission.

This is our first recording of the Anglican Homilies. The First Homily outlines the importance of Scripture in the life of the Christian.

Everything we need to know for salvation is in it perfectly, so let us stop running to the "Stinking puddles of men's traditions, (devised by men’s imagination), for our justification and salvation"!

The Bible verses referenced in the Homily:

Matthew 4:4; Luke 11.28; John 17.17; Psalms 19.7-10; Psalms 119.105; Luke 10.42; Hebrews 4.12; Matthew 7.24; John 12.48; John 14.23; 1 Sam 14.4-23; 2 Chronicles 20.7, 17, 29; 1 Corinthians 15.57; 1 John 5.4; Isaiah 5.13, 24; Matthew 22.29; 1 Corinthians 14.20, 37-38.

N.B. This is part 1 of 2. Part 2 of this homily will follow soon in a future episode.

Opening and closing music:

Holy, Holy, Holy, by Stephanie Devlin. Used with kind permission.

Opening and closing music: 

Holy, Holy, Holy, by Stephanie Devlin. Used with kind permission.