All Saints Homilies And Teachings

Text: John 16:23-28, 33

In which we answer several questions from the students about baptism, including how Christian baptism relates to Christ’s baptism, the “necessary” nature of the Sacraments, and re-baptism.

In which we conclude our study of W.H. Griffith-Thomas’ book, Methods of Bible Study, discussing why we need a bible for knowledge and a bible for power.

Fr. Barry Kowald preaching at the 11:15 service. Texts: James 1:17ff, John 16:5ff.

We begin the Sacraments section in the catechism for the Anglican Diocese of the West, based off of the classical BCP Catechism. Today we define sacraments and begin our discussion on how Anglicans view Baptism.

In which we discuss Chapter 12 of WH Griffith-Thomas’ “Methods of Bible Study,” and talk about the object or goal of bible study, touching on text criticism, literary criticism, exegesis, biblical theology, and devotional spiritual reading.

Text: John 16:16ff, 1 Peter 2:9ff

We finish up the Lord’s Prayer with a discussion of temptation and evil, and introduce the Catechism’s sacramental theology.

A belated update from St. Patrick’s day with Fr. Barry Kowald, one of our assisting clergy.

In which we discuss petitions 2-5 of the Lord’s Prayer, including a discussion on why we pray for things that God has already promised to give us.

In which we discuss Chapter 11 of WH Griffith Thomas’ classic book “Methods of Bible Study,” covering word study, commentaries, verse study, etc.

Text: John 20:19-22, 1 Peter 2:2; “Quasimodo Sunday” or “Low Sunday”

Based on the Epistle Reading from Colossians 3:1ff.

A homily for Maundy Thursday 2019 from the Epistle reading in 1 Corinthians 11.

Text: Philippians 2:5-11

In which we discuss biblical and systematic theology in the New Testament

In which we discuss prayer in general, and the first three petitions of the Lord’s Prayer.

Text: John 8

We continue our study of WH Griffith-Thomas’ “Methods of Bible Study” with Chapter 9, New Testament Topics. We discuss some potential topical studies within the New Testament, with a rabbit trail on 19th and 20th century revisionism.

In which we discuss the 2nd Table of the Law, the difference between the moral implications of God’s Laws and adding our own rules to God’s Laws, and the “positive” counterparts to the “negative” commandments.