An Anglican Tapestry

In this episode we'll look briefly at a section from John Calvin's Institutes of the Christian Religion, and even though he was not an Anglican, he provides a helpful guide for living a Christian life. It's three chapters that have been recognized for their depth and insight into Christian living and what it entails, and pertains to every Christian who struggles with living a godly life in a very complicated world.

Works cited:

A Guide to Christian Living, John Calvin, translated by Robert White. The Banner to Truth Trust 2009

Analysis of the Institutes of the Christian Religion of John Calvin. Ford Lewis Battles. Baker Books 1986

Theological Guide to Calvin's Institutes: Essays and Analysis, edited by David W. Hall and Peter Lillback. P&R Publishing 2008

The Institutes of the Christian Religion, John Calvin. Edited by John T. McNeil, translated by Ford Lewis Battles. Westminster Press 1960.

Be Thou My Vision: A Liturgy for Daily Worship. Jonathan Gibson, Crossway 2021

This episode focuses on what tradition is, specifically Christian tradition that forms the core of the "faith once delivered to the saints," as well as the nature of biblical spirituality, and why these are significant for today.

Works cited:

The Lexham Survey of Theology. Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press 2018

The Book of Common Prayer, ACNA. Anglican Liturgy Press 2019

D.A. Carson, The Gagging of God: Christianity Confronts Pluralism. Zondervan Publishing House 1996

Lucien Joseph Richard, The Spirituality of John Calvin. John Knox Press, Atlanta, Georgia 1974

Peter Adams, Hearing God's Words: Exploring Biblical Spirituality, vol. 16 New Studies in Biblical Theology. InterVarsity Press; Apollos. Downers Grove illinois/England

John Calvin, Institutes of the Christian Religion vol. 1, edited by John T. McNeil, translated by Ford Lewis Battles. Westminster Press 1960.

In this episode we'll look briefly at the life and theology of John Calvin. Alistair McGrath wrote, "it's impossible to undertand modern protestantism without coming to terms with John Calvin's legacy to the movemet which he did so much to nourish and sustain."

Calvin's view of spirituality can be seen in his understanding and exposition of the Christian life, found in his Institutes of the Christian Religion, which we will look at in more detain in episode 4. As one writer noted, "He was completely committed to living out God's claim on his life and calling others to hear and heed, to rejoice in and witness to God's claim on them as the purpose and joy of their lives."

We'll also look briefly at the Institutes as well as Calvin's influence in the English Reformation.

Works cited:

John Calvin: Writings on Pastoral Piety. Edited by Elsie Anne McKee. Paulist Press 2001.

Calvin and Augustine, Benjamin Breckenridge Warfield. The Presbyterian and Reformed Publishing Company 1974

A Life of John Calvin: A Study in the Shaping of Western Culture, Alistair McGrath. Basil Blackwell LTD 1990

Europe from the Renaissance to Reformation, G.R. Elton. The Folio Society 2001

The Works fo Augustus Toplady vol. 1. William Baynes and Son 1825.

This episode briefly introduces the listener to the host, Fr. Jeff Trostle, and a brief history of the Anglican church.

Works Cited:

The Book of Common Prayer. Anglican Liturgy Press 2019

Anglicanism: A Reformed Catholic Tradition. Gerald Bray. Lexham Press 2021

The Weight of Glory and Other Addresses. C.S. Lewis. Edited by Walter Hooper. A Touchstone Book 1980.

The Thirty-Nine Articles and Their Place Today. J. I. Packer. Regent College Publishing 1984

The Faith of Anglicanism. John Rodgers. Anglican House 2021

The Heritage of Anglican Theology. J.I. Packer. Crossway 2021