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In this episode, Jonah Saller and Jeremiah Short discuss the Catholicity of the Reformation and the relationship between Reformed theology and Catholicism. They emphasize that Catholicity does not solely refer to Roman Catholicism but encompasses the universal faith of the early church. They explore the authority of the church and the importance of appealing to the teachings of the early church fathers. They also discuss the role of ecumenical councils and the need for unity within the church. The conversation highlights the Anglican tradition as a means of uniting the church and emphasizes the importance of the gospel and the comfort it brings. This conversation explores the Catholicity of Anglicanism and the Reformation. The speakers discuss the emphasis on the gospel in Anglican services and the sufficiency of Jesus Christ. They address the disunity within Protestantism and compare it to the early church. The doctrine of justification by faith alone is examined, highlighting the continuity with the early church fathers. The role of Scripture in the Anglican tradition is discussed, emphasizing its sufficiency for salvation. The sacrificial nature of the Eucharist is explored, distinguishing it from repetitive sacrifices. The conversation concludes by encouraging those struggling with church divisions to focus on the gospel and the proper administration of the sacraments.SummaryIn this episode, Jonah Saller and Jeremiah Short discuss the Catholicity of the Reformation and the relationship between Reformed theology and Catholicism. They emphasize that Catholicity does not solely refer to Roman Catholicism but encompasses the universal faith of the early church. They explore the authority of the church and the importance of appealing to the teachings of the early church fathers. They also discuss the role of ecumenical councils and the need for unity within the church. The conversation highlights the Anglican tradition as a means of uniting the church and emphasizes the importance of the gospel and the comfort it brings. This conversation explores the Catholicity of Anglicanism and the Reformation. The speakers discuss the emphasis on the gospel in Anglican services and the sufficiency of Jesus Christ. They address the disunity within Protestantism and compare it to the early church. The doctrine of justification by faith alone is examined, highlighting the continuity with the early church fathers. The role of Scripture in the Anglican tradition is discussed, emphasizing its sufficiency for salvation. The sacrificial nature of the Eucharist is explored, distinguishing it from repetitive sacrifices. The conversation concludes by encouraging those struggling with church divisions to focus on the gospel and the proper administration of the sacraments.