To Be a Christian: The Anglican Catechism in a Year

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August 07, 2023 Day 219. From what evil do you seek to be delivered?
Today is day 219 and we are on the section The Seventh Petition: "But deliver us from evil".
219. From what evil do you seek to be delivered?
I seek to be delivered from my own fallen inclination toward evil.
I also seek God’s deliverance from the devil; from the dangers of
the day and night; from sorrow, sickness, and horror; from injustice and oppression; and from everlasting damnation. (Psalm 91;
Luke 18:1–8; 22:31–32; Romans 7:15–25; 2 Corinthians 1:8–11; 2 Thessalonians 3:1–2; 1 Peter 5:8–9; “The Great Litany,” Book of Common
Prayer 1662)
We will conclude today with The Second Collect for Easter Day found on page 610 in the Book of Common Prayer (2019).
If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism.

Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS.
Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
9 min
August 06, 2023 Day 218. How does God redeem evil?
Today is day 218 and we are on the section The Seventh Petition: "But deliver us from evil".
218. How does God redeem evil?
Though disaster, disease, death, and the evil deeds of his creatures may cause great harm and suffering, the almighty and allwise God can use them to bring about his good purposes, both
in the world and in my life. (Genesis 50:20; Romans 5:3–5; 8:28;
Hebrews 12:3–11)
We will conclude today with Canticle 1 found on page 79 in the Book of Common Prayer (2019).
If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism.

Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS.
Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
6 min
August 05, 2023 Day 217. How does God overcome evil in this world?
Today is day 217 and we are on the section The Seventh Petition: "But deliver us from evil".
217. How does God overcome evil in this world?
God has triumphed over all the powers of evil through the death,
resurrection, and ascension of his Son, Jesus Christ. God will finally
destroy all evil, including death, at the end of the age. (Psalms 46;
110:1; Isaiah 52:7–10; Daniel 7:9–14; Luke 21:25–28; 1 Co rin thi ans
15:24–28; Colossians 2:13–15; Hebrews 2:7–9, 14–15; Revelation 21:1–8)
We will conclude today with A Collect for Resurrection Hope in Evening Prayer found on page 49 in the Book of Common Prayer (2019).
If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism.

Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS.
Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
11 min
August 04, 2023 Day 216. What are angels?
Today is day 216 and we are on the section The Seventh Petition: "But deliver us from evil".
216. What are angels?
Angels are rational, spiritual beings created by God. God’s holy
angels joyfully serve him in heavenly worship, and God appoints
them to act as messengers, bringing words of guidance and assurance to the faithful, and assisting and protecting them. (Numbers
22:21–31; Psalm 148:1–6; Isaiah 6:2–3; Luke 1:19, 26–33; Acts 12:7–11;
Hebrews 1:7–14; 13:2)
We will conclude today with The Collect for Holy Michael and All Angels found on page 632 in the Book of Common Prayer (2019).
If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism.

Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS.
Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
9 min
August 03, 2023 Day 215. How did Satan and his angels turn to evil?
Today is day 215 and we are on the section on The Seventh Petition: "But deliver us from evil".
215. How did Satan and his angels turn to evil?
Satan and his angels were overcome by envy and pride and rebelled against God. (Isaiah 14:12–15; Ezekiel 28:12–19; 1 Timothy 3:6;
Jude 6; Revelation 12:7–12)
We will conclude today with The Collect for Thursday in Easter Week found on page 611 in the Book of Common Prayer (2019).
If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism.

Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS.
Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
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August 02, 2023 Day 214. What are Satan and his demons?
Today is day 214 and we are on the section The Seventh Petition: "But deliver us from evil".
214. What are Satan and his demons?
Demons, of whom Satan is chief, are fallen angels. Satan rebelled
against God and led other angels to follow him. They now cause
spiritual and sometimes physical harm to mortals, and they sow
lies that lead to confusion, despair, sin, and death. (Job 1–2; Daniel
10:20–21; Luke 8:26–29; 9:37–43; 11:14–26; Acts 16:16–18; 2 Thessalonians 2:9–10)
We will conclude today with The Collect for the First Sunday in Lent found on page 605 in the Book of Common Prayer (2019).
If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism.

Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS.
Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
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August 01, 2023 Day 213. Did evil exist before the human race embraced it?
Today is day 213 and we are on the section on The Seventh Petition: "But deliver us from evil".
213. Did evil exist before the human race embraced it?
Yes. Satan had already opposed God and chosen evil when he
tempted Adam and Eve. (Genesis 3: 1–5; John 8:44)
We will conclude today with The First Collect of Compline found on page 63 in the Book of Common Prayer (2019).
If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism.

Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS.
Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
4 min
July 31, 2023 Day 212. Is God responsible for evil?
Today is day 212 and we are on the section on The Seventh Petition: "But deliver us from evil".
212. Is God responsible for evil?
No. The sinful choices of his creatures do not implicate God
in evil in any way. (Deuteronomy 30:15–19; Romans 7:7–25; James
1:13–15)
We will conclude today with Proper 6 found on page 616 in the Book of Common Prayer (2019).
If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism.

Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS.
Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
7 min
July 30, 2023 Day 211. If God is good, why does he permit evil?
Today is day 211 and we are on the section on The Seventh Petition: "But deliver us from evil".
211. If God is good, why does he permit evil?
God created rational creatures free to love, obey, and worship him,
but we have used our freedom to reject his love, rebel against him,
and choose evil. Yet no evil can thwart God’s purposes, and he
is able to use evil to bring about even greater good. (Genesis 6:5;
Judges 2:19–23; Psalm 10; Ecclesiastes 7:29; Romans 8:18–28; Hebrews
2:8–18; Revelation 2:18–29)
We will conclude today with A Collect for Peace found on page 23 in the Book of Common Prayer (2019).
If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism.

Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS.
Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
11 min
July 29, 2023 Day 210. What is evil?
Today is day 210 and we are on the section on The Seventh Petition: "But deliver us from evil".
210. What is evil?
Evil is the willful perversion of God’s will. Evil defies God’s holiness, violates his Law, enslaves us to sin, and mars his good creation. (Genesis 3:1–19; 4:1–8; 6:5; Proverbs 1:10–19; Isaiah 59:4–13;
Mark 7:20–23; 1 John 3:4)
We will conclude today with The Collect for the Second Sunday in Lent found on page 605 in the Book of Common Prayer (2019).
If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism.

Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS.
Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
11 min

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