To Be a Christian: The Anglican Catechism in a Year

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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.
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July 28, 2023 Day 209. What is the seventh petition?
Today is day 209 and we are on the section on The Seventh Petition: "But deliver us from evil".
209. What is the seventh petition?
The seventh petition is “But deliver us from evil.” (Matthew 6:13)
We will conclude today with The Lord's Prayer.
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.
3 min
July 27, 2023 Day 208. How can the Church help you to resist temptation?
Today is day 208 and we are on the section The Sixth Petition: "And lead us not into temptation".
208. How can the Church help you to resist temptation?
In the fellowship of Christ’s Body, I can find companionship
when I am lonely or vulnerable, support to resist ungodly influence, wisdom to guard me from folly, exhortation to grow
in holiness, and discipline to correct me when I fall into error.
(Matthew 18:15–20; Galatians 6:1–5; 1 Thessalonians 5:11, 14–16;
James 5:16)
We will conclude today with Proper 15 found on page 619 of 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
July 26, 2023 Day 207. What are ways to guard against temptation?
Today is day 207 and we are on the section The Sixth Petition: "And lead us not into temptation".
207. What are ways to guard against temptation?
As I abide in Christ, I can guard against temptation by praying
for protection and strength, confessing my sins, recalling God’s
Word, avoiding tempting situations, and seeking the support
of fellow Christians. (Genesis 39:7–12; Psalm 119:9–11; Matthew
4:1–11; Mark 14:38; Romans 13:11–14; Ephesians 6:13–18; 1 Peter
4:1–2, 7)
We will conclude today with Proper 2 found on page 618 of 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.
8 min
July 25, 2023 Day 206. Does God lead you into temptation?
Today is day 206 and we are on the section The Sixth Petition: "And lead us not into temptation".
206. Does God lead you into temptation?
No. God never tempts anyone, nor is he the cause of any sin; but
he does allow me to be tested so that I may grow in faith and
obedience. (Genesis 22:1–18; Job 1:6–12; Psalm 11:4–5; Proverbs 17:3;
Matthew 4:1; James 1:12–15)
We will conclude today with Prayer 58. For a Person in Trouble or Bereavement found on page 663 of 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.
8 min
July 24, 2023 Day 205. What help do you seek from God in the face of temptation?
Today is day 205 and we are on the section The Sixth Petition: "And lead us not into temptation".
205. What help do you seek from God in the face of temptation?
I ask God to increase my faith to trust him, enliven my conscience
to fear him, soften my heart to love him, and strengthen my will to
obey him, that I may resist evil and stand in the face of temptation.
(Proverbs 2; Matthew 4:11; Luke 22:31–32; 1 Corinthians 10:12–14;
James 4:5–10)
We will conclude today with The Collect for the Fourth Sunday in Lent found on page 605 of 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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July 23, 2023 Day 204. What are the sources of temptation?
Today is day 204 and we are on the section The Sixth Petition: "And lead us not into temptation".
204. What are the sources of temptation?
I am tempted by the false promises of the world, the selfish desires
of my flesh, and the lies of the devil, all of which war against God
and my spiritual well-being. (Genesis 3:1–8; Proverbs 30:7–9; Mark
7:15; James 1:13; 1 John 2:15–17)
We will conclude today with The First Collect for Compline found on page 63 of 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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July 22, 2023 Day 203. What is temptation?
Today is day 203 and we are on the section The Sixth Petition: "And lead us not into temptation".
203. What is temptation?
Temptation is any enticement to turn from faith in God and to
violate his commandments. (Proverbs 1:8–19; James 1:14–15)
We will conclude today with The Collect for the Fourth Sunday of Epiphany found on page 602 of 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.
5 min
July 21, 2023 Day 202. What is the sixth petition?
Today is day 202 and we are on the section The Sixth Petition: "And lead us not into temptation".
202. What is the sixth petition?
The sixth petition is “And lead us not into temptation.” (Matthew
6:13; Luke 11:4)
We will conclude today with The Lord's Prayer.
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.
3 min
July 20, 2023 Day 201. Will your forgiveness of others always result in reconciliation?
Today is day 201 and we are on the section on second part of the The Fifth Petition: "As we forgive those who trespass against us".
201. Will your forgiveness of others always result in reconciliation?
No. Though my decision and desire to forgive may not result in
my neighbor’s repentance or our reconciliation, I am still called to
forgive. (Matthew 18:15–35; Romans 12:17–21)
We will conclude today with Prayer 33. For Our Enemies found on page 655 of 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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