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LIGHT IN THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH DARKNESS

Tuesday, September 18. 2007


Many evangelicals I know question why we attend (actually, we are confirmed members of) the Episcopal Church. We worship in a local Parish that is conservative and has an orthodox Pastor (Rector). There are many such Parishes in the National Church. One of our sons is the Rector of one in Florida. But most Parishes and Clergy in TEC do not seem to be even remotely conservative or orthodox. Many, including Bishops, are outright heretics.
There is a major announcement expected next week from the Bishops of TEC which will indicate whether the National Church wants to remain in the predominantly conservative world wide Anglican Communion (the third largest Christian Body in the world, behind The Roman Catholic and Orthodox Churches). Very possibly it will not. Individual Clergy, Parishes and Dioceses will then be on the spot as to their future loyalties. Some will, as others have already done, leave TEC to seek affiliation with conservative Anglicans eleswhere [long, complicated story] I myself am not committed to TEC, but I do want to continue to be Anglican, in solidarity with men such as John Stott and J.I. Packer and our son, Loren
One major bright light in this dark picture is Trinity Episcopal School for Ministry (TESM)
It is in Ambridge, PA (near Pittsburgh). Our son is a graduate of this Seminary. The School is solid Reformed and Evangelical. Every year faculty and Staff reaffirm their commitment to its Statement of Faith. You can read it here. I thank God for TESM. Millie and I have been helping to support it from our tithe for many years. Please pray for TEC and the faithful remnant within it in these days of decision.

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GOD IN A TOOL BOX?

Tuesday, September 18. 2007

Here is an arresting comment taken from a review of the latest CD from the rock band TOOL

“The Holy Spirit is the giver of all gifts. If someone elects to use those gifts in the service of God, good. But those gifts are not rendered dormant or defunct by virtue of our intent. An artist who explicitly rejects God, as many have done, nevertheless remains a "sub-creator," as Tolkien said, a creator in the Creator's image. We should be suspicious of our tendency to insist that God only shows up in the right places. Sometimes, pagan sources can most accurately reflect back to Christians the power and lasting impact of genuine witness. You never know when and where God might reveal himself.”    http://www.christianitytoday.com/bc/2007/005/12.34.html


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VERSIONS OF THE GOSPEL

Tuesday, September 18. 2007


The Popular Version today:

You have messed up your life or you have an addiction that is ruining your marriage or you are filled with fear or guilt or you are empty and your life has no purpose and meaning, etc The good news is that Jesus is the answer to your problems. He can save you from all this and change your life. Ask him into your heart. Turn your life over to him. Allow him to be in control. Learn to do this daily in the company of others who have done the same. Build up your personal relationship with Jesus and others. Enjoy it and share what you have found with those around you who need the same.

An increasingly popular Version today:

The good news is that God loves the poor or marginalized and has come in the person of Jesus to demonstrate that love. He calls us to social and economic justice for all and can make that possible as we follow his example.



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WHAT IS THE CHURCH?

Tuesday, September 18. 2007


The Church is the Covenant People of God gathered for corporate worship and edification and scattered as the soldiers of Christ to extend His Kingdom in the world. Specifically, the Church is marked by its celebration of God’s Holy Name on His Holy Day, assembled to partake His Holy Meal ("food for the journey"), studying His Holy Word and going forth to live as His Holy People in the world.


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