Video Why Are You An Anglican? Phillip Jensen#When:12:23:44ZPhilip Jensen answers a question often put to him, "Why are you an Anglican?"
Philip gives three reasons: theology, mission and culture.
Anglicanism had a clearly defined Creed. Philip Jensen believes the same Gospel as is found in the Thirty-nine Articles of Religion, the Prayer Book, the Homilies, and the ordinal. Prayer Book Anglicans are Protestant and Calvinist. Prayer Book Anglicans are Reformation-oriented. This was 3-centuries deep--however, the Tractarian movement of the 19th century, an interloping parasite, invaded Anglicanism. First reason to be an Anglican--Reformed theology, by conviction. Philip lists several good books on the Thirty-nine Articles--e.g. Boultbee, W.H.Griffith Thomas.
Secondly, Anglicanism is the home of evangelicals. Preaching salvation and justification by faith alone is revealed in the Scripture. This was and is the official belief of Anglicanism. World mission is built into Anglicanism. When ordained, one is to care and nourish the parishioners, but also to seek the lost.
Thirdly, culture. Sydney was founded and populated with criminals, a "prison colony." An Evangelical Anglican Chaplain was chosen by chosen by Wilberforce and Rev. John Newton (author of "Amazing Grace.") That evangelical and Anglican witness has continued to this very day. 20% of Sydney are self-identifying as Anglicans. One reason for the founding of Moore Theological College was the influence of Evangelical Anglicans. This provides a base to preach.
Three reasons to be an Anglican: theology, mission and culture.
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