Coffee and Catechism

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. The post E209 Q216 What are angels? appeared first on Amateur Anglican.

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.

Satan and his angels were overcome by envy and pride and re- belled against God.

Satan and his angels were overcome by envy and pride and re- belled against God. The post E208 Q215 How did Satan and his angels turn to evil? appeared first on Amateur Anglican.

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.

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. The post E207 Q214 What are Satan and his demons? appeared first on Amateur Anglican.

Yes. Satan had already opposed God and chosen evil when he tempted Adam and Eve.

Yes. Satan had already opposed God and chosen evil when he tempted Adam and Eve. The post E206 Q213 Did evil exist before the human race embraced it? appeared first on Amateur Anglican.

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) Support the podcast here

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) Support the podcast here The post E205 Q212 Is God responsible for evil? appeared first on Amateur Anglican.

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) Support the podcast here The post E204 Q211 If God is good, why does He permit evil? appeared first on Amateur Anglican.

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) Support the podcast here

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. The post E203 Q210 What is evil? appeared first on Amateur Anglican.

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.

The seventh petition is “But deliver us from evil.” (Matthew 6:13) The post E202 Q209 What is the seventh petition? appeared first on Amateur Anglican.

The seventh petition is “But deliver us from evil.” (Matthew 6:13)

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. The post E201 Q208 How can the Church help you to resist temptation? appeared first on Amateur Anglican.

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.

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. The post E200 Q207 What are ways to guard against temptation? appeared first on Amateur Anglican.

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.

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) Support the podcast here on Buy Me A Coffee (similar to Patreon) The post E199 Q206 Does God lead you into temptation? appeared first on Amateur Anglican.

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) Support the podcast here on Buy Me A Coffee (similar to Patreon)

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. The post E198 Q205 What help do you seek from God in the face of temptation? appeared first on Amateur Anglican.

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.

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. The post E197 Q204 What are the sources of temptation? appeared first on Amateur Anglican.

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.

Temptation is any enticement to turn from faith in God and to violate his commandments.(Proverbs 1:8–19; James 1:14–15) Support the podcast here on Buy Me A Coffee (similar to Patreon) The post E196 Q203 What is temptation? appeared first on Amateur Anglican.

Temptation is any enticement to turn from faith in God and to violate his commandments.(Proverbs 1:8–19; James 1:14–15) Support the podcast here on Buy Me A Coffee (similar to Patreon)

The sixth petition is “And lead us not into temptation.” The post E195 Q202 What is the sixth petition? appeared first on Amateur Anglican.

The sixth petition is “And lead us not into temptation.”

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. The post E194 Q201 Will your forgiveness of others always result in reconciliation? appeared first on Amateur Anglican.

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.

Forgiveness is a decision of my will and an attitude of my heart that seeks the good of my neighbor, and chooses not to hold against them the damage they have inflicted. I forgive whether they have asked for forgiveness or not. The post E193 Q200 How do you forgive others? appeared first on Amateur Anglican.

Forgiveness is a decision of my will and an attitude of my heart that seeks the good of my neighbor, and chooses not to hold against them the damage they have inflicted. I forgive whether they have asked for forgiveness or not.

I should forgive others because, while I was still a sinner, God forgave me through Jesus Christ. Failing to forgive impedes God's work in my life and gives opportunity to the evil one.

I should forgive others because, while I was still a sinner, God forgave me through Jesus Christ. Failing to forgive impedes God's work in my life and gives opportunity to the evil one. The post E192 Q199 Why should you forgive others? appeared first on Amateur Anglican.

Yes. In Christ, God freely forgives the sins of all, including me, who sincerely repent and in true faith turn to him.

Yes. In Christ, God freely forgives the sins of all, including me, who sincerely repent and in true faith turn to him. The post E191 Q198 Does God forgive your sins? appeared first on Amateur Anglican.

I ask God our loving Father to forgive me through his Son, Jesus Christ, who bore my sins upon the Cross, so that through faith and Baptism I can receive his righteousness.

I ask God our loving Father to forgive me through his Son, Jesus Christ, who bore my sins upon the Cross, so that through faith and Baptism I can receive his righteousness. The post E190 Q197 On what basis do you ask forgiveness? appeared first on Amateur Anglican.

God's forgiveness is his merciful pardon of sin and removal of the guilt that results from our disobedience.

God's forgiveness is his merciful pardon of sin and removal of the guilt that results from our disobedience. The post E189 Q196 What is God’s forgiveness? appeared first on Amateur Anglican.

Yes. I, together with all humankind, sin daily against God's Law, in thought, word, and deed, both by what I do and by what I fail to do.

Yes. I, together with all humankind, sin daily against God's Law, in thought, word, and deed, both by what I do and by what I fail to do. The post E188 Q195 Do you sin against God’s Law? appeared first on Amateur Anglican.

A “trespass” is a sin—a thought, word, or deed which offends God's holy character and violates his Law, missing the mark of his will and expectations.

A “trespass” is a sin—a thought, word, or deed which offends God's holy character and violates his Law, missing the mark of his will and expectations. The post E187 Q194 What are trespasses? appeared first on Amateur Anglican.

The fifth petition is “Forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.” The post E186 Q193 What is the fifth petition? appeared first on Amateur Anglican.

The fifth petition is “Forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.”

God gives me daily bread because he is a good and loving Father, who gives good things to all his children, sustains us in life, and desires that we grow daily in his grace. The post E185 Q192 Why does God give you daily bread? appeared first on Amateur Anglican.

God gives me daily bread because he is a good and loving Father, who gives good things to all his children, sustains us in life, and desires that we grow daily in his grace.

God calls me to trust him for the needs of each day, to be concerned for the needs of others, to be content with what I have, and to grow in gratitude for his provision. The post E184 Q191 Why should you pray for daily bread? appeared first on Amateur Anglican.