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The
Rev'd Dr. Robert Himes, S.B.R.
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The Rev'd Mark Woolsey
Deacon
In light of recent events in the Episcopal Church USA (ECUSA), please read the REC's official statement concerning Christian Sexual Ethics and the latest ECUSA General Convention.
Reformed Episcopal Church
Mission Statement
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Sweet, Pleasant, and Unspeakable Comfort
by Mark Woolsey
There is a promise given in the Thirty-nine Articles that is of great moment,
and yet it is routinely ignored, eviscerated, or denied.
It may be surprising to refer to any section of the articles as a promise
since they are normally used (when used at all) to define the theological
boundaries of the Anglican Church.
They contain declarations, anathemas, definitions, fine distinctions, and
warnings, but scattered throughout are also promises.
This promise is stated as an assertion – it is simply presumed to be true
– and when it is understood, it sheds new light on a
controversial article.
This promise is
… the godly consideration of Predestination, and our Election in Christ, is full
of sweet, pleasant, and unspeakable comfort to godly persons, … as well because
it doth greatly establish and confirm their faith of eternal Salvation to be
enjoyed through Christ, as because it doth fervently kindle their love towards
God
Predestination as presented in article 17 is calculated, not capricious;
soteriological, not philosophical; essential, not peripheral; sweet, not sour;
pleasant, not repulsive; and comforting, not disturbing.
The first question that must be asked, then, if predestination is all of
these things, and is so desirable, then what exactly is it?
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