To Be a Christian: The Anglican Catechism in a Year

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Day 4. What is the way of death? (2026) Jan 04, 2026

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Today is day 4 and we are continuing the section on Salvation with question 4.

4. What is the way of death?

The way of death is a life without God’s love and Holy Spirit, a life controlled by things that cannot bring me eternal joy, leading only to darkness, misery, and eternal condemnation. (Genesis 2:16–17; Deuteronomy 28:15–19; Proverbs 14:12; John 8:34; Romans 1:24–25)

Our daily collect comes from the Saturday of Easter Week found on page 611 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.

Day 3. How does sin affect you? (2026) Jan 03, 2026

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Today is day 3. We are continuing through the section on Salvation with question 3.

3. How does sin affect you?

Sin alienates me from God, my neighbor, God’s good creation, and myself. Apart from Christ, I am hopeless, guilty, lost, helpless, and walking in the way of death. (Genesis 3:14–19; Psalm 38; Isaiah 53:6; 59:1–2; Romans 6:20–23)Our daily collect comes from Proper 14 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.

Day 2. What is the Gospel? (2026) Jan 02, 2026

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Today is day 2 and we are continuing the section on Salvation.

2. What is the Gospel?

The Gospel is the good news that God loves the world and offers salvation from sin through his Son, Jesus Christ. (Psalm 103:1–13; Isaiah 53:4–5; John 3:16–17; 1 Corinthians 15:1–5)

Our daily prayer comes from the introduction to the Solemn Collects in the Good Friday liturgy on page 566 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.

Day 1. What is the human condition? (2026) Jan 01, 2026

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Today is day 1 and we are beginning the section on Salvation.

1. What is the human condition?

Though created good and made for fellowship with our Creator, humanity has been cut off from God by self-centered rebellion against him, leading to lawless living, guilt, shame, death, and the fear of judgment. This is the state of sin. (Genesis 3:1–13; Psalm 14:1–3; Matthew 15:10–20; Romans 1:18–23; 3:9–23)

Our daily collect is the Ash Wednesday Collect 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.

BONUS: Concerning Scripture Readings (2026) Jan 01, 2026

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In today's bonus podcast we are reading about the reasons the appointed scripture readings are chosen.

Day 1 BONUS: Part 1 - Beginning with Christ (2026) Jan 01, 2026

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Today is day 1 of To Be a Christian: The Anglican Catechism in a Year. This is a special bonus and we are reading Part 1: Beginning with Christ.

BONUS: Introduction to To Be a Christian (2026) Jan 01, 2026

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In today's bonus podcast, we are reading J.I. Packer's introduction to the catechism.

BONUS: Why an Anglican Catechism? (2026) Jan 01, 2026

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In this bonus episode of To Be a Christian: The Anglican Catechism in a Year, we are reading the preface which explores the sources of Anglican doctrine and the need for catechesis in our lives today.

Day 365. Question 368. What marks a life of sanctification? (2025) Dec 31, 2025

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Today is day 365 and we are studying the section on Justification and Sanctification: Living in Forgiveness and Healing.

368. What marks a life of sanctification?

God calls me to a life marked by gratitude and joy. In gratitude for God’s grace in Jesus, I die daily to the desires of my fallen nature. In the joy of knowing that I will become like Jesus, I live each day in service to him. (Luke 9:23–26; Romans 5:1–5; 2 Corinthians 4:5–18; 1 Thessalonians 1:6–10; Titus 2:11–14)

We will conclude today by praying The Collect for Transfiguration Sunday found on page 604 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019) and a Prayer for the Increase in the Love of God found on page 114 of To Be a Christian.

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.

Day 364. Question 367. For what does sanctification prepare you? (2025) Dec 30, 2025

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Today is day 364 and we are studying the section on Justification and Sanctification: Living in Forgiveness and Healing.

367. For what does sanctification prepare you?

Sanctification enables me to serve and bear witness to Christ in this life, and prepares me for the glory of God in the world to come. There I will be completely freed from sin and conformed to the likeness of my Lord, whom I will see face-to-face. (Matthew 5:16; 1 Corinthians 13:9–13; 2 Corinthians 3:17–18; 1 John 3:1–3)

We will conclude today by praying Prayer 72.For Knowing and Loving God found on page 668 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.

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