To Be a Christian: The Anglican Catechism in a Year

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Day 323. Why did God ordain marriage? (2025) Nov 19, 2025

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Today is day 323 and we are studying The Seventh Commandment.

322. What is marriage?

God ordained marriage for the procreation of children to be brought up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord; for a remedy against sin and to avoid sexual immorality; for mutual friendship, help, and comfort, both in prosperity and in adversity; and for the benefit of family, church, and society. (Genesis 1:28; 2:18; Deuteronomy 6:4–9; 24:5; Psalm 127:3–5; Proverbs 31:10–12; 1 Corinthians 7:2–5; “Holy Matrimony,” Book of Common Prayer 2019)

We will conclude today by praying a Prayer Adapted from Holy Matrimony found on page 201 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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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 322. What is marriage? (2025) Nov 18, 2025

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Today is day 322 and we are studying The Seventh Commandment.

322. What is marriage?

Marriage is the exclusive, lifelong, covenantal union of love between one man and one woman, and a reflection of the faithful love that unites God and his people. Marriage is therefore holy and should “be held in honor among all.” (Hebrews 13:4; see also Genesis 2:18–24; Matthew 19:4–6; Ephesians 5:21–33; see questions 146–48)

We will conclude today by praying Prayer 69.For a Marriage or Anniversary found on page 667 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 321. How do you benefit from chastity? (2025) Nov 17, 2025

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Today is day 321 and we are studying The Seventh Commandment.

321. How do you benefit from chastity?

Chastity establishes wise and godly boundaries that enable me to give freely of myself in friendship, avoid difficulty in marriage, and experience the freedom of integrity before God. (Genesis 39:19–23; Proverbs 11:5–6; Matthew 5:8; 1 Corinthians 7:25–40)

We will conclude today by praying the Nun Stanza of Psalm 119 which is verses 105-112 found on page 435 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 320. What does it mean for you to be chaste? (2025) Nov 16, 2025

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Today is day 320 and we are studying The Seventh Commandment.

320. What does it mean for you to be chaste?

Whether I am married or single, it means I will love and honor others as image bearers of God, not as objects of lust and sexual gratification, and I will refrain from all sexual acts outside of marriage. (Genesis 39:6b–12; Proverbs 6:25–28; Matthew 5:29–30; Philippians 4:8; 1 Thessalonians 4:3–7)

We will conclude today by praying the Collect for the Sixth Sunday of Epiphany found on page 603 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 319. What did Jesus teach about adultery? (2025) Nov 15, 2025

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Today is day 319 and we are studying The Seventh Commandment.

319. What did Jesus teach about adultery?

Jesus taught that even to look at another person with lust violates this commandment. Adultery begins with a lustful heart, but the Lord calls us to be chaste. (Matthew 5:27–28)

We will conclude today by praying Proper 1 found on page 615 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 318. What is adultery? (2025) Nov 14, 2025

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Today is day 318 and we are studying The Seventh Commandment.

318. What is adultery?

Adultery is any sexual intimacy between persons not married to each other, at least one of whom is married to another. (Leviticus 20:10; Romans 7:2–3)

We will conclude today by praying the Mem stanza of Psalm 119 which is verses 97-104 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 317. What is the seventh commandment? (2025) Nov 13, 2025

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Today is day 317 and we are studying The Seventh Commandment.

317. What is the seventh commandment?

The seventh commandment is “You shall not commit adultery.” (Exodus 20:14; Deuteronomy 5:18; see also Proverbs 6:32; Hebrews 13:4)

We will conclude today by praying the Decalogue found on page 100 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 316. How else can you obey this commandment? (2025) Nov 12, 2025

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Today is day 316 and we are studying The Sixth Commandment.

316. How else can you obey this commandment?

As a witness to the Gospel and a follower of Christ, I can also keep this commandment by forgiving those who wrong me, patiently refraining from ungodly anger and hateful words; defending the unborn, vulnerable, and oppressed; rescuing those who harm themselves; and seeking the well-being of all. (Psalm 37:5–11;

Zechariah 7:8–14; Matthew 5:38–48; Ephesians 4:25–5:2; James 1:27)

We will conclude today by praying Proper 14 found on page 618 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Day 315. How did Christ cause life to flourish? (2025) Nov 11, 2025

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Today is day 315 and we are studying The Sixth Commandment.

315. How did Christ cause life to flourish?

Jesus sought the well-being of all who came to him: he healed the sick, fed the hungry, cast out demons, raised the dead, preached good news, forgave his enemies, and offered his life to redeem ours. (Isaiah 53:4–5; Matthew 4:13–17; Luke 4:17–21; 7:20–22; 23:32–34; Acts 10:34–42)

We will conclude today by praying Proper 24 found on page 621 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019).

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Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS.

Day 314. How should Christians understand the value of life? (2025) Nov 10, 2025

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Today is day 314 and we are studying The Sixth Commandment.

314. How should Christians understand the value of life?

There are circumstances in which justice, the protection of the weak and defenseless, and the preservation of life may require acts of violence. It is the particular task of government to uphold these principles in society. However, our Lord calls us to show mercy and to return evil with good. (Numbers 35:9–34; Matthew 5:43–45; Romans 12:17–21; 13:1–4; Articles of Religion 37)

We will conclude today by praying the Lamedh Stanza of Psalm 119 which is verses 89-96 found on page 433 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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