Today on November 1, Christians the world over celebrate the Feast of All Saints, a day for us to reflect on the life and witness of those who have departed this mortal life. The celebration is also know as All Hallows Day, which is preceded by All Hallows Eve (October 31), a day that, over … Continue reading The Feast Day of All Saints
“Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight… looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith.” — Hebrews 12:1-2 (ESV) For many, October 31st brings the excitement of Halloween—a night of costumes, candy, and community festivities. Growing up Baptist, Halloween was a … Continue reading Embracing the Communion of Saints: Reflecting on All Saints Day
On the Church calendar, October 28th is the feast day of St. Simon and St. Jude the Apostles. Simon is listed among the original twelve Apostles in all four gospel accounts, and is also known as Simon the Zealot. He is believed to have been part of an extremely nationalistic anti-Roman sect bearing the name … Continue reading The Feast Day of St. Simon and St. Jude
Today we celebrate the feast day of St. James of Jerusalem, the brother (or cousin) of our Lord Jesus. The gospels record that he did not initially approved of the ministry of Jesus, nor did he believe in him as Messiah (see Mark 3:20-21). Later in life, however, James became a fervent believer and went … Continue reading The Feast Day of St. James of Jerusalem
Today the Church celebrates the Feast Day of St. Luke the Evangelist, the author of the gospel bearing his name and the book of Acts. Luke is known as a physician , but also a missionary who traveled with the Apostle Paul on his missionary journeys. As we honor the legacy of St. Luke today, … Continue reading The Feast Day of St. Luke the Evangelist
In my previous article, I discussed the historical draw of the Anglican tradition. As a tradition that stands firmly in both the Catholic and Protestant traditions, Anglicanism provides a middle way between the two. If you have had any exposure to both of these Christian traditions, you’d know that there a few doctrinal differences between … Continue reading Why Anglicanism? (Part Two)
In our recent RFTG Ministry Update I shared that my family has made the decision to join the Anglican Church in North America (ACNA), which is part of the global Anglican tradition. This may prompt questions from some who may wonder why I would leave the Baptist tradition considering it was the tradition in which … Continue reading Why Anglicanism? (Part One)
Dear readers, As you may have noticed, we have not posted any new content in the past few months. We have had several comments on that subject, and I would like to address that here. As the founder and editor of Reading For The Glory, the majority of the content that we have produced over … Continue reading RFTG Ministry Update
This year was a great year for books! There were many excellent books released in 2023 that prove helpful for followers of Jesus to think biblically. RFTG is only able to review and recommend a tiny fraction of the many books that were released this year. However, we thought it would be helpful to release … Continue reading RFTG Best Books of 2023
Attending a Baptist seminary, I became familiar with Leon McBeth’s book A Baptist Heritage. The 800+ page text teaches one about Baptist history while sharing insights about other denominations. Sure, it has its flaws, but no book is perfect. Despite its imperfections, it would be great if each Christian denomination had texts summarizing its history, like A … Continue reading The Heritage of Anglican Theology
All throughout church history, followers of Jesus have held fast to the belief that the Bible is the word of God. There are skeptics today who seriously doubt this claim, however, it has been an essential doctrine of the church down through the ages. Modern day Christians stand on the shoulders of those who have … Continue reading Studying the Bible Through Church History
Creeds, confessions, and catechisms have a wonderfully rich tradition in the history of the Christian Church. Down through the centuries Christians have crafted statements of faith for the purpose of encouragement, mutual edification, and practical instruction. The new book Creeds, Confessions, and Catechisms: A Reader’s Edition (Crossway, 2022), edited by Chad Van Dixhoorn, is a … Continue reading Cherish the Richness of Creeds, Confessions, and Catechisms
