Grace Anglican Formation

Joshua: The Sin of Achan (Joshua 7:1-21)

Grace Anglican Church — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:30:00 +0000

The Rev. Nick Lannon continues his class on Joshua with the story of the defeat at Ai. Achan has stolen some of the devoted things from Jericho, and Israel pays the price. Then, Achan's sin is brought to light by God.

Numbers: A Census of the Levites (Numbers 3:5-51)

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 11:10:00 +0000

Michael Neal continues his class on the book of Numbers with a look at the bulk of chapter 3. The tribe of Levi is detailed, along with a discussion of how the Levites stand in the place of the firstborn sons of Israel.

Joshua: More Conquest Morality and Jericho is Cursed (Joshua 6:21-27)

Grace Anglican Church — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:30:00 +0000

The Rev. Nick Lannon wraps up his long discursus on the morality of the conquest of Canaan before turning his attention to the final verses of chapter 6: Jericho is cursed and is never to be rebuilt.

Numbers: Nadab and Abihu? (Numbers 3:4)

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 11:10:00 +0000

Michael Neal continues his class on Numbers with a discussion about Nadab and Abihu's mention in verse 4 of chapter 3. Why does Moses mention them and is there any Good News to be had by their inclusion?

Joshua: The Morality of Conquest (Joshua 6:21)

Grace Anglican Church — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:30:00 +0000

The Rev. Nick Lannon continues his class on Joshua with a discussion of the moral and ethical implications of the biblical texts describing the conquest of Canaan.

Numbers: The Generations of Aaron (Numbers 3:1-4)

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 11:10:00 +0000

Michael Neal continues his class on Numbers with a close look at the beginning of chapter 3. The generations of Aaron are listed, connecting this people, as a new creation, to the original creation in Genesis.

Joshua: Jericho Falls (Joshua 6:1-21)

Grace Anglican Church — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:30:00 +0000

The Rev. Nick Lannon continues his class on Joshua. In chapter 6, the people are given instructions to defeat Jericho and faithfully carry them out. God keeps his promise, delivering Jericho into their hands.

Numbers: The Camp is Arranged (Numbers 2:1-34)

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 22 Mar 2026 11:10:00 +0000

Michael Neal continues his class on Numbers with a look at chapter 2. God lays out the camp of Israel around the tabernacle.

Joshua: The First Passover in the Land (Joshua 5:10-15)

Grace Anglican Church — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:30:00 +0000

The Rev. Nick Lannon continues his class on Joshua. The people of Israel celebrate their first Passover in the land (5:10-12) and Joshua has an interaction with the commander of the Lord's army (5:13-15).

Numbers: The Levites Set Aside (Numbers 1:47-54)

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 11:10:00 +0000

Michael Neal continues his class on the book of Numbers. At the end of chapter one, the Levites—the priestly helpers—are set aside for their particular ministry.

Joshua: A Second Circumcision (Joshua 5:1-9)

Grace Anglican Church — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:30:00 +0000

The Rev. Nick Lannon continues his class on Joshua. At the beginning of chapter 5, just after crossing the Jordan River, the nation is circumcised.

Joshua: Memorial Stones from the River (Joshua 4:1-24)

Grace Anglican Church — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 18:30:00 +0000

The Rev. Nick Lannon continues his class on Joshua. In chapter 4, Israel finishes crossing the Jordan and is commanded to take stones out of the river to make a memorial. They are to remember all that God has accomplished for them.

Numbers: The Twelve Tribes (Numbers 1:1-46)

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 01 Mar 2026 11:10:00 +0000

Michael Neal continues his class on the book of Numbers with a look at most of the first chapter. God cares deeply for his people and the tribes into which they're organized.

Joshua: Israel Crosses the Jordan (Joshua 3:1-17)

Grace Anglican Church — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 18:30:00 +0000

The Rev. Nick Lannon continues his class on Joshua. In chapter 3, the priests put their feet in the Jordan River, the water draws back into a heap, and the people cross into Canaan.

Numbers: Making Sense of the Census (Intro Part 4)

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 22 Feb 2026 11:10:00 +0000

Michael Neal continues his class on Numbers with a detailed look at the census data at the beginning of the book. Just how many Israelites came out of Egypt and began to wander in the wilderness? He evaluates both the "small Israel" and "large Israel" views.

Numbers: Deserts and Gardens (Intro Part 3)

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 15 Feb 2026 11:10:00 +0000

Michael Neal continues his study of Numbers with a look at a number of biblical "echoes" surrounding the themes of garden and desert, especially prevalent as Israel wanders in the wilderness.

Joshua: A Red Cord of Hope (Joshua 2:15-3:4)

Grace Anglican Church — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 18:30:00 +0000

The Rev. Nick Lannon continues his class on Joshua. The spies escape from Jericho with Rahab's help and make their report to Joshua (v15-24), in light of which the people begin preparations to cross the Jordan River (3:1-4).

2026 Budget Presentation

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 08 Feb 2026 11:10:00 +0000

At the 2026 Budget Presentation meeting, Pastor Nick gave a rector’s perspective of the budget for 2026, Treasurer John Fidler gave his report, and the two of them answered parishioner questions.

Joshua: Rahab Hides the Spies (Joshua 2:1-14)

Grace Anglican Church — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 18:30:00 +0000

The Rev. Nick Lannon continues his class on Joshua. Spies are sent to Jericho and go to Rahab's house (2:1-2). The King of Jericho demands that Rahab produce the spies and she lies in response (2:3-7). Finally, Rahab confesses her faith in Yahweh and asks the spies to spare her family (2:8-14).

Numbers: Shepherded Out of Egypt (Intro Part 2)

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 01 Feb 2026 11:10:00 +0000

Michael Neal continues his class on Numbers with a discussion of wilderness as a state of being and Egypt as a metaphorical death with Pharoah as its dragon king from whom Yahweh will rescue his people.

Joshua: Spies Sent to Jericho (Joshua 1:8-2:2)

Grace Anglican Church — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 18:30:00 +0000

The Rev. Nick Lannon continues his class on Joshua. God commands Joshua to be obedient (1:8-9), after which Joshua officially takes command of the army (1:10-15). Then, the people pledge their faithfulness to their new leader (1:16-18) before Joshua takes his first step as leader: sending two spies in to Jericho (2:1-2).

Joshua: A Leadership Change (Intro and Joshua 1:1-7)

Grace Anglican Church — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 18:30:00 +0000

The Rev. Nick Lannon begins his study of the book of Joshua with an introduction to the book as a whole before turning to the first verses of chapter 1, in which God commissions Joshua to take over from Moses, promises to be with him always, and encourages him to "be strong and courageous."

Numbers: A Story in Three Parts (Intro Part 1)

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 18 Jan 2026 11:15:00 +0000

Michael Neal begins his study of the book of Numbers with a look at the structure of the book. Following the plan of the Bible as a whole, Numbers tells its story in three movements: creation, fall, and redemption.

A Biblical Worldview (Part 7): Answering Questions (2025)

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 07 Dec 2025 11:10:00 +0000

The Rev. Nick Lannon answers questions turned in during the 2025 edition of his class on the biblical worldview. This year, there are questions about Peter Thiel's orthodoxy, the interpretation and history of prophecy, and more.

The Psalms (Part 13): Praying the Psalms

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 30 Nov 2025 11:10:00 +0000

The Rev. Jacob Davis wraps up his study of the Book of Psalms with a discussion of how to use them in prayer. He examines Lectio Divina and breathing prayer as ways to incorporate the psalms into your daily fellowship with God.

The Psalms (Part 12): The Messianic Psalms

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 23 Nov 2025 11:10:00 +0000

The Rev. Jacob Davis continues his class on the psalms with a look at the Messianic Psalms, those psalms which are explicitly referenced by Jesus or the apostles as pointing forward and referring to Christ.

Acts: Shipwreck and Ministry in Rome (Acts 27:13-28:31)

Grace Anglican Church — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 18:30:00 +0000

The Rev. Nick Lannon wraps up his study of Acts. Paul and his companions weather a storm at sea (26:13-26) before being shipwrecked on Malta (27:27-44). They are welcomed by the residents of Malta, Paul survives a snakebite, and heals the sick (28:1-10). Finally, Paul travels makes it to Rome (28:11-14) before the book ends, with the apostle preaching and teaching the Good News of Jesus Christ with boldness (28:15-31).

The Psalms (Part 11): The Royal Psalms

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 16 Nov 2025 11:10:00 +0000

The Rev. Jacob Davis continues his class on the psalms with a look that the royal (or kingship) psalms...that set of songs that pays homage to the King, and points forward to King Jesus.

Acts: Paul Finally Heads Toward Rome (Acts 26:19-27:12)

Grace Anglican Church — Wed, 12 Nov 2025 18:30:00 +0000

The Rev. Nick Lannon continues teaching in Acts. Paul finishes his speech before Agrippa, presenting the Gospel of Christ to the king (26:19-32), before beginning the long sea voyage to Rome (27:1-12).

The Psalms (Part 10): The Psalms of Ascent

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 09 Nov 2025 11:10:00 +0000

The Rev. Jacob Davis continues his class on the Psalms with a look at the psalms of ascent, traditionally sung by Jews as they traveled to Jerusalem for feasts.

The Psalms (Part 9): Psalms in the Anglican Tradition

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 02 Nov 2025 11:10:00 +0000

The Rev. Jacob Davis continues his class on the Psalms with a look at how Anglicanism has incorporated the psalms into worship. He covers the Coverdale Psalter, sung and chanted psalmody, and more.

Acts: Paul Testifies to Agrippa (Acts 25:13-26:18)

Grace Anglican Church — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 18:30:00 +0000

The Rev. Nick Lannon continues his study of Acts. Festus brings King Agrippa up to speed on Paul's situation (25:13-22) before convening a kind of tribunal with the leading men of the city (25:23-27). Paul then gives his testimony, both of his pre-conversion life (26:1-11) and of his meeting Jesus on the road to Damascus (26:12-18).

The Psalms (Part 8): The Penitential Psalms

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 19 Oct 2025 11:10:00 +0000

The Rev. Jacob Davis continues his class on the psalms with a look at the penitential psalms: those songs in which we confess our sins and throw ourselves on the mercy and grace of our Lord.

Acts: Paul Before Felix and Festus (Acts 24:17-25:12)

Grace Anglican Church — Wed, 15 Oct 2025 18:30:00 +0000

The Rev. Nick Lannon continues his study of Acts. Paul continues to defend himself before Felix (24:17-23) before preaching the Gospel to the governor and his wife (24:24-27). Then a new governor is appointed, Festus, and Paul has to defend himself again (25:1-9). Finally, out of other options, Paul appeals to Caesar himself (25:10-12).

2025 Annual Meeting

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 12 Oct 2025 11:10:00 +0000

On October 12, 2025, Grace Church held it's seventh annual meeting. Pastor Nick have a state-of-the-parish address, Mark Compton gave a Senior Warden's report, John Fidler gave a Treasurer's report, and two new vestry members were elected.

Acts: A Plot to Kill Paul (Acts 23:11-24:16)

Grace Anglican Church — Wed, 08 Oct 2025 18:30:00 +0000

The Rev. Nick Lannon continues his study of Acts. After being encouraged by Christ (23:11), Paul discovers that there is a plot afoot to kill him (23:12-22). Then, he's sent to Felix, the governor (23:23-35) where he is accused (24:1-9) and begins to make his defense (24:10-16).

Friends of Gahini Presentation 2025

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 05 Oct 2025 11:10:00 +0000

Ben and Cherie Weber, our mission partners in Rwanda through Friends of Gahini, share about their work and ministry in Africa.

Acts: Paul Defends Himself Again (Acts 22:17-23:10)

Grace Anglican Church — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 18:30:00 +0000

The Rev. Nick Lannon continues his study of Acts. Paul continues to share his conversion story with the Jewish mob (22:17-23), before narrowly avoiding torture at the hands of the Romans (22:24-29). Then, he speaks to the Jewish leaders, causing another uproar (22:30-23:10).

The Psalms (Part 7): The Trust Psalms

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 28 Sep 2025 11:10:00 +0000

The Rev. Jacob Davis continues his class on the psalms with a look at those psalms which express our trust in God, even in times of distress or struggle.

Acts: Paul is Arrested at the Temple (Acts 21:27-22:16)

Grace Anglican Church — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 18:30:00 +0000

The Rev. Nick Lannon continues his study of Acts. Paul is arrested and beaten in the temple (21:27-36), but asks a Roman tribune for the opportunity to speak to the angry mob (21:37-40). He then begins his speech by identifying with the crowd and sharing his conversion story (22:1-16).

The Psalms (Part 6): The Praise Psalms

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 21 Sep 2025 11:10:00 +0000

Continuing his class on the Psalms, the Rev. Jacob Davis looks at the largest category of psalms: the praise psalms. He discusses the form of these psalms and their overall logic as they seek to worship Almighty God.

Acts: Paul Arrives in Jerusalem (Acts 21:7-25)

Grace Anglican Church — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 18:30:00 +0000

Continuing his study of Acts, the Rev. Nick Lannon looks at most of chapter 21. Paul is urged not to go to Jerusalem, but is determined (v 7-16). Upon his arrival, he tells the church there about his Gentile mission (v 17-20) before James asks him to participate in a Jewish ceremony in order to prove that he does not forsake the law of Moses (v 21-25).

The Psalms (Part 5): The Nature Psalms

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 14 Sep 2025 11:00:00 +0000

The Rev. Jacob Davis continues his class on the Psalms with a look at several psalms that glorify God as the creator of all things, and what we can learn from them about our relationship to the rest of his creation.

Acts: Paul Addresses the Ephesian Elders (Acts 20:7-21:6)

Grace Anglican Church — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 18:30:00 +0000

The Rev. Nick Lannon continues his study of the book of Acts. He raises Eutychus from the dead (20:7-12) and addresses the elders from Ephesus (20:13-38). Then, he continues his journey to Jerusalem, stopping briefly in Tyre (21:1-6).

The Psalms (Part 4): The Psalms of Lament

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 07 Sep 2025 11:00:00 +0000

The Rev. Jacob Davis continues his class on the Psalms with a look at the psalms of lament. He looks at the language and shape of lament psalms, giving examples.

2025 Fall Retreat (Part 4): The Fourfold Gospel

Grace Anglican Church — Sat, 06 Sep 2025 13:00:00 +0000

In the final lecture of the 2025 Fall Retreat, the Rev. Dr. Jacob Rodriguez examined some non-canonical Jesus writings and discussed the criteria by which the church decided that the four canonical gospels (no more and no less) were to be treated as scripture.

2025 Fall Retreat (Part 3): The Gospel of John

Grace Anglican Church — Sat, 06 Sep 2025 11:00:00 +0000

In this third lecture of the 2025 Fall Retreat, the Rev. Dr. Jacob Rodriguez discusses the Gospel of John. He talks about John the Apostle and John the elder, examines John's use of the apostolic kerygma, and then looks at John's relationship to the Synoptic Gospels.

2025 Fall Retreat (Part 2): The Synoptic Gospels

Grace Anglican Church — Sat, 06 Sep 2025 09:00:00 +0000

In the second lecture of the 2025 Fall Retreat, the Rev. Dr. Jacob Rodriguez takes a close look at each of the Synoptic Gospels: Matthew, Mark, and Luke. He discusses how the apostolic kerygma (Jesus as Messiah, his substitutionary death, his resurrection, and that it all aligns with the Scriptures) appears in each.

2025 Fall Retreat (Part 1): From Jesus to the Written Gospels

Grace Anglican Church — Fri, 05 Sep 2025 19:00:00 +0000

The Rev. Dr. Jacob Rodriguez kicks off the 2025 Fall Retreat with a lecture on the transmission of Jesus' life through eyewitnesses, the reliability of memory, and the eventual composition of the four gospel texts.

Acts: A Failed Exorcism and a Riot in Ephesus (Acts 19:13-20:6)

Grace Anglican Church — Wed, 03 Sep 2025 18:30:00 +0000

The Rev. Nick Lannon continues his class on the book of Acts with a look at parts of chapters 19 and 20. First, seven Jewish exorcists fail to cast out a demon (19:13-20), before a riot is touched off in the city (19:21-41). Finally, Paul leaves for Macedonia and Greece to encourage the churches there (20:1-6).

The Psalms (Part 3): Structure and Story

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 31 Aug 2025 11:00:00 +0000

The Rev. Jacob Davis continues his class on the Psalms with a look at the structure of the book, how it's broken up into sections, and the story it tells about the God of the Universe.

The Psalms (Part 3): Structure and Story

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 31 Aug 2025 11:00:00 +0000

The Rev. Jacob Davis continues his class on the Psalms with a look at the structure of the book, how it's broken up into sections, and the story it tells about the God of the Universe.

Acts: True Baptism and Miraculous Healings (Acts 19:1-12)

Grace Anglican Church — Wed, 27 Aug 2025 18:30:00 +0000

The Rev. Nick Lannon continues his study of the book of Acts with a look at the first half of chapter 19. Paul meets and baptizes some under-catechized Christians (v 1-7), teaches in the synagogue and then a lecture hall (v 8-10) and then is party to miraculous healings, including by way of his handkerchiefs (v 11-12).

The Psalms (Part 2): What are the Psalms?

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 24 Aug 2025 11:00:00 +0000

The Rev. Jacob Davis continues his class on the Psalms with an overview of the different types of psalms and some of the literary devices they employ.

The Psalms (Part 1): Why Study the Psalms?

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 17 Aug 2025 11:00:00 +0000

In this first class of his study of the Psalms, the Rev. Jacob Davis discusses several reasons for studying this book: it's the largest book of the Bible, it's the Old Testament book most often quoted in the New Testament, and more.

Revelation: Jesus is Coming Soon (Revelation 21:15-22:21)

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 18 May 2025 11:00:00 +0000

The Rev. Dr. Michael Nicholson concludes his study of the book of Revelation. In this last section, John exhorts believers to live faithfully in anticipation of the consummation of all things in the return of Christ.

Acts: Persecution and Ministry in Ephesus (Acts 18:12-28)

Grace Anglican Church — Wed, 14 May 2025 18:00:00 +0000

The Rev. Nick Lannon continues his class on the book of Acts with a look at the end of chapter 18. Paul is brought before a Roman proconsul (v.12-17) before concluding this second missionary journey (v.18-22). As Paul begins a third missionary journey (v.23), Apollos is corrected by Priscilla and Aquila before going on a mission of his own (v.23-28).

Revelation: The New Creation (Revelation 20:7-21:14)

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 11 May 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Continuing his class on Revelation, Dr. Michael Nicholson looks at the end of chapter 20 and the beginning of chapter 21. There, John envisions the unimaginable blessedness & the glory of the presence of God in the New Creation.

Acts: Paul at the Areopagus (Acts 17:24-18:11)

Grace Anglican Church — Wed, 07 May 2025 18:30:00 +0000

The Rev. Nick Lannon continues his class on the book of Acts with a look at the end of chapter 17 and the beginning of chapter 18. Paul makes his case to the council in Athens (17:24-34) before moving on to Corinth, meeting Priscilla and Aquila (18:1-3), and ministering in the synagogue there (18:4-11).

Revelation: More Millennial Views (Revelation 20:1-6)

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 04 May 2025 11:00:00 +0000

The Rev. Dr. Michael Nicholson continues his class on the book of Revelation with a further look into the various millennial views. Considered this week: Dispensational Premillennialism, Postmillennialism, and New Creation Millennialism.

Acts: Thessalonica and Berea (Acts 17:1-23)

Grace Anglican Church — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 18:30:00 +0000

The Rev. Nick Lannon continues his class on Acts with a look at the first part of chapter 17. Paul, Silas, and Timothy minister and are persecuted in Thessalonica (v. 1-9) and experience great success in Berea (v. 10-15), before Paul is chased off to Athens where he begins to preach and teach (v. 16-23).

Revelation: The Last Judgment (Revelation 20:1-6)

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 27 Apr 2025 11:00:00 +0000

The Rev. Dr. Michael Nicholson continues his class on the book of Revelation with a look at the first six verses of chapter 20, as well as the beginnings of a discussion of the common views of the millennium.

Acts: Ministry in Philippi (Acts 16:14-40)

Grace Anglican Church — Wed, 23 Apr 2025 18:30:00 +0000

The Rev. Nick Lannon continues his class on the book of Acts with a look at the second half of chapter 16. After a wealthy woman named Lydia is converted (v. 14-15), Paul heals a demon-possessed slave girl (v. 16-18), resulting in his being thrown into prison (v. 19-24). An earthquake frees the prisoners, who convert a Philippian jailer and then baptize his household before being freed (v. 25-40).

Acts: Beginning a Second Journey (Acts 15:30-16:13)

Grace Anglican Church — Wed, 09 Apr 2025 18:30:00 +0000

The Rev. Nick Lannon continues his study of the book of Acts with a look at the beginning of Paul's second missionary journey. The delegates to the Jerusalem council report to Antioch (15:30-35) before Paul and Barnabas go their separate ways (15:36-41). Then, Timothy joins the group (16:1-5) and they are told by God to go to Macedonia (16:6-10). Coming to Philippi, the missionaries come upon a group of Jewish widows at the riverside (16:11-13).

Revelation: The Defeat of Antichrist (Revelation 19:1-21)

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 06 Apr 2025 11:00:00 +0000

The Rev. Dr. Michael Nicholson continues his class on the book of Revelation with a study of chapter 19. Here, an Hallelujah chorus goes up as Satan meets his doom and Jesus rides in on a white horse to vanquish the antichrist.

Acts: The Jerusalem Council (Acts 15:1-29)

Grace Anglican Church — Wed, 02 Apr 2025 18:30:00 +0000

The Rev. Nick Lannon continues his study of the book of Acts with a look at chapter 15. A conflict arises in Antioch about circumcision (v. 1-3), Peter and Paul make the Gospel case to the gathered church in Jerusalem (v. 4-12), and James weighs the biblical evidence and renders a verdict (v. 13-21). Finally, the church in Jerusalem writes a letter to the churches of Galatia explaining their decision: Gentiles do not have to follow the law of Moses to be saved (v. 22-29).

Revelation: The Fall of Babylon (Revelation 18:1-24)

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 30 Mar 2025 11:00:00 +0000

The Rev. Dr. Michael Nicholson continues his class on the book of Revelation with a look at chapter 18. John’s vision of Babylon's fall expresses the final fulfillment of the Old Testament prophecies. The vision depicts not the literal destruction of an actual future city, but rather the final judgement and destruction of the world of self-love and worldly pursuits.

Acts: Ministry in Iconium and Lystra (Acts 14:1-28)

Grace Anglican Church — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 18:30:00 +0000

The Rev. Nick Lannon continues his study of Acts with a look at chapter 14. Paul and Barnabas preach in Iconium (v.1-7), heal a lame man in Lystra (v.8-10), and correct some pagans who seek to worship them as gods (v.11-18). The crowds are eventually persuaded to stone Paul (v.19), but Paul picks himself up, returns to the churches he's planted, and ends his first missionary journey back in Antioch (v.20-28).

Revelation: The Woman on the Beast (Revelation 17:1-18)

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 23 Mar 2025 11:00:00 +0000

The Rev. Dr. Michael Nicholson continues his class on Revelation with a look at chapter 17. Here, God judges and destroys “Babylon the Great” for leading the nations into idolatry and for persecuting and murdering the saints.

Acts: Paul in Pisidian Antioch (Acts 13:13-52)

Grace Anglican Church — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 18:30:00 +0000

The Rev. Nick Lannon continues his class on the book of Acts with a look at the bulk of chapter 13. First, Paul preaches on the Sabbath in the synagogue in Antioch of Pisidia (v.13-43). Then, he preaches again, with almost the entire city turning out to hear him (v.44-49). Finally for this session, Paul and Barnabas are run out of the city by a mob stirred up by Jews jealous for their synagogue (v.50-52).

Revelation: Seven Bowls of Wrath (Revelation 16:1-21)

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 16 Mar 2025 11:00:00 +0000

The Rev. Dr. Michael Nicholson continues his study of the book of Revelation with a look at chapter 16. Once the command to execute judgment is given, the plagues follow in rapid succession.

Acts: Peter and Herod Agrippa (Acts 12:1-13:12)

Grace Anglican Church — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 18:30:00 +0000

The Rev. Nick Lannon continues his Bible study on Acts with a look at chapter 12 and the beginning of chapter 13. Peter is arrested and then freed from prison (12:1-11) and visits a house church in Jerusalem (12:12-17). Then, Herod kills the soldiers who were guarding him before retreating to Caesarea and dying a gruesome death (12:18-25). Finally for this session, Paul interacts with a Jewish magician and a Roman governor on the island of Cyprus (13:1-12).

Revelation: The Song of the Lamb (Revelation 15)

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 09 Mar 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Continuing his Bible study on the book of Revelation, the Rev. Dr. Michael Nicholson investigates, chapter 15, in which God’s righteous judgment and wrath are poured out on the unrepentant world for their idolatry of the beast and their persecution of the saints.

Revelation: The Harvest of the Earth (Revelation 14)

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 02 Mar 2025 11:00:00 +0000

The Rev. Dr. Michael Nicholson continues his study of the book of Revelation in chapter 14. After showing Satan’s harrowing—but final and futile—attempts to usurp God and destroy God’s people, John presents the ultimate blessedness of those who worship God and follow the Lamb and the ultimate destruction of those who worship the beast.

Revelation: Two Beasts (Revelation 13)

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 23 Feb 2025 11:00:00 +0000

The Rev. Dr. Michael Nicholson continues his class on Revelation with a look at chapter 13. Here, John describes two “beasts” who carry out the will of the dragon in opposing God, deceiving the world, and oppressing God’s people.

Acts: Pagan Gentiles Converted (Acts 11:1-30)

Grace Anglican Church — Wed, 19 Feb 2025 18:30:00 +0000

The Rev. Nick Lannon continues his class on the book of Acts with a study of chapter 11. Peter defends the inclusion of Gentiles in the church to the circumcision party in Jerusalem (v. 1-18), a new church erupts in Antioch (v. 19-24), and Paul and Barnabas catechize that new Gentile congregation, finally taking an offering from them back to the brothers in Jerusalem (v. 25-30).

Acts: Good News for the Gentiles (Acts 10:14-48)

Grace Anglican Church — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 18:30:00 +0000

The Rev. Nick Lannon continues his study of the book of Acts with a look at most of chapter 10. Peter visits the home of Cornelius (a Gentile), preaches the Gospel to him, and baptizes him along with his household.

Revelation: The Woman, the Child, and the Dragon (Revelation 12)

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 09 Feb 2025 11:00:00 +0000

The Rev. Dr. Michael Nicholson continues his Bible study on the book of Revelation with a close look at chapter 12, including three major symbolic figures: a woman, a child, and a dragon.

Acts: Aeneas Healed and Tabitha Raised (Acts 9:31-10:13)

Grace Anglican Church — Wed, 05 Feb 2025 18:30:00 +0000

The Rev. Nick Lannon continues his Bible study of the book of Acts with a look at the end of chapter 9 and the beginning of chapter 10. Peter heals Aeneas (9:32-35) and raises Tabitha from the dead (9:36-43). Then, the centurion Cornelius receives a heavenly visitor (10:1-8) and Peter is rocked by a vision (10:9-13).

2025 Budget Meeting

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 02 Feb 2025 11:00:00 +0000

At this parish meeting, the Rev. Nick Lannon (Rector) and John Fidler (Treasurer) present the 2025 budget to the congregation and answer questions from those in attendance.

Acts: The Conversion of Saul (Acts 9:1-30)

Grace Anglican Church — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 18:30:00 +0000

The Rev. Nick Lannon continues his study of the book of Acts with a look at the incident that changed the course of world history: the conversion of Saul of Tarsus and his first acts of Christian ministry (9:1-30).

Revelation: Midterm Review (Revelation 1-11)

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 26 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000

The Rev. Dr. Michael Nicholson summarizes and reviews the first 11 chapters of Revelation.

Acts: A Magician and a Eunuch (Acts 8:18-40)

Grace Anglican Church — Wed, 22 Jan 2025 18:30:00 +0000

The Rev. Nick Lannon continues his study of the book of Acts with a look at the second half of chapter 8. Peter rebukes the magician Simon (8:18-25) and Philip preaches the Gospel to an Ethiopian eunuch (8:26-40).

A Biblical Worldview (Part 7): Answering Questions (2024)

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 08 Dec 2024 11:00:00 +0000

The Rev. Nick Lannon answers questions turned in during the 2024 edition of his class on the biblical worldview. This year, there are questions about non-binary identities in light of Galatians 3:28, women in combat, Paul's opinions vs God's commands, and more.

Revelation: The Final Trumpet Sounds (Revelation 11:15-19)

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 01 Dec 2024 09:30:00 +0000

The Rev. Dr. Michael Nicholson continues his class on the book of Revelation with a look at the end of chapter 11, in which the final trumpet sounds, anticipating God's certain victory, and the coming reward for his righteous children.

Revelation: God's Triumph Announced (Revelation 10:1-11:14)

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 24 Nov 2024 11:00:00 +0000

The Rev. Dr. Michael Nicholson continues his class on the book of Revelation with a discussion of the seventh trumpet and the announcement of God's coming victory.

Acts: The Saints Scattered (Acts 8:1-17)

Grace Anglican Church — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 18:30:00 +0000

The Rev. Nick Lannon continues his study of the book of Acts with a look at the beginning of chapter 8. Saul begins to ravage the church and it scatters (8:1-3) and Philip ministers in Samaria and meets a magician named Simon (8:4-17).

Revelation: The Last Trumpets (Revelation 9:13-21)

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 17 Nov 2024 11:30:00 +0000

The Rev. Dr. Michael Nicholson continues his class on John's Revelation with a discussion of the end of chapter 9 and the blowing of the last trumpets during the judgment of the world.

Revelation: The Seven Trumpets (Revelation 8:2-9:12)

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 03 Nov 2024 11:00:00 +0000

The Rev. Dr. Michael Nicholson continues his class on John's Revelation with a look at the blowing of the seven trumpets.

Acts: Stephen is Stoned (Acts 7:42-60)

Grace Anglican Church — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 18:30:00 +0000

The Rev. Nick Lannon continues his class on the book of Acts with a look at the end of Stephen's speech (7:42-53) and his subsequent stoning by the enraged crowd (7:53-60).

Revelation: The Seven Seals (Revelation 6:1-8:1)

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 27 Oct 2024 11:00:00 +0000

The Rev. Dr. Michael Nicholson continues his class on John's Revelation with a look at the opening of the seven seals on the scroll in God's throne room.

Acts: Stephen is Arrested (6:8-7:41)

Grace Anglican Church — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 18:30:00 +0000

The Rev. Nick Lannon continues his Bible study on the book of Acts with a look at Stephen's confrontation and arrest (6:8-7:1) and the first half of his impassioned speech (7:2-41).

2024 Annual Meeting

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 20 Oct 2024 11:00:00 +0000

At the 2024 Annual Meeting, the Rev. Nick Lannon gave his "state of the parish" address, John Sweeney gave a Senior Warden's report, and John Fidler shared a Treasurer's report. Finally, Rob Gregor and Mitchell Holley were elected to the vestry.

Acts: A Complaint Arises (Acts 5:33-6:7)

Grace Anglican Church — Wed, 16 Oct 2024 18:30:00 +0000

The Rev. Nick Lannon continues his study of the Book of Acts. In this session, he looks at the Sanhedrin's reaction to Peter's testimony (5:33-42), and a complaint that arises about the daily distribution, which leads to the calling of the first deacons (6:1-7).

Revelation (Part 6): The Lamb and the Scroll

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 13 Oct 2024 11:00:00 +0000

The Rev. Dr. Michael Nicholson continues his class on Revelation with a look at chapter 5, a discussion of the Trinity, and an exploration of the terms, symbols, and concepts of John's continued description of the heavenly throne room.

Acts: Apostles Before the Council (Acts 5:12-32)

Grace Anglican Church — Wed, 09 Oct 2024 18:30:00 +0000

The Rev. Nick Lannon continues his study of Acts with a look at the signs and wonders being done in the early church (Acts 5:12-16) and the arrest, freeing, and interrogation of the apostles (Acts 5:17-32).

Revelation (Part 5): The Throne Room of Heaven

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 06 Oct 2024 11:00:00 +0000

The Rev. Dr. Michael Nicholson continues his class on the book of Revelation with a look at chapter 4 and John's vision of the heavenly throne room.

Acts: Generosity and False Witness (Acts 4:32 - 5:11)

Grace Anglican Church — Wed, 02 Oct 2024 18:30:00 +0000

The Rev. Nick Lannon continues his study of the Book of Acts with a look at the end of chapter 4 (a radically generous community taking care of any who have needs) and the beginning of chapter 5 (the false witness and judgment of Ananias and Sapphira).

Acts: The Disciples Questioned (Acts 4:1-31)

Grace Anglican Church — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 18:30:00 +0000

In this section of his study of the book of Acts, the Rev. Nick Lannon discusses Peter and John before the Council (4:1-22) and the believers' prayer for boldness (4:23-31).

Revelation (Part 4): Letters to Seven Churches

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 22 Sep 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Continuing his class on Revelation, Dr. Michael Nicholson examines Jesus' letters to the seven churches in chapters 2 and 3. Each letter includes an identification of Christ, praise, reproach, instruction, warning, exhortation, and promise.

Biblical Personhood (Part 4): The World Given Back

Grace Anglican Church — Sat, 21 Sep 2024 13:00:00 +0000

The Rev. Dr. Jady Koch closes the 2024 Fall Retreat with a discussion of what it means not only to be human, but to be a disciple of Christ.

Biblical Personhood (Part 3): Herstory

Grace Anglican Church — Sat, 21 Sep 2024 11:00:00 +0000

In this third session of the 2024 Fall Retreat, Liza Koch takes an in-depth look at biblical womanhood.

Biblical Personhood (Part 2): Manhood Unmade

Grace Anglican Church — Sat, 21 Sep 2024 09:00:00 +0000

In the second session of the 2024 Fall Retreat, the Rev. Dr. Jady Koch looks at what it means to be a man. Specifically, he looks at God's commands to men under the assumption that we are commanded to things which reveal our weaknesses.

Biblical Personhood (Part 1): Relational Beings

Grace Anglican Church — Fri, 20 Sep 2024 19:00:00 +0000

The Rev. Dr. Jady Koch begins the 2024 Fall Retreat with a look at what it means to be a person created in the image of God. He elucidates four characteristics: we are contingent, faithful, worshipful, and sacrificial.

Acts: A Lame Man Healed (Acts 3)

Grace Anglican Church — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 18:30:00 +0000

The Rev. Nick Lannon continues his study of the book of Acts with a look at chapter 3: Peter healing a lame man in Jesus' name and the sermon Peter preaches to the crowd that gathers in amazement.

Acts (Part 3): The Church is Born (Acts 2:14-47)

Grace Anglican Church — Wed, 11 Sep 2024 18:30:00 +0000

The Rev. Nick Lannon continues his study of the Acts of the Apostles with a look at the aftermath of Pentecost. Peter preaches the first sermon of the early church and they begin gathering together in praise and fellowship for the first time.

Revelation (Part 3): The Revelation of Jesus Christ

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 08 Sep 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Dr. Michael Nicholson continues his class on Revelation with a look at chapter 1:1-20. In this class, he examines the superscription of the book, John's salutation, and John's description of his commission.

Acts (Part 2): The Spirit Unleashed (2:1-13)

Grace Anglican Church — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 18:30:00 +0000

The Rev. Nick Lannon continues his study of Acts with a look at Acts 2:1-13, the outpouring of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost.

Revelation (Part 2): How to Read Revelation

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 01 Sep 2024 11:00:00 +0000

In this class on the book of Revelation, Dr. Michael Nicholson goes over more background information on the book: author and date, purpose, historical background, symbolism, and more.

Acts (Part 1): Intro and Acts 1

Grace Anglican Church — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 18:30:00 +0000

The Rev. Nick Lannon begins his class on the book of Acts with some introductory material (authorship, dating, outline, and more) and with a close, verse-by-verse, look at chapter 1 (Jesus' final instructions, his ascension, and the choosing of Matthias as an apostle).

Revelation (Part 1): The World of Revelation

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 25 Aug 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Dr. Michael Nicholson begins his class on the book of Revelation with the first of two introductory sessions. In this class, he investigates the “strange” world of Revelation, as well as the nature, meaning, and end of human history.

Dr. Ashley Null on the Collect for Purity

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 23 Jun 2024 11:00:00 +0000

The Rev. Dr. Ashley Null (eminent Anglican theologian and Thomas Cranmer expert) visits Grace Church and offers a reflection on the scriptural basis of the Collect for Purity.

Mission Hope Presentation 2024

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 02 Jun 2024 11:00:00 +0000

The Rev. Dr. Ben Sharpe makes a presentation to Grace Church on his work as Canon Missioner to West Virginia and Appalachia and shares the stories of new churches being planted in communities that desperately need them.

Intervarsity Missions Presentation 2024

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 26 May 2024 11:00:00 +0000

During this Missions Presentation, Samir from Intervarsity shares about his work with international students at the University of Louisville and his nation-wide ministry training students and staff to share the Gospel with Muslim students.

Refuge International Missions Presentation 2024

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 19 May 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Representatives from Refuge International make a presentation about their ministry and the many ways church members can volunteer.

Exploring the BCP (Part 13): Episcopal Services

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 05 May 2024 11:00:00 +0000

The Rev. Jacob Davis wraps up his class on the Book of Common Prayer with a look at the episcopal services: the ordination of a deacons and priests, the consecration of bishops, the institution of a rector, and the consecration of a place.

Exploring the BCP (Part 12): Liturgies for the Dying and the Dead

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 28 Apr 2024 11:00:00 +0000

The Rev. Jacob Davis continues his class exploring the Book of Common Prayer with a look at the services of Ministry to the Dying and The Burial of the Dead, two of Anglicanism's most powerful liturgies.

Exploring the BCP (Part 11): The Rites of Healing

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 21 Apr 2024 11:00:00 +0000

The Rev. Jacob Davis continues his class on the Book of Common Prayer with a close look at the rites for reconciliation and the ministry to the sick.

Exploring the BCP (Part 10): Baptism, Confirmation, and Marriage

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 14 Apr 2024 11:00:00 +0000

The Rev. Jacob Davis continues his class on the Book of Common Prayer with a look at the rites of baptism, confirmation, and Holy Matrimony.

Exploring the BCP (Part 9): Lent and Holy Week

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 17 Mar 2024 11:00:00 +0000

The Rev. Jacob Davis continues his class exploring the various liturgies of the Book of Common Prayer with a look at the special liturgies for Lent (Ash Wednesday) and Holy Week (Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday, and the Great Vigil of Easter).

Exploring the BCP (Part 8): Noonday, Compline, and Family Prayer

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 10 Mar 2024 11:00:00 +0000

The Rev. Jacob Davis continues his class on the Book of Common Prayer with a look at the final three services of the Daily Office: Noonday Prayer, Compline, and Family Prayer.

Exploring the BCP (Part 7) - Morning and Evening Prayer

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 03 Mar 2024 11:00:00 +0000

The Rev. Jacob Davis continues his tour of the Book of Common Prayer with a look at the two main components of daily Anglican worship: the daily offices of Morning and Evening Prayer.

Exploring the BCP (Part 6): The Holy Eucharist

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 25 Feb 2024 11:00:00 +0000

The Rev. Jacob Davis continues his class on the Book of Common Prayer with a step-by-step examination of the communion service in the 2019 book.

Exploring the BCP (Part 5): The 2019 Prayer Book

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 18 Feb 2024 11:00:00 +0000

The Rev. Jacob Davis continues his class on the Book of Common Prayer with an overview of the 2019 edition, the standard book for use in the ACNA.

Exploring the BCP (Part 4): The Prayer Book in America

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 04 Feb 2024 11:00:00 +0000

The Rev. Jacob Davis continues his class exploring the Book of Common Prayer with a discussion of how the prayer book came to America and was revised over the years.

Exploring the BCP (Part 3): The Book Comes of Age

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 28 Jan 2024 11:00:00 +0000

The Rev. Jacob Davis continues his class on the Book of Common Prayer with a look at three revisions: the 1559, the 1604, and the 1662 versions. He also considers the political context, focusing on the Elizabethan Settlement.

Exploring the BCP (Part 2): Cranmer and the Origin Story

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 21 Jan 2024 11:00:00 +0000

The Rev. Jacob Davis continues his class on the Book of Common Prayer with a look at the political and theological situation in England surrounding the publication and first few editions of the BCP.

Exploring the BCP (Part 1): Introducing the Book

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 14 Jan 2024 11:00:00 +0000

The Rev. Jacob Davis begins his class on the Book of Common Prayer with an introductory discussion: what is the BCP and why should we use it?

A Biblical Worldview (Part 7): Answering Questions (2023)

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 26 Nov 2023 11:00:00 +0000

The Rev. Nick Lannon answers questions turned in during the 2023 edition of his class on the biblical worldview. This year, there's only one: does the fact that Adam is given authority to name the animals insert an instance of poiesis into an otherwise mimetic creation account?

Leviticus (Part 12): The Day of Atonement

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 26 Nov 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Michael Neal wraps up his class on the book of Leviticus with a look at the Day of Atonement.

A Biblical Worldview (Part 6): Man and Woman at Church

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 19 Nov 2023 11:00:00 +0000

The Rev. Nick Lannon continues his class on the biblical worldview with a look at the biblical ordering of men's and women's roles in Christ's Church. Looking at ministry roles in both the Old and New Testaments as well as explicit Pauline teaching, he concludes that called and qualified women can be ordained to the diaconate, and that eldership is reserved to called and qualified men.

A Biblical Worldview (Part 5): Man and Woman at Home

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 12 Nov 2023 11:00:00 +0000

The Rev. Nick Lannon continues his class on the biblical worldview with a Bible study on the relationships of husbands and wives, especially the words "head" and "submit." He looks at Galatians 3, 1 Peter 3, Colossians 3, and Ephesians 5.

A Biblical Worldview (Part 4): Man and Woman Together

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 05 Nov 2023 11:30:00 +0000

The Rev. Nick Lannon continues his class on the biblical worldview with a study of the interrelationships between men and women as laid out the creation and fall narrative of Genesis 1-3.

Leviticus (Part 9): The Sin Offering

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 05 Nov 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Michael Neal continues his study of the Leviticus with a look at the sin or purification offering.

Leviticus (Part 8): The Peace Offering

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 22 Oct 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Michael Neal continues his class on the book of Leviticus with a look at chapter 3 and the peace offering. God saves his people—as Genesis and Exodus illustrate—in order to feast with them.

A Biblical Worldview (Part 3): Justice

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 22 Oct 2023 11:00:00 +0000

The Rev. Nick Lannon continues his class on the biblical worldview with a discussion of justice. In order to work for and to achieve justice, we must be faithful to how it is defined in God's word.

2023 Annual Meeting

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 15 Oct 2023 11:00:00 +0000

During the 2023 Annual Parish Meeting, Pastor Nick offered a "state of the parish" address, Senior Warden Ralinda Gregor made remarks, Treasurer John Fidler presented a financial report, and three new members were elected to the vestry.

A Biblical Worldview (Part 2): Sexuality

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 08 Oct 2023 11:00:00 +0000

The Rev. Nick Lannon continues his class on the biblical worldview with a discussion of sex and sexuality, our bodies as a good gift from God, and the created design in which they are intended to be used.

Leviticus (Part 7): The Tribute Offering

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 08 Oct 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Michael Neal continues his class on Leviticus with a look at chapter 2 and the "Grain" (or Tribute) Offering.

2023 Fall Retreat (Part 4): Repentance Every Day

Grace Anglican Church — Sat, 07 Oct 2023 13:00:00 +0000

In this final talk of the 2023 Fall Retreat, Zac Hicks looks deeply at Thomas Cranmer's service of Morning Prayer. Every day is shaped by God's Word to us: repentance of our sin, and absolution in the name of Jesus Christ.

2023 Fall Retreat (Part 3): Christ in All Our Senses

Grace Anglican Church — Sat, 07 Oct 2023 11:00:00 +0000

In his third talk of the 2023 Fall Retreat, Zac Hicks takes a detailed look at Cranmer's service of Holy Communion. He examines its content and structure, showing how the Reformer centered it around God's Good News for sinners.

2023 Fall Retreat (Part 2): A Theological Cocktail

Grace Anglican Church — Sat, 07 Oct 2023 09:00:00 +0000

In his second talk at the 2023 Fall Retreat, Zac Hicks shows that justification is the filter by which we can tell what is Gospel and what isn’t. Cranmer used this filter as he translated and transposed liturgies that existed in his time in order to pack the Prayer Book with Gospel.

2023 Fall Retreat (Part 1): Open Heart Surgery

Grace Anglican Church — Fri, 06 Oct 2023 19:00:00 +0000

Zac Hicks opens the 2023 Fall Retreat with a look at Thomas Cranmer’s preface to the first prayer book and the collect for purity. The liturgy is designed to unleash the Word of God to do its work on us.

A Biblical Worldview (Part 1): Identity

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 01 Oct 2023 11:00:00 +0000

The Rev. Nick Lannon begins his class on the biblical worldview with a discussion of identity. The world wants you to define yourself in a host of different ways, but the Bible only offers us two identities: either dead in trespasses and sins or newly alive in Christ.

Leviticus (Part 6): The Ascension Offering

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 01 Oct 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Michael Neal continues his class on the book of Leviticus with a look at what is commonly called the "burnt offering" or the "whole burnt offering," explaining why it might be better called the "ascension offering."

Leviticus (Part 5): Cain, Abel, and Sacrifice

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 24 Sep 2023 23:00:00 +0000

Michael Neal continues his class on the book of Leviticus with a preliminary look at sacrifices, starting in Genesis: God sacrifices for Adam and Eve in the garden, and Cain and Abel bring offerings to God.

Leviticus (Part 4) - Eden on the Mountain

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 17 Sep 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Michael Neal continues his class on Leviticus with a comparative look at the Garden in Eden, Mt. Sinai, and the Tabernacle. God dwells on the mountaintop.

Leviticus (Part 3) - Creation, Sabbath, and Divine Rest

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 10 Sep 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Michael Neal continues his study of the book of Leviticus with an examination of divine rest. Where God rests, that is his temple...and he rests with his people on earth.

Leviticus (Part 2): Cosmos, Garden, and Temple

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 03 Sep 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Michael Neal continues his study of the book of Leviticus with a look at the creation story in Genesis, comparing Eden and its garden to the tabernacle in which God dwells with his people.

Leviticus (Part 1): Structure and Place

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 27 Aug 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Michael Neal begins his study of the book of Leviticus with a look at its place in the Pentateuch and the structure of the book itself.

The Epistle of Jude (Part 12)

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 07 May 2023 13:00:00 +0000

The Rev. Todd Weedman wraps up his study of Jude's epistle with a look at church discipline and the closing doxology.

The Epistle of Jude (Part 11)

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 30 Apr 2023 21:00:00 +0000

The Rev. Todd Weedman continues his look at the epistle of Jude with an examination of the apostolic prediction that "scoffers" would arise in the church; people who would sow division.

The Epistle of Jude (Part 10)

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 23 Apr 2023 21:00:00 +0000

The Rev. Todd Weedman continues his examination of the epistle of Jude with a look at Enoch and his prophecy.

The Epistle of Jude (Part 9)

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 16 Apr 2023 20:00:00 +0000

The Rev. Todd Weedman continues his look at Jude's epistle with a close examination of some metaphors: waterless clouds, fruitless trees, wild waves of the sea, and wandering stars.

Friends of Gahini Presentation

Grace Anglican Church — Fri, 07 Apr 2023 17:52:39 +0000

Ben and Cherie Weber make a presentation to Grace Anglican Church, giving a short history of Rwanda, introducing themselves personally, and explaining a bit about their planned ministry in Rwanda.

2022 Fall Retreat (Part 4): The Archaeology of Religion in Ancient Israel

Grace Anglican Church — Fri, 07 Apr 2023 11:15:45 +0000

The Rev. Dr. Jonathon Wylie wraps up the 2022 Fall Retreat with a broad discussion of the archaeology of religion in ancient Israel, and how these resources help to illuminate scripture.

2022 Fall Retreat (Part 3): Philistines in Text and Archaeology

Grace Anglican Church — Fri, 07 Apr 2023 11:14:11 +0000

In this third session of the 2022 Fall Retreat, the Rev. Dr. Jonathon Wylie takes a look at a case study: the Philistines. What can we learn about these famous people by looking at textual and archaeological record?

2022 Fall Retreat (Part 2): Daily Life in Ancient Israel

Grace Anglican Church — Fri, 07 Apr 2023 11:12:32 +0000

In his second talk at the 2022 Fall Retreat, the Rev. Jonathon Wylie takes in an-depth look at what life was like in ancient Israel.

2022 Fall Retreat (Part 1): Bottom Up or Top Down?

Grace Anglican Church — Fri, 07 Apr 2023 11:09:42 +0000

In this opening talk for the 2022 Fall Retreat, the Rev. Dr. Jonathon Wylie discusses what archaeology can and cannot do. How are we to make connections between the archaeological record and the Bible?

The Epistle of Jude (Part 8)

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 19 Mar 2023 12:00:00 +0000

The Rev. Todd Weedman continues his class on the epistle of Jude with a look at the term “love feasts,” and how his opponents are coming to communion ... including why they should be afraid.

The Epistle of Jude (Part 7)

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 12 Mar 2023 12:00:00 +0000

The Rev. Todd Weedman continues his class on Jude's letter by looking closely at two more comparisons Jude makes to his opponents: the erroneous prophet Balaam and the participants in Korah's rebellion.

The Epistle of Jude (Part 6)

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 05 Mar 2023 12:00:00 +0000

The Rev. Todd Weedman continues his class on the epistle of Jude with a closer look at Jude's use of noncanonical texts and his pronunciations of woe against his opponents.

The Epistle of Jude (Part 5)

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 26 Feb 2023 12:00:00 +0000

The Rev. Todd Weedman continues his deep dive into the epistle of Jude with a look at some of Jude's further indictments of these false believers. He looks at the unchanging nature of God's word and considers a showdown between the angel Michael and the Devil.

The Epistle of Jude (Part 4)

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 19 Feb 2023 12:00:00 +0000

The Rev. Todd Weedman continues his study of the Epistle of Jude with an in-depth look at Jude's invocation of the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah in order to warn his audience away from disobedience and sexual immorality.

The Epistle of Jude (Part 3)

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 05 Feb 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Continuing his class on the Epistle of Jude, the Rev. Todd Weedman looks at two illustrations Jude uses as he opens his letter: the aftermath of the Exodus and an angelic rebellion.

The Epistle of Jude (Part 2)

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 29 Jan 2023 12:00:00 +0000

The Rev. Todd Weedman continues his class on Jude with a look at who Jude's opponents might be, antinomianism, the act of denying Jesus, and some contemporary relevance for today's church.

The Epistle of Jude (Part 1)

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 22 Jan 2023 12:00:00 +0000

The Rev. Todd Weedman begins his class on Jude. In this talk, he first explains how to come to and interpret a biblical text. Then, opening Jude itself, he discusses authorship, dating, and audience.

The Wisdom Literature (Conclusion)

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 20 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000

Dr. Michael Nicholson wraps up his class on the Wisdom Literature of the Old Testament with a survey of the books, themes, and lessons of the genre.

The Song of Solomon (Part 3)

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 13 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000

Dr. Michael Nicholson concludes his look at the Song of Solomon by continuing his discussion of love. This week, he looks at the exclusivity of love, the beauty of love, and the power of love.

Scripture, the Self, and Society (Part 12)

Grace Anglican Church — Wed, 09 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000

Dr. Michael Nicholson concludes his class on scripture, the self, and society with a Bible study on the difference between a Christian theistic worldview and a secular humanist worldview.

The Song of Solomon (Part 2)

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 06 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000

Dr. Michael Nicholson continues his class on the Song of Solomon with a discussion of the central theme of the book, the love felt between a man and a woman as they approach and experience their wedding, and the subordinate themes that are interwoven throughout: attraction and desire; admiration; and longing & anticipation.

Scripture, the Self, and Society (Part 11)

Grace Anglican Church — Wed, 02 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Dr. Michael Nicholson continues his class on scripture, the self, and society with a look at what life is like in this strange new world, and asks us to consider our complicity in it. Finally, he shares some strategies for living faithfully in this world.

The Song of Solomon (Part 1)

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 30 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Dr. Michael Nicholson continues his class on the Wisdom literature of the Old Testament, beginning his study of the Song of Solomon. In this introductory lecture, he looks at authorship, dating, the main themes of the book, and the book's purpose and message. For Dr. Nicholson's slides, click HERE.

Scripture, the Self, and Society (Part 10)

Grace Anglican Church — Wed, 26 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Dr. Michael Nicholson continues his class on scripture, the self, and society with a look at the evolving definitions of "life," "liberty," and "the pursuit of happiness." In that context, he discusses utilitarianism and deontology. For Dr. Nicholson's slides, click HERE.

Scripture, the Self, and Society (Part 9)

Grace Anglican Church — Wed, 19 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Continuing his class on scripture, the self, and society, Dr. Michael Nicholson looks at the sexual revolution of the LGBTQ+ community. He examines their tenuous partnership, and the particular problem of the T. For Dr. Nicholson's slides, click HERE.

Scripture, the Self, and Society (Part 8)

Grace Anglican Church — Wed, 12 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Continuing his class on scripture, the self, and society, Dr. Michael Nicholson discusses the liquid nature of the world, the politics of recognition, imagined communities, and more. For Dr. Nicholson's slides, click HERE. For the videos shown in this class, click below: "Do Not Conform To This World" Is Now A Pro-Drag Queen Verse? - YouTube Social Justice Warriors (SJW) monty python transgender - YouTube

Ecclesiastes (Part 6)

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 09 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Dr. Michael Nicholson concludes his study of Ecclesiastes with a look at Solomon's advice in the face of the world's inability to satisfy: remember your creator and fear God. For Dr. Nicholson's slides, click HERE.

Scripture, the Self, and Society (Part 7)

Grace Anglican Church — Wed, 05 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Dr. Michael Nicholson continues his class on Scripture, the Self, and Society with a Bible study on the place of "culture" and "society" in scripture. What are those things and how are Christians called to interact with them? For Dr. Nicholson's slides, click HERE.

A Biblical Worldview: Answering Questions (2022)

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 02 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0000

The Rev. Nick Lannon answers more questions at his class on the biblical worldview. This year, the questions were about whether or not sexual sin is worse than other sin, and whether or not non-moral category distinctions (such as "white" or "black" Christian) are helpful in the church.

Ecclesiastes (Part 5)

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 02 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Dr. Michael Nicholson continues his class on Ecclesiastes with a discussion of death. What seems like--and is--the end of all our longings, desires, and dreams for this life is no reason not to celebrate this life and live like it's a gift from God. For Dr. Nicholson's slides, click HERE.

Scripture, the Self, and Society (Part 6)

Grace Anglican Church — Wed, 28 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Dr. Michael Nicholson continues his class on Scripture, the Self, and Society with a look at the fifth chapter of Carl Trueman's Strange New World. In this discussion, he looks at the influence of technological advance, the collapse of traditional authority, the loss of “sacred order,” easy contraception, and the mainstreaming of pornography. For Dr. Nicholson's slides, click HERE.

Ecclesiastes (Part 4)

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 25 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Dr. Michael Nicholson continues his class on Ecclesiastes with a discussion of our longing for eternity. He looks at this longing in terms of time, God, and man. For Dr. Nicholson's slides, click HERE.

Scripture, the Self, and Society (Part 5)

Grace Anglican Church — Wed, 21 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Dr. Michael Nicholson continues his class on Scripture, the Self, and Society with a look at the influence of Sigmund Freud and Wilhelm Reich, who together sexualized psychology and politicized sex. For Dr. Nicholson's slides, click HERE.

Ecclesiastes (Part 3)

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 18 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Dr. Michael Nicholson continues his class on Ecclesiastes with a discussion of our "fear of missing out" and how the world is never enough. We can be assured, though, that God has prepared something better for us. For Dr. Nicholson's slides, click HERE.

Scripture, the Self, and Society (Part 4)

Grace Anglican Church — Wed, 14 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Continuing his class on Scripture, the Self, and Society, Dr. Michael Nicholson looks at the work and legacy of Karl Marx and Friedrich Nietzsche, as well as the example of Oscar Wilde. When God is thought to be irrelevant, moral codes are deemed oppressive and a moral order becomes impossible to sustain. For Dr. Nicholson's slides, click HERE.

Ecclesiastes (Part 2)

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 11 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Continuing his class on the book of Ecclesiastes, Dr. Michael Nicholson begins unpacking the idea that this world is never enough. He then looks closely at chapter 1, in which Solomon describes our world as weary and worn-out. For Dr. Nicholson's slides, click HERE. For the video shown in class, click below: Tom Brady Interview: "There's gotta be more than this..." - YouTube

Scripture, the Self, and Society (Part 3)

Grace Anglican Church — Wed, 07 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Dr. Michael Nicholson continues his class on Scripture, the Self, and Society, reviewing chapter two of Carl Trueman's Strange New World. In this discussion, he looks at the ideas of Rene Descartes, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, and the Romanticists. For Dr. Nicholson's slides, click HERE. For the video shown in class, click below: The Method of DOUBT: Descartes' Discourse on Method, Part IV

Ecclesiastes (Part 1)

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 04 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Dr. Michael Nicholson continues his class on the Wisdom literature of the Old Testament by beginning a series on Ecclesiastes. In this introductory lesson, he reviews authorship and dating, and looks at some key terms and themes from the book. For Dr. Nicholson's slides, click HERE.

Scripture, the Self, and Society (Part 2)

Grace Anglican Church — Wed, 31 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Dr. Michael Nicholson continues his Scripture, the Self, and Society class with a look at the first chapter of Strange New World by Carl Trueman. He discusses Trueman's major premise as well as some key terms: "the self," "expressive individualism," and "the social imaginary." For Dr. Nicholson's slides, click HERE. To watch videos shown in the class, click below: The Blue's Clues Pride Parade Sing-Along Ft. Nina West! - YouTube

Scripture, the Self, and Society (Part 1)

Grace Anglican Church — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Kicking off his class on Scripture, the Self, and Society (which will use Carl Trueman's book Strange New World as a central resource), Dr. Michael Nicholson leads a tour of the world in which we find ourselves: transgenderism, drag, pronouns, and more. Then he does a short Bible study on the meaning of "identity." For Dr. Nicholson's slides, click HERE. To watch videos shown in the class, click below: The 11-year-old trailblazing drag kid 'Desmond is Amazing' - YouTube US Navy Training Video - Importance Of Using Correct Pronouns - YouTube

Job (Part 5)

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 22 May 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Dr. Nicholson continues his class on the Wisdom literature of the Old Testament by wrapping up his series on Job. In this session, God finally answers Job, Job repents, and then is finally restored. For Dr. Nicholson's slides, click HERE.

Job (Part 4)

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 15 May 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Dr. Michael Nicholson continues his class on the Wisdom Literature by looking further into the book of Job. In this session, he looks at a wisdom interlude, Job's final complaint, and the speeches of the youngster Elihu. For Dr. Nicholson's slides, click HERE.

Job (Part 3)

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 08 May 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Dr. Michael Nicholson continues his class on the Wisdom Literature by delving into the main sections of the book of Job. In this session, he considers the three cycles of Job receiving counsel from his friends and then making his replies. For Dr. Nicholson's slides, click HERE.

Job (Part 2)

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 01 May 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Dr. Michael Nicholson continues his class on the book of Job by considering the first three chapters, including God's decision to allow the Satan to oppress Job and Job's first lament. For Dr. Nicholson's slides, click HERE.

Job (Part 1)

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 24 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Dr. Michael Nicholson continues his class on the Wisdom literature with an introduction to the book of Job. He discusses the historicity of the book and the man Job, and then looks at the main characters and the outline. For Dr. Nicholson's slides, click HERE.

Proverbs (Part 7)

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 27 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Dr. Michael Nicholson wraps up his study of Proverbs with a discussion of wealth and poverty. He examines how wisdom and foolishness relate to money. For Dr. Nicholson's slides, click HERE.

Proverbs (Part 6)

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 20 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Dr. Michael Nicholson continues his class on the Wisdom literature with a look at Proverbs' advice about words and speech. He discusses the power of words and then lays out the difference between wise and foolish speech. For Dr. Nicholson's slides, click HERE.

Proverbs (Part 5)

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 13 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Dr. Michael Nicholson continues his class on the Wisdom Literature with a topical study in the book of Proverbs: wisdom in relationships. He investigates the biblical plan for relationships between parents and children, husbands and wives, friends and neighbors, and even people and their government. For Dr. Nicholson's slides, click HERE.

Proverbs (Part 4)

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 06 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Dr. Michael Nicholson continues his class on Proverbs with a comparison between the wise man and the fool. He discusses the fear of God, the personal character of each, and closes with a look at the "wife of noble character" in Proverbs 31. For Dr. Nicholson's slides, click HERE.

Proverbs (Part 3)

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 27 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Dr. Michael Nicholson continues his class on the Wisdom Literature with a close look at Proverbs 5-9. He addresses the wisdom of sexual fidelity, whether or not Lady Wisdom is a type of Christ, and more. For Dr. Nicholson's slides, click HERE.

Proverbs (Part 2)

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 20 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Continuing his class on the wisdom literature, Dr. Michael Nicholson digs into the first four chapters of the book of Proverbs. He discusses the major themes, the outline, and the first several exhortations from the father to his son. For Dr. Nicholson's slides, click HERE.

Proverbs (Part 1)

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 23 Jan 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Dr. Michael Nicholson continues his class on the wisdom literature with an overview of the book of Proverbs. He discusses the themes and theology as well as the form and function of the book. For Dr. Nicholson's slides, click HERE.

The Wisdom Literature (Introduction)

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 16 Jan 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Dr. Michael Nicholson begins his class on the biblical wisdom literature (Job, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Songs) with an introduction to the genre. He reviews their purpose and meaning, worldview, facets and forms, and shares a brief synopsis of each wisdom book. For Dr. Nicholson's slides, click HERE.

The Pastoral Epistles (Part 13)

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 28 Nov 2021 05:00:00 +0000

In his final class on the Pastoral Epistles, the Rev. Bryan Lilly teaches on St. Paul's final charge to Timothy regarding faithful ministry, and reflects on the Apostle as an example of remaining faithful until the end of our earthly lives. For Bryan's slides, click HERE. For his supplemental material, click HERE.

The Pastoral Epistles (Part 12)

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 21 Nov 2021 05:00:00 +0000

In his penultimate class, the Rev. Bryan Lilly teaches on St. Paul's final encouragements to Timothy, noting the final authority which Holy Scripture has in anchoring the fidelity of the church in proclamation and ministry. For Bryan's slides, click HERE. For his supplemental material, click HERE.

The Pastoral Epistles (Part 11)

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 14 Nov 2021 05:00:00 +0000

The Rev. Bryan Lilly continues his study on the Pastoral Epistles with an in-depth look at what Scripture means when it refers to "the last days," and how Christ's victory over Satan, sin, and death comforts and assures us in times of suffering and affliction. For Bryan's slides, click HERE. For his supplemental material, click HERE.

The Pastoral Epistles (Part 10)

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 07 Nov 2021 05:00:00 +0000

The Rev. Bryan Lilly continues his study on the Pastoral Epistles, identifying three metaphors for, and three marks of, faithful ministry from 2 Timothy, chapter 2. For Bryan's slides, click HERE. For his supplemental material, click HERE.

The Pastoral Epistles (Part 9)

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 31 Oct 2021 05:00:00 +0000

The Rev. Bryan Lilly continues his study on the Pastoral Epistles with an introduction to 2 Timothy. St. Paul encourages Timothy to pursue fidelity amid suffering, even as the Apostle himself writes from a Roman jail awaiting his own martyrdom. For Bryan's slides, click HERE. For his supplemental material, click HERE.

2021 Fall Retreat (Part 4): At the Very Least, Please Fail at Self-Care

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 31 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Anne Kennedy wraps up the 2021 Fall Retreat with a look at the difference between self-care and the care offered us in Christ Jesus. True rest comes only from resting in him.

2021 Fall Retreat (Part 3): The Good News About Failing

Grace Anglican Church — Sat, 30 Oct 2021 16:00:00 +0000

Matt Kennedy continues the 2021 Fall Retreat by turning to the Gospel: it is precisely in our failures that God meets us.

2021 Fall Retreat (Part 2): Well, That's Disappointing

Grace Anglican Church — Sat, 30 Oct 2021 14:00:00 +0000

Matt Kennedy continues the 2021 Fall Retreat with a discussion of how even complete success by the world's standards ("under the sun") cannot bring the satisfaction we desperately seek. This talk is a careful look at Ecclesiastes 2.

2021 Fall Retreat (Part 1): Rich and Poor Together

Grace Anglican Church — Fri, 29 Oct 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Anne Kennedy kicks off the 2021 Fall Retreat with a talk about success, failure, and how we misunderstand the two, diving deep into the story of Lazarus and the rich man from Luke 16.

The Pastoral Epistles (Part 8)

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 17 Oct 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Bryan Lilly continues his study of the Pastoral Epistles with a concluding session on 1 Timothy and Titus, looking at the various ways that St. Paul encourages Timothy and Titus in their ministries and how we can draw encouragement from the same. For Bryan's slides, click HERE. For his supplemental material, click HERE.

The Pastoral Epistles (Part 7)

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 10 Oct 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Bryan Lilly continues his study on the Pastoral Epistles with a look at St. Paul's teaching regarding the Christian's fidelity to God in light of worldly authority. For Bryan's slides, click HERE. For his supplemental material, click HERE.

The Pastoral Epistles (Part 6)

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 03 Oct 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Bryan Lilly continues his Pastoral Epistles class with a look at what Scripture and Paul teaches us about relationships within the family of God from 1 Timothy 5.1–2 and Titus 2.1–8. For Bryan's slides, click HERE. For his supplemental material, click HERE.

The Pastoral Epistles (Part 5)

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 19 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Bryan Lilly continues his Pastoral Epistles class by teaching on the offices of Bishop, Presbyter, and Deacon from 1 Timothy 3.1-13. He considers the qualifications, functions, and responsibilities for each office, contrasting God's design for Church leadership with the false teachers. For Bryan's slides, click HERE. For his supplemental material, click HERE.

Refuge International Volunteer Preview

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 12 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0000

The Refuge International team, led by Executive Director Matt Reynolds, visits Grace Anglican to make a presentation about their many volunteer opportunities.

The Pastoral Epistles (Part 4)

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 05 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Bryan Lilly continues his Pastoral Epistles class with a special look at Titus 3:5. He considers the phrase "washing of regeneration" as it is used in our liturgy for Holy Baptism and the Thirty-Nine Articles, comparing our theology of baptism to both Roman Catholicism and non-sacramental traditions. For Bryan's slides, click HERE. For his supplemental material, click HERE.

The Pastoral Epistles (Part 3)

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 29 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Bryan Lilly continues his Pastoral Epistles class by looking at what 1 Timothy and Titus teaches us about the gospel. He looks at the gospel as God's redemptive plan revealed in Jesus Christ, the relationship between God's saving grace and good works, and introduces the theme of the Church as the family of God. For Bryan's slides, click HERE. For his supplemental material, click HERE.

The Pastoral Epistles (Part 2)

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 22 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Bryan Lilly continues his class on the Pastoral Epistles with a look at the false teachers' doctrine and its fruit. Their contentiousness infected the church, bringing about division and disunity. That same contentiousness is found in each of us, innate, feeding on our unbelief, insecurity, and anger, looking for opportunities to reactivate. Finally, he explored at St. Paul’s testimony which shows us that the gospel is good medicine for all—the false teacher and the Christian alike. For Bryan's slides, click HERE. For his supplemental material, click HERE.

The Pastoral Epistles (Part 1)

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 15 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Bryan Lilly begins his class on the Pastoral Epistles (1 and 2 Timothy and Titus). In this first class, he introduces the letters, their original recipients, and the major themes. For Bryan's slides, click HERE. For his supplemental material, click HERE.

A Biblical Worldview: Answering Questions

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 08 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0000

The Rev. Nick Lannon answers some questions to conclude his class on the biblical worldview: what about intersex? "Side B" Christians? Ancestral sins? These and more questions are addressed in this final session. Find the list of sources and recommended reading HERE.

A Biblical Worldview: Justice

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 01 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0000

The Rev. Nick Lannon continues his class on the biblical worldview with a discussion of justice. In order to work for and to achieve justice, we must be faithful to how it is defined in God's word. Find the list of sources and recommended reading HERE.

A Biblical Worldview: Sexuality

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 25 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0000

A Biblical Worldview: Identity

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 18 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Art and the Gospel (Part 13)

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 25 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0000

In his final class on the intersections between art and the Gospel, Jacob Davis looks at the Christian creation of art, with a special focus on CS Lewis. He also reviews the three transcendentals: that art be good, true, and beautiful. For Jacob's slides, click HERE.

Art and the Gospel (Part 12)

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 18 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Jacob Davis continues his class on art and the Gospel with a look at art in the post-Christian world. Included are surrealism, pop art, kitsch, and the notorious Andres Serrano. For Jacob's slides, click HERE.

Art and the Gospel (Part 11)

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 11 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Jacob Davis continues his class on the intersections between art and the Gospel with a discussion of story and stage. This class incudes looks at Shakespeare, Milton, Dante, the genres of the Bible (including horror!), and even Mark Twain and Jack London. For Jacob's slides, click HERE.

Art and the Gospel (Part 10)

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 21 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Jacob Davis continues his class on the intersections of art and the Gospel with a look at the baroque, realist, impressionist, and post-impressionist periods. In addition, he does a deep dive on the life, work, and faith of Vincent van Gogh. For Jacob's slides, click HERE.

Art and the Gospel (Part 9)

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 14 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Jacob Davis continues his class on art and the Gospel with a look at the Renaissance and the Reformation. For Jacob's slides, click HERE.

Art and the Gospel (Part 8)

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 07 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Jacob Davis continues his class on art and the Gospel with a close look at St. Francis of Assisi and his surprising impact on the world of Christian art. For Jacob's slides, click HERE.

Art and the Gospel (Part 7)

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 28 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Jacob Davis continues his class on art and the Gospel with a trip to England and Ireland to look at illuminated manuscripts and Gothic architecture. For Jacob's slides, click HERE.

Art and the Gospel (Part 6)

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 21 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Jacob Davis continues his class on the intersection between art and the Gospel with a look at icons and other art of early Eastern Christianity. For Jacob's slides, click HERE.

Art and the Gospel (Part 5)

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 14 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Jacob Davis continues his class on the intersections between art and the Gospel with a look at the art of the early church. Click HERE for Jacob's slides.

Art and the Gospel (Part 4)

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 31 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Bryan Lilly guest-teaches Jacob Davis' class on Art and the Gospel, sharing his thoughts on a theology of beauty. The display of God's beauty through creation, he says, is an intentional act of self-revelation. In addition, God's beauty is a necessary element of our human flourishing. For Bryan's slides, click HERE.

Art and the Gospel (Part 3)

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 24 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Jacob Davis continues his class on the connections between art and the Gospel with a look at the New Testament and the theme of creators imitating their creator. Artists, he says, create out of chaos, mend the broken, employ and point to beauty, and fight the darkness. For Jacob's slides, click HERE.

Art and the Gospel (Part 2)

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 17 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Jacob Davis continues his class on the intersections between art and the Gospel with a close look at Exodus 31. From that passage, he shares four truths about God and art: the artist's call is a gift from God; God loves all kinds of art; God maintains high standards for goodness, truth, and beauty; and art is for the glory of God. For Jacob's slides, click HERE.

Art and the Gospel (Part 1)

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 10 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Jacob Davis kicks off his class about art and the Gospel. In these weeks, he will explore how Scripture presents art, beauty, and imagination, how the arts have shaped church history, how the church has shaped art history, and how Christians can engage the world through the arts today. Jacob will introduce us to Christian thinkers and artists across the centuries, dive into their stories, experience their creativity, and let them inspire us and point us to the beauty of the gospel. Click HERE for Jacob's slides.

Good News is for Sharing (Part 8)

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 06 Dec 2020 05:00:00 +0000

George Paz wraps up his class on introductory evangelism with a discussion of two popular "Christian" cults, the Mormon (LDS) Church, and Jehovah's Witnesses.

Good News is for Sharing (Part 7)

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 22 Nov 2020 05:00:00 +0000

George Paz continues his class on introductory evangelism with a second session on Islam. In this lecture, he discusses Islamic ideology, the Five Pillars of Islam, and some tips for sharing your faith with a Muslim.

Good News is for Sharing (Part 6)

Grace Anglican Church — Mon, 16 Nov 2020 05:00:00 +0000

George Paz continues his class on introductory evangelism with a discussion of the history of Islam and the origins of Mohammed.

Good News is for Sharing (Part 5)

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 08 Nov 2020 05:00:00 +0000

George Paz continues his introductory evangelism class with a discussion of the presentation of the Gospel might be adaptable to various worldviews, some "bridges" to the Gospel, and finally several practical tips to assist in evangelism.

2020 Fall Retreat (Part 4): Christ as the New Tabernacle

Grace Anglican Church — Mon, 26 Oct 2020 23:00:00 +0000

Chad Bird closes the 2020 Fall Retreat with a proclamation of the Good News of God in Christ from Genesis to Revelation...literally. In Jesus, God comes to be with his people.

2020 Fall Retreat (Part 3): New Creation and New Exodus

Grace Anglican Church — Mon, 26 Oct 2020 19:00:00 +0000

In his third session of the 2020 Fall Retreat, Chad Bird discusses an "Old Testament accented" way of preaching the Gospel: the people of God exiled and welcomed home.

2020 Fall Retreat (Part 2): Appearances of Christ in the Old Testament

Grace Anglican Church — Mon, 26 Oct 2020 15:00:00 +0000

In this second session of the 2020 Fall Retreat, Chad Bird discusses something rarely acknowledged: actual, physical appearances of Jesus Christ in the Old Testament.

2020 Fall Retreat (Part 1): The Layered Bible that Jesus Read

Grace Anglican Church — Mon, 26 Oct 2020 13:00:00 +0000

Chad Bird begins the 2020 Fall Retreat with a discussion of how the Old Testament builds upon itself, image upon image and story upon story, to point to Jesus.

Good News is for Sharing (Part 4)

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 11 Oct 2020 05:00:00 +0000

George Paz continues his introductory Evangelism class (Good News is for Sharing) with a discussion of how a high view of God's sovereignty in salvation actually fuels evangelism, rather than hinders it.

Good News is for Sharing (Part 3)

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 04 Oct 2020 05:00:00 +0000

George Paz continues his Formation class on Evangelism (Good News is for Sharing) with a discussion of the most common obstacle to sharing our faith: the fear of man. By the grace of God in Jesus Christ, we can overcome even this obstacle and tell others about Jesus' finished work for them.

Good News is for Sharing (Part 2)

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 27 Sep 2020 05:00:00 +0000

George Paz continues his class, Good News is for Sharing, with a discussion of several common barriers to sharing one's faith, and shows that the path to overcoming each barrier is actually a deeper dive into the Gospel.

Good News is for Sharing (Part 1)

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 20 Sep 2020 05:00:00 +0000

George Paz begins his Adult Formation class, Good News is for Sharing: An Introduction to Evangelism, with two simple questions on which everything else will be based. First, what is evangelism? Second, what is the Gospel? As we seek to save the lost, these questions will help us approach the task in faith and with confidence.

Evangelism Workshop (Part 3)

Grace Anglican Church — Sat, 19 Sep 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Dr. Timothy Beougher, Billy Graham Professor of Evangelism at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, concludes his Evangelism Workshop with a session on his "three circles" method to sharing the Good News. Click HERE for part 1, and HERE for part 2.

Evangelism Workshop (Part 1)

Grace Anglican Church — Sat, 19 Sep 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Dr. Timothy Beougher, Billy Graham Professor of Evangelism at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, begins his Evangelism Workshop with sessions on preparing our hearts for evangelism and lifting up our eyes to see the lost around us. Click HERE for part 2, and HERE for part 3.

Evangelism Workshop (Part 2)

Grace Anglican Church — Sat, 19 Sep 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Dr. Timothy Beougher, Billy Graham Professor of Evangelism at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, continues his Evangelism Workshop with a session on sharing the Good News and bridges to the Gospel. Click HERE for part 1, and HERE for part 3.

Genesis (Part 6): Noah's Nakedness and Ham's Sin

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 08 Mar 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Michael Neal continues our Formation class on Genesis 1-11 with a close look at the disturbing story in Genesis 9 about Ham "seeing" Noah's nakedness. What on earth is going on here? And is there possibly any Good News to be had in it? Click HERE for Michael's slides.

Genesis (Part 5): Men, Women, and Marriage

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 23 Feb 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Micah Childs continues our Formation study of Genesis 1-11 with a look at what God has to say about men, women, and the relationship between them, especially marriage. What does God's word say about us? About him? And where is the Good News in all of it?

Genesis (Part 4): The Image of God

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 16 Feb 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Michael Neal continues our Formation class studying Genesis 1-11 with a look at what the image of God means. We know that humans were created in this image, but that raises all sorts of other questions: is the image spiritual or physical? Who and what qualifies? And when God says "our" image, to whom is he referring? Michael addresses these questions and more in this fascinating discussion.

Genesis (Part 3): Sin

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 09 Feb 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Michael Neal continues this Spring's study of Genesis 1-11 with a look at chapters 3 and 4, the temptation, the serpent, and the entry of sin into the world. And yet, even in the midst of this darkest of episodes, we see foreshadowing of the Good News of Jesus Christ. Click HERE for Michael's slides.

Genesis (Part 2): Creation

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 02 Feb 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Michael Neal continues our study of Genesis 1-11 with a close look at the creation narratives. How is God working? What kind of world is he creating and with what is he filling it? And how does it all point to Jesus? Click HERE for Michael's slides.

Genesis (Part 1): A Book of Beginnings

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 26 Jan 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Micah Childs begins our study of Genesis 1-11 with an overview of the book, a discussion of authorship, and a conversation about two foundational themes: God and his creation are separate and distinct, and that human beings are the pinnacle of that creation.

Reasonable Faith (Part 12): The Christian Faith Makes Sense

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 24 Nov 2019 05:00:00 +0000

Dr. Michael Nicholson concludes his class on introductory apologetics, Reasonable Faith, with a summary discussion of the general reasonableness of the Christian faith. In the end, he concludes that, yes, the Christian faith makes sense.

Reasonable Faith (Part 11): Jesus is the Son of God

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 17 Nov 2019 05:00:00 +0000

Dr. Michael Nicholson continues his class on introductory apologetics, Reasonable Faith, with a discussion of one of the two central mysteries of the Christian faith: Jesus' incarnation. Does it make sense that Jesus is the son of God? Yes, and it makes everything else make sense, too.

Reasonable Faith (Part 10): Jesus Rose from the Dead

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 10 Nov 2019 05:00:00 +0000

Dr. Michael Nicholson continues his class on introductory apologetics, Reasonable Faith, with a discussion about whether or not it is reasonable to believe that Jesus actually rose from the dead.

Reasonable Faith (Part 9): The Bible is the Word of God

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 03 Nov 2019 05:00:00 +0000

Dr. Michael Nicholson continues his class on introductory apologetics, Reasonable Faith, with a discussion of the source of the Bible. Is there evidence to support the claim that it is the Word of God? Yes, he argues, it is reasonable to argue that it is just that: the authoritative way that God speaks to us.

Reasonable Faith (Part 8): Is the New Testament Reliable?

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 27 Oct 2019 05:00:00 +0000

Dr. Michael Nicholson continues his class on introductory apologetics, Reasonable Faith, with a discussion of the reliability of the New Testament. How sure can we be that the stories we have about Jesus are the ones that were originally written down? Or that they're actually true?

Reasonable Faith (Part 7): Is the Old Testament Reliable?

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 20 Oct 2019 05:00:00 +0000

Dr. Michael Nicholson continues his class on introductory apologetics, Reasonable Faith, with a discussion of the reliability of the Old Testament. Looking at textual criticism, archaeology, and a number of other sources, Nicholson argues that, yes, the OT documents are trustworthy and can bear the weight of faith.

2019 Annual Meeting

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 13 Oct 2019 05:00:00 +0000

The 2019 Annual Meeting, which included the Rev. Nick Lannon's Rector's Report, a report from Senior Warden Micah Childs, and a presentation on the vision of Grace Church, membership at Grace, and stewardship of God's gifts.

2019 Fall Retreat (Part 4): A Human is Justified by Faith

Grace Anglican Church — Sat, 12 Oct 2019 23:00:00 +0000

The Rev. Adam Morton (of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Lancaster, PA) gives the fourth and final talk of his 2019 Fall Retreat, entitled "Becoming Human Again: Restoration in Christ."

2019 Fall Retreat (Part 3): Conformed to the Image of the Son

Grace Anglican Church — Sat, 12 Oct 2019 16:00:00 +0000

The Rev. Adam Morton (of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Lancaster, PA) gives the third talk of his 2019 Fall Retreat, entitled "Becoming Human Again: Restoration in Christ."

2019 Fall Retreat (Part 2): Created (to be) Human

Grace Anglican Church — Sat, 12 Oct 2019 14:00:00 +0000

The Rev. Adam Morton (of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Lancaster, PA) gives the second talk of his 2019 Fall Retreat, entitled "Becoming Human Again: Restoration in Christ."

2019 Fall Retreat (Part 1): The Human Being, God, and the Ugly Ditch

Grace Anglican Church — Fri, 11 Oct 2019 23:00:00 +0000

The Rev. Adam Morton (of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Lancaster, PA) gives the first talk of his 2019 Fall Retreat, entitled "Becoming Human Again: Restoration in Christ."

Reasonable Faith (Part 6): The Moral Argument

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 06 Oct 2019 05:00:00 +0000

Dr. Michael Nicholson continues his class on introductory apologetics, Reasonable Faith, with a discussion "the moral argument" for the existence of God. Do people across time and space accept certain moral absolutes? What can this tell us about God?

Reasonable Faith (Part 5): The Argument from Design

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 29 Sep 2019 05:00:00 +0000

Dr. Michael Nicholson continues his class on introductory apologetics, Reasonable Faith, with a discussion of the "argument from design." Does the complexity of our natural world argue for a creator? An intelligent designer? Can it have arisen by chance? What is Christianity's claim, and does it make sense?

Reasonable Faith (Part 4): The Cosmological Argument

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 22 Sep 2019 05:00:00 +0000

Dr. Michael Nicholson continues his class on apologetics, Reasonable Faith, with a discussion of what's known as "the cosmological argument." In other words, how does the universe itself show us that there is a God? And what can it tell us about him?

Reasonable Faith (Part 3): Reason and Faith...and Truth

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 15 Sep 2019 05:00:00 +0000

Dr. Michael Nicholson continues his basic apologetics class "Reasonable Faith" with a continued discussion of the interaction of reason and faith. They are not adversaries, they are friends.

Reasonable Faith (Part 2): Faith and Reason

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 08 Sep 2019 05:00:00 +0000

Dr. Michael Nicholson continues his class, Reasonable Faith, with a discussion of the interaction between faith and reason. Reason and faith, he argues, are not opposed, as some (like Richard Dawkins) claim. In fact, faith can be quite reasonable.

Reasonable Faith (Part 1): The Secular Age

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 01 Sep 2019 05:00:00 +0000

Dr. Michael Nicholson begins his class, Reasonable Faith, with a discussion of the secularity of our current age. Why is it important to know what you believe and why you believe it? Why do we need to be prepared to have an explanation for the faith that is within us? Is our faith reasonable after all? Answers to these questions are demanded of us by the secular world in which we live.

Refuge International Presentation

Grace Anglican Church — Sun, 25 Aug 2019 05:00:00 +0000

Refuge International's Louisville Site Director Matt Mihelic presents Refuge and its ministry to Grace Church. Learn what they do and how you can get involved.