Anglicanism in the West has suffered the poisons of theological Liberalism and has over time developed fixations on symbolic ritual. Both theological Liberalism and these fixations have shifted the focus of worship away from the pure Word of God. Meanwhile, the Articles, which were intended to preserve the Biblical integrity of Anglicanism, have largely lost their rightful place.
The Articles, nevertheless, provide Anglicanism with its identity; without them, Anglicanism isn’t Anglican—nor is it Protestant for that matter. Believers should thus affirm their faith in and through the Articles. Although subscription to the Articles is only required of the ordained ministers, there are three reasons why Anglicans who aren’t pastors should read the Thirty-Nine Articles. Read More
Also See:
The Thirty-Nine Articles of Religion in Modern English (Church Society)
Jonathan Camiré who wrote this article has an ARTIZO internship with the Church of the Messiah, Ottowa, Canada. The Church of the Messiah is affiliated with the Anglican Network in Canada (ANIC). He is also a student at Ryle Seminary which trains future clergy for the ANIC and other Christian denominations in Canada.
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