Exodus 12:21-28
Psalm 40:1-10
1 Corinthians 1:1-9
John 1:29-42
What Are the Creeds and Why Should We Say Them?
What are the Creeds, and why do Christians continue to say them week after week? This edition of Ask the Church introduces the Nicene, Apostles’, and Athanasian Creeds, explaining their origins, purposes, and place in Christian worship. We also address a common concern: what should we do when reciting the Creeds begins to feel rote rather than heartfelt? Listen to learn how the Creeds summarize the gospel, guard our faith, and unite Christians across all ages.
First Sunday of Epiphany
Isaiah 42:1-9
Psalm 89:20-29
Acts 10:34-38
Matthew 3:13-17
Why Do Anglicans Baptize Babies?
Why do Anglicans baptize babies while some other Christian traditions do not? In this edition of Ask the Church, we explore how these differences flow from an understanding about the nature of baptism itself—whether it is primarily a human symbol or a sacramental action of God. Drawing on Scripture and biblical parallels with circumcision, we see that infants are included in the covenant while still being called to grow into faith and obedience.
Second Sunday of Christmas
Jeremiah 31:7-14
Psalm 84
Ephesians 1:3-14
Luke 2:41-52
What Is the Feast of the Epiphany?
What is the Feast of the Epiphany, and why do Christians celebrate it on January 6? On this edition of Ask the Church, we learn how Epiphany marks the revelation of God in Jesus Christ—especially to the Gentiles—and why it has been celebrated since the earliest centuries of the Church. We also discover how Epiphany opens the season of Ordinary Time, inviting Christians to reflect on how God’s self-revelation transforms everyday life. Listen in and join us in discovering why this ancient feast still matters today.
First Sunday of Christmas
Isaiah 61:10-62:5
Psalm 147:12-20
Galatians 3:23-4:7
John 1:1-18
Christmas Day
Isaiah 62:6-12
Psalm 97
Titus 3:4-7
Luke 2:6-20
Christmas Eve
Isaiah 9:1-7
Psalm 96
Titus 2:11-14
Luke 2:1-20
Fourth Sunday in Advent
Isaiah 7:10-17
Psalm 24
Romans 1:1-7
Matthew 1:18-25
A Christian Perspective on Death, Part 3
In this third session on death and dying, we explore the Bible’s foundational teaching on what death is—and what it is not. Drawing from Jesus’ declaration that God is “not the God of the dead, but of the living” (Mt 22:32; Mk 12.27; Lk 20:38), and from Paul’s teachings on the resurrection, this lesson examines the relationship between body, soul, and eternal life. Far from viewing death as the end of life, we learn how Scripture presents death as a transition that draws us further into a closer relationship with God. This session seeks to offer a clear, hope-filled Christian vision of death, rooted in faith in the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Why Did God Become Man?
Why did God become man? In this edition of Ask the Church, we explore the Christian teaching that the Incarnation is about far more than Christ’s death on the cross. Drawing from Ephesians 1, we see how Jesus’s entire life replays and renews human history on our behalf, uniting heaven and earth in Himself. Join us to learn how the Incarnation reveals God’s plan to remake humanity through Christ’s life, death, resurrection, and ascension.
Third Sunday in Advent
Isaiah 35
Psalm 146
James 5:7-20
Matthew 11:2-19
What Are the Thirty-Nine Articles of Religion?
What are the Thirty–Nine Articles of Religion, and why do they matter for Anglicans today? In this edition of Ask the Church, we seek to explain how the Articles emerged during the English Reformation to address key theological questions and how they continue to serve as an authoritative statement of Anglican belief. Although not a complete confession of faith, the Articles—together with Scripture, the Creeds, the liturgy, and the Ordinal—form a central part of Anglican doctrine.
A Christian Perspective on Death, Part 2
In this second session on death and dying, we focus on the ethical challenges Christians often encounter at the end of life, especially in medical settings. Drawing on Scripture, theology, and decades of experience in chaplaincy and healthcare ethics, the discussion explores questions of autonomy, dignity, quality of life, and decision-making. In lieu of offering formulas or easy answers, the lesson provides a Christian framework for thinking faithfully and compassionately about complex end-of-life decisions. It invites believers to approach these moments grounded in the conviction that every person is created in the image of God and held in His care.
Second Sunday in Advent
Isaiah 11:1-10
Psalm 72
Matthew 3:1-12
What Is Advent—and Why Do Christians Prepare Before Christmas?
What is Advent, and why do Christians prepare before celebrating Christmas? In this edition of Ask the Church, we trace the season back to the early centuries of the Church and explain why preparation—fasting, prayer, and repentance—comes before joy. Advent reminds us of the three comings of Christ: His birth in Bethlehem, His coming into our hearts, and His promised return. Read more to discover the meaning behind the season’s themes of longing, hope, and holy preparation.
First Sunday in Advent
Isaiah 2:1-5
Psalm 122
Romans 13:8-14
Matthew 24:29-44
Why Is Thanksgiving Such an Important Christian Virtue?
Why is thanksgiving such an important Christian virtue? Far more than a seasonal theme, gratitude is the basic posture of the soul that trusts God. Scripture shows that giving thanks is “faith in action,” shaping us into people marked by humility, dependence, and hope. This edition of Ask the Church explores why thanksgiving lies at the heart of the Christian life and how practicing it helps form the heart even when gratitude feels difficult.
A Christian Perspective on Death, Part 1
This Sunday School lesson takes a thoughtful look at how Christians understand death and dying, drawing on Scripture, the historic witness of the Church, and experiences from pastoral care and hospital chaplaincy. We explore why modern culture tends to avoid this topic and how movements such as the Enlightenment and Romanticism have shaped contemporary attitudes toward mortality. The lesson introduces the historic Christian idea of Ars moriendi, reflecting on how believers through the centuries have prepared for death with courage, faith, and trust in the Resurrection. This is an invitation to consider what it means to approach death as disciples of Jesus — grounded in our identity in Him and sustained by the hope of new life.