Black and Red All Over: A Classic Confessing Anglican Podcast The Lightning Round (Articles 36-39)
May 23, 2025
Dive into a lively discussion on ecclesiastical polity and the implications of the Thirty-Nine Articles. Explore the intriguing question: was Queen Elizabeth I a British-accented pope? Discover how Anglican identity clashes with other traditions like Baptist theology. The conversation touches on the legacy of ordination, authority during Elizabethan times, and the complexities of Anabaptist beliefs about oaths and communalism. Concluding reflections encourage a deeper engagement with faith amidst a playful examination of rebellion and authority.
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Anglican Polity Flexibility
- Anglican ecclesiastical polity recognizes the ordinal as lawful, not superstitious, but adapts to time and place.
- This contrasts with Roman claims insisting on a singular valid form, denying historical ordinations across churches.
Civil Authority and Church
- Article 37 asserts the Queen's supreme civil authority over ecclesiastical matters, denying foreign jurisdiction.
- It distinguishes civil power from ministry of word and sacraments, emphasizing a role in restraining evildoers rather than spiritual oversight.
Political Dimension of Anti-Papacy
- The article's rejection of papal jurisdiction was both religious and political, defending England's sovereignty.
- Roman claims to depose Elizabeth supported treason, warranting harsh response for loyalty and order.