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Oliver Buchannon
John Dixon

Anglo-Catholic Christian in Virginia, rural, retired, church warden. The Blog is a poke the Anglican 39 Articles of Religion.

Jesus Christ

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Christ’s Prophecy Stands: The Covenant Unbroken

Aug 18, 2026

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7 min read

Christ’s Prophecy Stands: The Covenant Unbroken

Do not be deceived by new winds of doctrine they are vain things fondly held.

John Dixon
John Dixon

Seven Deadly Sins

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The Harmony of Trinitytide: Logic of Grace, Mercy, and Duty as Means to Resist the Seven Deadly Sins

Jun 22, 2026

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6 min read

The Harmony of Trinitytide: Logic of Grace, Mercy, and Duty as Means to Resist the Seven Deadly Sins

--and How These Doctrines are Reflected in the 1928 BCP Catechism

John Dixon
John Dixon
St. Augustine's Message on Trinity 2 Is Relevant Today.

Jun 22, 2026

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4 min read

St. Augustine's Message on Trinity 2 Is Relevant Today.

Love as the Proof of Life and Response to the Great Supper!

John Dixon
John Dixon

Jesus Christ

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Trinity I: Living in the Love That Makes Us Free

Jun 9, 2026

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5 min read

Trinity I: Living in the Love That Makes Us Free

John Dixon
John Dixon

Judgment

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Love Is the True Test

Jun 2, 2026

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2 min read

Love Is the True Test

Wisdom from those who came before us on the First Sunday after Trinity

John Dixon
John Dixon
Celebrating the Mystery of the Trinity:

May 30, 2026

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3 min read

Celebrating the Mystery of the Trinity:

What Saint Athanasius Can Teach Us Today!

John Dixon
John Dixon

Jesus Christ

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The Patristic Understanding of Speaking in Tongues at Pentecost

May 23, 2026

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1 min read

The Patristic Understanding of Speaking in Tongues at Pentecost

John Dixon
John Dixon

Jesus Christ

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Pentecost: The Fulfillment of the Jewish Feast and the Birth of the Church!

May 19, 2026

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3 min read

Pentecost: The Fulfillment of the Jewish Feast and the Birth of the Church!

John Dixon
John Dixon
Why the Old One-Year Lectionary Might Help You Remember the Gospel Better

May 17, 2026

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8 min read

Why the Old One-Year Lectionary Might Help You Remember the Gospel Better

(And actually grow in the doctrines that shape your life so you can "work out your salvation!)

John Dixon
John Dixon

Jesus Christ

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Ascension Day -What Is It, Why Should I Know About It?

May 13, 2026

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1 min read

Ascension Day -What Is It, Why Should I Know About It?

John Dixon
John Dixon

Passover

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Discovering the Ancient Roots of How We Worship.

Apr 29, 2026

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4 min read

Discovering the Ancient Roots of How We Worship.

Jesus fulfilled all the Law and the Prophets and gave Himself as our New Passover Meal.

John Dixon
John Dixon

Vincent's Rule

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The Holy Spirit is Drawing Young People to Ancient Faith

Apr 12, 2026

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9 min read

The Holy Spirit is Drawing Young People to Ancient Faith

– And Why Rome's Synodality Documents Present a Moving Target.

John Dixon
John Dixon

Palm Sunday

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From Before Thomas Aquinas, To An Obscure Anglican Vicar, To You.

Apr 7, 2026

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15 min read

From Before Thomas Aquinas, To An Obscure Anglican Vicar, To You.

1500 years of coherent doctrine rises above competing factions and fluffy performance churches for you.

John Dixon
John Dixon

Catechism

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The One Year Lectionary Supports the BCP Catechism.

Apr 6, 2026

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11 min read

The One Year Lectionary Supports the BCP Catechism.

Using the 3 Year Lectionary dilutes the direct weekly reinforcement of Catechism especially in what is called "Ordinary Time.

John Dixon
John Dixon

Passion of Christ

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Holy Week: the New Moses leads a New Exodus into the New Promised Land

Mar 31, 2026

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10 min read

Holy Week: the New Moses leads a New Exodus into the New Promised Land

How the ancient one year Lectionary teaches divine doctrine through the practice of common prayer.

John Dixon
John Dixon
Why the Three Year Lectionary Misses the Mark of Catholicity

Mar 30, 2026

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9 min read

Why the Three Year Lectionary Misses the Mark of Catholicity

A novelty replaced a formulary and nobody noticed.

John Dixon
John Dixon
The New Covenant: Why the Old Law Pointed to Something Better

Mar 29, 2026

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13 min read

The New Covenant: Why the Old Law Pointed to Something Better

The Dispensationalist controversy over the nature of modern Israel during the war with Iran is red hot on social media and deserves a serious examination. OPINION

John Dixon
John Dixon

eschatology

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Why the Church Matters (and Isn’t Just “Me and Jesus”)

Mar 28, 2026

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11 min read

Why the Church Matters (and Isn’t Just “Me and Jesus”)

Francis J. Hall’s Theological Outlines, Volume III: The Doctrine of the Church and of Last Things or Why Dispensationalism Was Never a First or Last Thing, But a Very Late Thing.

John Dixon
John Dixon

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