“Therefore I urge you, brothers, on account of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind…” — Romans 12:1–2 (BSB)
“Since you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God.” — Colossians 3:1–3 (BSB)
“For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all men. It teaches us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live sensible, upright, and godly lives in the present age, as we wait for the blessed hope—the glorious appearance of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ.” — Titus 2:11–13 (BSB)
The Christian life begins at baptism, when we are brought into union with Christ and His Church. It is sustained by prayer, Scripture, fellowship, and the Sacraments—especially the Eucharist, which strengthens us to live faithfully. It involves spiritual discipline and growth in holiness, as we learn to walk by the Spirit, resist sin, love our neighbor, and live in hope of Christ’s return.
Canon Dr. Joel Scandrett (Trinity School for Ministry) writes, “The Christian life is not just about going to heaven when we die—it’s about becoming like Christ while we live. It is a life of transformation, carried out in the ordinary rhythms of worship, obedience, and love.”
Bishop Julian Dobbs (Diocese of the Living Word, ACNA) explains, “To live as a Christian is to walk in the footsteps of Christ. It is a daily dying to self and rising with Him, bearing witness to the Gospel in word and deed.”
The 1662 Book of Common Prayer reflects the shape of the Christian life through its daily prayers, confession of sin, regular Communion, and calendar of feasts and fasts. Its catechism teaches that we are called “to serve God truly all the days of our life,” in faith, obedience, and charity.
J.C. Ryle wrote, “The Christian life is a battle and a pilgrimage. It is not easy—but it is joyful. It is a life of peace with God, war with sin, and patient hope in Christ’s return.” (Holiness, 1877)
Archbishop Foley Beach (ACNA) has said, “The Christian life is a life of surrender and power—surrender to the Lordship of Jesus, and power through the Holy Spirit to live for Him. It is not boring. It is beautiful.”
This life glorifies Christ because it flows from Him, depends on Him, and leads us to reflect His image more fully day by day, until we see Him face to face.
St. Augustine of Hippo (354–430 AD): “To live the Christian life is to walk toward the eternal city with the cross on your back and hope in your heart.” — Sermon 169
St. Basil the Great (c. 330–379 AD): “The Christian must shine in word, in conduct, in love, in faith, and in purity. His life must be a continual offering to God.” — The Long Rules, 1.3
St. John Chrysostom (c. 347–407 AD): “A Christian is not known by his words alone, but by his life. Let your home, your work, and your conduct preach Christ.” — Homily on Acts, 20
An Anglican Catechism (Expanded) offers over 350+ Scripture-based answers to the core truths of the Christian faith. Each entry includes biblical texts, theological insight, and reflections from historic and contemporary Anglican voices. Rooted in the classical tradition, it is designed for teaching, discipleship, and spiritual formation.
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