From The Jerusalem Post-
Amidst a show of religious splendor, we witnessed an acceleration of the capitulation to Rome by the Anglican Church during the pope’s recent visit to the UK. It was truly sad to see the Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams, bowing to the Pope. It seems that for some four decades now, discussions to reunite the two churches have been underway in Rome. This supposedly will give new credibility to the churches in the world! But will it, and at what cost?
Whatever dubious start the Anglican Church had 500 years ago, the sovereign hand of God was evident, as it led to:
1. THE REDISCOVERY OF BIBLICAL TRUTH
The 39 Articles which form the theological foundation of Anglicanism are biblically sound, and can in large part be embraced by Evangelicals.
2. THE PRINTING OF THE BIBLE
Britain’s break with Rome enabled ordinary people to finally read the Bible in their mother tongues and grasp its heavenly and saving message. The role that the King James Bible of 1611 has played in reaching the world is immense. It was, by the way, a Puritan initiative!
3. A GREAT REVIVAL
The Wesleyan Revival came out of the Anglican Church. It was effective because it ignited a flame of truth that was in the Church but had been long neglected. As a result, millions were swept into the Kingdom of God.
4. A GREAT MISSIONARY ZEAL
In the 19th Century, the reality of Jesus within Anglican circles drove countless men out into the world to preach his message of love and forgiveness. This included men like Hudson Taylor, William Carey (the father of modern missions), William Wilberforce (who abolished slavery), Dr.David Livingstone (who opened Africa to the message of Jesus), and many more.
More here-
http://www.jpost.com/ChristianInIsrael/Features/Article.aspx?id=194224
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