Three Myths of GAFCON Three Myths of GAFCON

Three Myths of GAFCON

Three Myths of GAFCON • We are leaving the Church of England

Three Myths of GAFCON • We are leaving the Church of England • We are being divisive or schismatic

Three Myths of GAFCON • We are leaving the Church of England • We are being divisive or schismatic • We are acting precipitously without consultation

‘Do not give any of your children to be sacrificed to Molech, for you must not profane the name of your God. I am the LORD. 22 “ ‘Do not lie with a man as one lies with a woman; that is detestable. 23 “ ‘Do not have sexual relations with an animal and defile yourself with it. ” (Leviticus 18: 21 -23)

“In the same way the men also abandoned natural relations with women and were inflamed with lust for one another. Men committed indecent acts with other men, and received in themselves the due penalty for their perversion. ” (Romans 1: 27)

“We also know that law is made not for the righteous but for lawbreakers and rebels, the ungodly and sinful, the unholy and irreligious; for those who kill their fathers or mothers, for murderers, 10 for adulterers and perverts, for slave traders and liars and perjurers—and for whatever else is contrary to the sound doctrine. ” (1 Timothy 1: 9 -10)

“Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor male prostitutes nor homosexual offenders 10 nor thieves nor the greedy nor drunkards nor slanderers nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God. 11 And that is what some of you were. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God. ” (1 Corinthians 6: 9 -11)

“In a similar way, Sodom and Gomorrah and the surrounding towns gave themselves up to sexual immorality and perversion. They serve as an example of those who suffer the punishment of eternal fire. ” (Jude 1: 7)

1943 Lectionary readings touching upon homosexual practice are declared difficult by ECUSA and removed from the lectionary.

1943 Lectionary readings touching upon homosexual practice are declared difficult by ECUSA and removed from the lectionary. 1989 Bishop Spong of Newark openly and knowingly ordains a non-celebate homosexual.

1943 Lectionary readings touching upon homosexual practice are declared difficult by ECUSA and removed from the lectionary. 1989 Bishop Spong of Newark openly and knowingly ordains a non-celebate homosexual. 1994 Bishop Spong drafts the Koinonia Statement defining homosexuality as morally neutral and affirming support for the ordination of homosexuals.

1943 Lectionary readings touching upon homosexual practice are declared difficult by ECUSA and removed from the lectionary. 1989 Bishop Spong of Newark openly and knowingly ordains a non-celebate homosexual. 1994 Bishop Spong drafts the Koinonia Statement defining homosexuality as morally neutral and affirming support for the ordination of homosexuals. 1997 ECUSA General Convention defeats a motion to endorse the Kuala Lumpur Statement, which affirmed the Bible’s teaching on human sexuality.

July 1998 Lambeth Conference passes Resolution 1. 10 affirming the biblical teaching on human sexuality.

July 1998 Lambeth Conference passes Resolution 1. 10 affirming the biblical teaching on human sexuality. 1998 Synod of Diocese of New Westminster in the Church of Canada votes to endorse the blessing of same sex unions, although bishop urges caution for the time being.

July 1998 Lambeth Conference passes Resolution 1. 10 affirming the biblical teaching on human sexuality. 1998 Synod of Diocese of New Westminster in the Church of Canada votes to endorse the blessing of same sex unions, although bishop urges caution for the time being. 2002 Synod of the Diocese of New Westminster votes for the third time to endorse the blessing of same sex unions, this time with the support and encouragement of the bishop (a number of evangelical leaders, including Jim Packer and David Short) walk out.

23 July 2002 Rowan Williams announced as Archbishop of Canterbury despite having admitted that he had knowing ordained a homosexual man.

23 July 2002 Rowan Williams announced as Archbishop of Canterbury despite having admitted that he had knowing ordained a homosexual man. 20 May 2003 The Bishop of Oxford announces that Jeffrey John, an advocate of gay rights and himself a non-practicing homosexual, will be the next Bishop of Reading.

23 July 2002 Rowan Williams announced as Archbishop of Canterbury despite having admitted that he had knowing ordained a homosexual man. 20 May 2003 The Bishop of Oxford announces that Jeffrey John, an advocate of gay rights and himself a non-practicing homosexual, will be the next Bishop of Reading. 7 June 2003 Gene Robinson, a practicing gay man is elected as bishop of New Hampshire.

23 July 2002 Rowan Williams announced as Archbishop of Canterbury despite having admitted that he had knowing ordained a homosexual man. 20 May 2003 The Bishop of Oxford announces that Jeffrey John, an advocate of gay rights and himself a non-practicing homosexual, will be the next Bishop of Reading. 7 June 2003 Gene Robinson, a practicing gay man is elected as bishop of New Hampshire. 6 July 2003 Jeffrey John withdraws his nomination as Bishop of Reading after much discussion in the press and a meeting with the Archbishop of Canterbury.

August 2003 General Convention of ECUSA votes to confirm Gene Robinson.

August 2003 General Convention of ECUSA votes to confirm Gene Robinson. 2 Nov. 2003 Consecration of Gene Robinson as Bishop of New Hampshire.

August 2003 General Convention of ECUSA votes to confirm Gene Robinson. 2 Nov. 2003 Consecration of Gene Robinson as Bishop of New Hampshire. April 2004 retired Bishop Otis Charles ‘marries’ his homosexual partner in Pasadena.

August 2003 General Convention of ECUSA votes to confirm Gene Robinson. 2 Nov. 2003 Consecration of Gene Robinson as Bishop of New Hampshire. April 2004 retired Bishop Otis Charles ‘marries’ his homosexual partner in Pasadena. June 2008 Martin Dudley performs a blessing service at St Bartholomew's Church, London for two male clergy using wording from the Prayer Book Marriage Service.

5 July: PCC Away Day

5 July: PCC Away Day 21 July: BBC Documentary on GAFCON

5 July: PCC Away Day 21 July: BBC Documentary on GAFCON August: Global Primates Council

5 July: PCC Away Day 21 July: BBC Documentary on GAFCON August: Global Primates Council September: Sermon Series

5 July: PCC Away Day 21 July: BBC Documentary on GAFCON August: Global Primates Council September: Sermon Series 11 October: Day Conference

5 July: PCC Away Day 21 July: BBC Documentary on GAFCON August: Global Primates Council September: Sermon Series 11 October: Day Conference October: PCC Response

5 July: PCC Away Day 21 July: BBC Documentary on GAFCON August: Global Primates Council September: Sermon Series 11 October: Day Conference October: PCC Response November: Deanery Synod Discussion

1. the acceptance and promotion within the provinces of the Anglican Communion of a different ‘gospel’ (cf. Galatians 1: 6 -8) which is contrary to the apostolic gospel.

“I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting the one who called you by the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel 7 which is really no gospel at all. Evidently some people are throwing you into confusion and are trying to pervert the gospel of Christ. 8 But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach a gospel other than the one we preached to you, let him be eternally condemned!

“ 9 As we have already said, so now I say again: If anybody is preaching to you a gospel other than what you accepted, let him be eternally condemned!” 10 Am I now trying to win the approval of men, or of God? Or am I trying to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a servant of Christ. ” (Galatians 6: 1 -9)

2. the declaration by provincial bodies in the Global South that they are out of communion with bishops and churches that promote this false gospel.

“Anyone who runs ahead and does not continue in the teaching of Christ does not have God; whoever continues in the teaching has both the Father and the Son. 10 If anyone comes to you and does not bring this teaching, do not take him into your house or welcome him. Anyone who welcomes him shares in his wicked work. ” (2 John 1: 9 -11)

3. the manifest failure of the Communion Instruments to exercise discipline in the face of overt heterodoxy.

“Warn a divisive person once, and then warn him a second time. After that, have nothing to do with him. 11 You may be sure that such a man is warped and sinful; he is self-condemned. ” (Titus 3: 10 -11)

“Warn a divisive person once, and then warn him a second time. After that, have nothing to do with him. 11 You may be sure that such a man is warped and sinful; he is self-condemned. ” (Titus 3: 10 -11) “I urge you, brothers, to watch out for those who cause divisions and put obstacles in your way that are contrary to the teaching you have learned. Keep away from them. 18 For such people are not serving our Lord Christ, but their own appetites. By smooth talk and flattery they deceive the minds of naive people. ” (Romans 16: 17 -18)

The 1998 Lambeth Statement on Human Sexuality : Resolution 1. 10

The 1998 Lambeth Statement on Human Sexuality : Resolution 1. 10 • in view of the teaching of Scripture, upholds faithfulness in marriage between a man and a woman in lifelong union, and believes that abstinence is right for those who are not called to marriage;

The 1998 Lambeth Statement on Human Sexuality : Resolution 1. 10 • in view of the teaching of Scripture, upholds faithfulness in marriage between a man and a woman in lifelong union, and believes that abstinence is right for those who are not called to marriage; • while rejecting homosexual practice as incompatible with Scripture, calls on all our people to minister pastorally and sensitively to all irrespective of sexual orientation

The 1998 Lambeth Statement on Human Sexuality : Resolution 1. 10 • in view of the teaching of Scripture, upholds faithfulness in marriage between a man and a woman in lifelong union, and believes that abstinence is right for those who are not called to marriage; • while rejecting homosexual practice as incompatible with Scripture, calls on all our people to minister pastorally and sensitively to all irrespective of sexual orientation • cannot advise the legitimising or blessing of same sex unions nor ordaining those involved in same gender unions

The Doctrine of the Church: Canon A 5

The Doctrine of the Church: Canon A 5 The doctrine of the Church is grounded in the Holy Scriptures and in such teachings of the ancient Fathers and Councils of the Church as are agreeable to the said Scriptures. In particular, such doctrine is to be found in the Thirty-nine Articles of Religion, the Book of Common Prayer and the Ordinal.

The Doctrine of the Church: Article 20

The Doctrine of the Church: Article 20 The Church hath power to decree Rites or Ceremonies, and authority in Controversies of Faith: And yet it is not lawful for the Church to ordain anything that is contrary to God's Word written, neither may it so expound one place of Scripture, that it be repugnant to another. Wherefore, although the Church be a witness and keeper of holy Writ, yet, as it ought not to decree anything against the same, so besides the same ought it not to enforce any thing to be believed for necessity of Salvation.

The Jerusalem Declaration

Conclusion: Message from Jerusalem

Conclusion: Message from Jerusalem “But if serving the LORD seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your forefathers served …or the gods … in whose land you are living. But as for me and my household, we will serve the LORD. ” (Joshua 24: 15)