Anglican (ACNA)

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AnglicanEvangelical

Conservative Anglican, traditional biblical interpretation

Founded
2009
Headquarters
Ambridge, Pennsylvania, USA
Membership
134,000 members
Key Documents
Book of Common Prayer, 39 Articles, Fundamental Declarations

Theological Positions

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All people will eventually be saved (universalism).

End Times / stronglyDisagree

People who never hear the gospel cannot be saved.

Evangelism & Missions / agree

Jesus died on the cross for our sins.

Jesus / stronglyAgree

Jesus is the only way to salvation.

Jesus / stronglyAgree

Jesus never sinned during His earthly life.

Jesus / stronglyAgree

Jesus rose from the dead on the third day.

Jesus / stronglyAgree

Jesus was born of a virgin.

Jesus / stronglyAgree

A person can lose their salvation.

Salvation / neutral

A person must be born again to be saved.

Salvation / stronglyAgree

Baptism is required for salvation.

Salvation / neutral

Writings and Documents

2019 Book of Common Prayer

Introduces the ACNA Prayer Book, explaining liturgical principles, continuity with classic Anglican worship, and its mission to shape disciples by daily prayer.

Source: BCP 2019 Preface

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Fundamental Declarations

Core constitutional article affirming Scripture's authority, the historic Creeds, the sacraments of Baptism and Holy Communion, and the Church’s evangelistic mission.

Source: ACNA Fundamental Declarations, From Article 1

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The Jerusalem Declaration

Global Anglican manifesto (GAFCON 2008) summarising fourteen points of orthodox faith, mission and moral teaching, calling churches to Biblical renewal.

Source: Jerusalem Declaration, Point 8

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To Be a Christian: An Anglican Catechism

J. I. Packer-edited catechism preface outlining purpose, structure (Creed, Lord’s Prayer, Ten Commandments) and missional vision for evangelism and formation.

Source: Catechism Approved Edition, Preface

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