A STATEMENT ON THE RESPONSE OF THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH TO THE DAR ES SALAAM COMMUNIQUÉ

A STATEMENT ON THE RESPONSE OF THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH TO THE DAR ES SALAAM COMMUNIQUÉ

In accordance with our desire to walk “in a manner worthy of the calling to which we have been called, … eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.” Ephesians (4:1,2) we have looked forward with hope to the response of The Episcopal Church as requested by the Primates when we met earlier in the year in Dar es Salaam. That request was the culmination of many conversations and years of painful negotiations. It was our expressed desire to provide one final opportunity for an unequivocal assurance from The Episcopal Church of their commitment to the mind and teaching of the Communion. We also made clear that it is a time for clarity and a rejection of what hitherto has been endless series of ambiguous and misleading statements. Sadly it seems that our hopes were not well founded and our pleas have once again been ignored.

While we await a meeting of all the Primates to receive and determine the adequacy of The Episcopal Church’s response it seems clear from first reading that what is offered is not a whole hearted embrace of traditional Christian teaching and in particular the teaching that is expressed in Lambeth Resolution 1.10. The unequivocal assurances that we sought have not been given; what we have is a carefully calculated attempt to win support to ensure attendance at the Lambeth Conference and continued involvement in the life of the Communion.

Instead of the change of heart (repentance) that we sought what we have been offered is merely a temporary adjustment in an unrelenting determination to “bring the rest of the Communion along” as stated by a bishop at one of the press conferences. We also note that while we have repeatedly asked for a moratorium on same-sex blessings –across the Episcopal Church the clergy have continued with these blessings with the full knowledge and support of the Diocesan bishops even if not technically authorized.

This attitude towards the Word of God and the requests of the Communion is at odds with the Spirit of the One we serve. The Unity that Christ commands can only be found in obedience to the Truth revealed in the Holy Scriptures and mutual submission to one another. The Gospel message of freedom, justice and dignity for all persons can only be found in heartfelt repentance and joyful obedience to the Truth.

Whoever has my commands and obeys them, he is the one who loves me. He who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I too will love him and show myself to him.” John 14:21

THE CHURCH OF NIGERIA (Anglican Communion)

THE MOST REV. PETER J. AKINOLA, D.D, CON
Archbishop, Metropolitan and Primate of All Nigeria.

Sincerely,

The Most Revd. Peter J Akinola, CON, DD

    Comments & Responses

  1. God bless you Archbishop Akinola! the Lord continue to give you the strength and fortitude to stand against the wiles Satan who is pulling
    TEC’s strings.  The victory has already been won on Calvary, the gates of Hell will not prevail against Christ’s church

    Posted by  on  09/28  at  08:56 AM

  2. Yes, God Bless and Keep You ArchBishop Akinola and all of the Primates and Bishops who take the same stand that you are taking.

    Under no circumstances should the Christian Church bend to meet the unholy demands of The Episcopalian Church. 

    There are many more that support the Global South and Southern Cone (in North America) than are speaking out.  The time for the quiet north american Anglican/Episcopalians who stand on the Supremacy of Scripture has come.  It is the time to speak out against the onslaught of TEC and against the evil one who is in control of TEC and the ACofC

    Posted by  on  09/28  at  09:38 AM

  3. Thank you Archbishop Akinola for your faithful response.God bless you and the other archbishops who stand for the faith once received. I am in a very small church in Tx and I don’t many places to choose from and am considering an Orthodox church here.  The Lord willing I have too many years to stay in the apostate TEC.  Lord have mercy.

    Posted by  on  09/28  at  09:50 AM

  4. Thank you your Grace and God bless you for standing firm and speaking the truth.

    Posted by Br. John Paul, CSJ  on  09/28  at  11:00 PM

  5. Dear Archbishop Akinola.

    If you succeed in your ambition to the wear the Pallium and the Triple Tiara, as Head of the new Church of the Global South; in your desire to lead a schismatic movement in God’s Church, do remember that Christ’s glory earned him only a Crown of Thorns. (Blessed are the meek!)

    “God forbid that I should glory, save in the Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ - through whom the world is crucified to me, and I to the world” -
    The words of the Apostle Paul.

    Posted by  on  10/05  at  05:14 PM

  6. Matthew 7:15 (New King James Version)
    You Will Know Them by Their Fruits

    15 “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves

    Ron Smith:  Seems to me that Archbishop Akinola is fully aware of false prophets who call themselves “father” but who indeed are ravenous wolves.  You continue to try to put down the very persons in the Anglican Communion who are trying to keep the Teachings of Jesus Christ AND the Supremacy of Scripture IN the church.

    I’m not saying you are a wolf in sheeps clothing, however, having read your accusing words for the past number of months, the evidence just keeps accumulating.  It is not up to me to judge you, but I believe you are putting yourself forth in judgement all by yourself.

    I believe that Archbishop Akinola is moving forward in the right direction, being led by the Holy Spirit and not the spirit of deception.

    Posted by  on  10/05  at  09:41 PM

  7. re the last paragraph, above:

    I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, Our Lord - extract from the credal statement of the world-wide Anglican Communion. Fr. Ron.

    Posted by  on  10/12  at  05:42 AM

  8. Avapro | Hyzaar | Relafen | Glyburide | Tricor

    Posted by  on  11/03  at  08:42 AM
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