This Isn't an "Empty Ritual." Protestants Need It

The sign of the cross is one of the most recognizable Christian rituals, but is it something we should do? In this video, I talk about the history of the sign of the cross, address concerns about superstition, empty ritualism, and, ultimately, argue that Protestants can and should engage in this practice. Join Me on the Camino!: https://www.gospelsimplicity.com/pilgrimage Pre-order my novel, The Long Road to Holy Island: https://amzn.to/4sISAC9 Get access to my book club, one-on-one office hours, show notes, and more: https://patreon.com/gospelsimplicity Make a one-time donation: https://paypal.me/gospelsimplicity Book a meeting: https://calendly.com/gospelsimplicity/meet-with-austin Read my writings: https://austinsuggs.substack.com 00:00 The Sign of the Cross 01:30 2nd Century History 03:33 Tertullian 04:41 St. Basil 05:47 Historical Takeaways 06:55 Why Did We Stop? 09:11 Habit, Ritual, and Virtue 12:19 Superstition? 15:30 Application Disclaimer: Links in the description may contain affiliate links, from which I receive a small percentage of the purchase.