Christian Practices Flashcards
Non-Liturgical Worship
Meaning:
Doesn’t follow a set text or ritual; vague structure.
Importance:
1. They can allow the Holy Spirit to guide them in order to be inspired by God.
2. Using words chosen by someone else doesn’t allow Christians to express their own feelings to God, therefore not strengthening their relationship with him.
Quote:
“So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ.” - Bible
Liturgical Worship
Meaning:
Follows a set order or pattern in the service.
Importance:
1. When the formal liturgy of the Eucharist occurs, it’s a way of Christians living out Jesus’ instructions, and showing their dedication to God.
2. Following the same format helps worship become a ritual in a Christian’s life, helping them to always be mindful of God.
Quote:
“Where two or more are gathered in my name, I am among them.” - Bible
Public Worship
Importance:
1. Christians may be unsure what to say or do on their own, but in public worship someone can guide them, giving their worship meaning.
2. Allows them to feel close not only to God, but to God’s people, building the church community.
Quote:
“Where two or more are gathered in my name, I am among them.” - Bible
Private Worship
Importance:
1. Christians can choose what they’re saying to God, making their worship more heartfelt and meaningful.
2. Jesus told his disciples to pray in private as God would see them and they wouldn’t be tempted to show off, therefore they’d be following Jesus’ teachings.
Quote:
“When you pray, go into your room […] and pray to your father who is unseen.” - Bible
Charismatic Worship (meaning only)
Meaning:
A type of non-liturgical worship. They believe the Holy Spirit guides them.
Believer’s Baptism
Meaning: When the person being baptised is already a Christian. They can make a conscious procession of their faith.
Importance:
1. It is more powerful to be baptised as an adult because the ceremony is arguably about dedicating yourself to God, which an infant cannot do.
2. Baptism washes away the sin the Christian has performed in their life, which wouldn’t make sense for an infant, as they don’t have any sin.
Quote:
“Baptism is faith in action.” - Bible
Infant Baptism
Meaning:
When the person being baptised is a child and able to make an informed decision about their baptism.
Importance:
1. Removes original sin, brought upon the world when Adam and Eve disobeyed God, so that the baby won’t go to hell if they die young.
2. Gives the child the gift of the Holy Spirit, allowing them to grow up with God’s love and protection.
Quote:
“No one can enter the kingdom of God unless he is born of water and the Spirit.” - Bible
Easter
Importance:
1. Jesus died for our sins, so that we can know God and have eternal life in Heaven.
2. Jesus came back from the dead during Easter, which proves the power of God.
Quote:
“I am the resurrection and the life.” - Bible
Christmas
Importance:
1. It is the time when God became human in the form of Jesus, demonstrating God’s immanence and love for humanity.
2. It is a time of generosity, a core value in Christianity, and Churches often provide shelter and food for those in need.
Quote:
“The Word became flesh and lived among us.” - Bible
2 uses of the Bible & quote
- Parables, like the Good Samaritan, teach Christians how to best serve God.
- Used in ceremonies, like weddings, to link the ceremony to the life and teachings of Christ.
Quote:
“All scripture is God-breathed.” - Bible
Significance of prayer (5 things)
- Adoration
- Confession
- Thanking
- Petition (asking)
- Intercession (help for others)
Sacrament meaning
Special ceremonies that are signs of God’s grace. E.g. Baptism
2 different views about Eucharist
- Catholics believe that the bread and the wine become the actual flesh and blood of Jesus Christ. (Transubstantiation.)
- Church of England Christians believe that the bread and wine hold the spiritual presence of the body and blood of Jesus but do not become it.
Quote: “He who eats My Flesh and drinks My Blood abides in me, and I in him.”
