Christian practices Flashcards
Jesus life was more important than his death:death for
Repented for human’s original sin: ‘For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many’
Confirmation
‘If you continue in my word, you are truly my disciples; and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.’
‘Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life.’
Evangelism
Preaching the Gospel and converting people to Christianity
‘Go make disciples of all nations’
‘Faith by itself, if it doesn’t have works, is dead.’
Name one source of authority for holy communion
‘Take and eat; this is my body’
Name one source of authority for baptism
‘This is my beloved son, with whom I am well pleased’
Name one source of authority for pilgrimage
‘Faith by itself, if it doesnt have works, is dead.’
Name one source of authority for festivals
‘christ is risen from the dead, trampling death by death, and upon those in the tombs bestowing life’
Christian views on death
‘The one who believes in me will live, even though they die’-Jesus Bible
Evangelism
‘We announce what God has done because we are compelled by his love.’- Archbishop Welby
Charity work
‘Love your neighbour as yourself.’ - Jesus
The Parable of the Sheep and the Goats
Example of charity work
Christian aid - aims to provide food security and expose poverty.Operates in 30 countries
Ecumencialism
WCC has 345 members in 100 countries to seek unity.
The trouble in Ireland - Corrymeela was done to help reconcile.
Sources of authority for ecumencialism
‘There should be no division in the body.’
‘In Christ Jesus you are all children of God through faith.’
Sources of authority against ecumencialism
‘Pope Pius XI - Salvation can only be found in the Catholic church’.
Christian denominations barely agree on anything, how will they work together?
