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martin luther encouraged … and denounced …

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encouraged a return to the care beliefs, tenets and rituals of the christian faith

denouncing indulgences, which he believed exploited the religion

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martin luther promoted a belief which highlighted the path to salvation through …

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promoted a belief in his solo teachings which highlighted the path to salvation through ‘faith alone’

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luther translated …

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Luther translated the Bible into German which allowed people to understand Christian teachings without going to through the clergy

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martin luther is seen as the inspiration for this reformation… explain the effect of its formation

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Protestant Reformation

diversified the Christian faith and allowed it to represent the changing needs of its believers

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ninety five theses which were a collection of …

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Ninety-five theses which were a collection of controversial statements criticising the corrupt nature of the Catholic Church and the Pope one of these theses being banning the use of indulgences - align with his five solae of “sola scriptura”

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sola scriptura beliefs

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revelation, bible alone is the highest authority

bible alone is the ultimate authority in working out what is true about christian faith

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sola christus beliefs

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Christ is the sole mediator between humankind and God

relates to Divinity and Humanity of Jesus Christ, Nature of God, Trinity

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impact of solas

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brought wider attention to luther and his theological ideas

challenged church based on beliefs of intercession through saints, being able to earn indulgences etc.

Argued against the power of the clergies to interpret scripture for the people

rejected supreme power of the church

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how many lutheran adherents today

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estimated 72.3 million adherents today

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sola fide (faith alone) beliefs

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we are saved by faith alone

Abraham is one example of this - he did not necessarily do any good, but he simply believed in God

God simply asks that we have faith and accept Jesus’ death takes the punishment for our sins that we deserve

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sola fide (faith alone) quote

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“The justified will live by faith” Romans 1: 17

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sola gratia (by grace alone)

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Salvation

Grace - undeserved gift

Humans do not earn God’s favour, love or forgiveness

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Soli Deo Gloria (Glory to god alone)

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Nature of God

Christ is the sole mediator between humankind and God

Opposes the idea that Christians had to store up merit they could distribute to less holy people

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contribution of translating bible from latin

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New Testament made available in 1522 after Luther wrote it in Wartburg Castle

relocated the ability to interpret the bible from the clergies to the people

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impact for translated bible

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made the bible accessible for the vernacular, rather than having to reply on a Priest read for them

Allowed lay people to interpret the Bible independently without influence from Priests

Significant to Reformation by contributing to the ‘Priesthood of all believers’

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contribution of challenging papal authority

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Suggested that Bible was the centre of Christian life, not the Pope

Liberty of a Christian Man emphasised the primacy of scripture and the priesthood of all believers, rather than papal authority

Bible was final authority, not Church

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impact of challenging papal authority

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Rejected the supreme power of the Church

Diminished authority of the Church

Public shift in belief that Pope had authority to damn people to Hell

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established first protestant church contribution

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acted as catalyst for protestant reformation

Separation of Church and State

turned into violent peasant revolt across europe

caused catholic counter-reformation and council of trent which brought important formations to christianity

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describe environmental ethics in christianity

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governed by scripture

provide adherents with clear teachings on intrinsic goodness of god’s creation

addresses principles of stewardship and justice

christianity has deep concern for natural environment → adherents are given duty to care for it and future generations

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environmental ethics broad scripture as a source

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teachings on how to live an ethical life:

The Genesis creation stories state that God is the creator and has appointed humanity the responsibility to care for earth (stewardship)

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stewardship explanation

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as creation’s stewards, human being are to appreciate, care for and protect the gift of the earth and its resources.

They are God’s representatives and have dominion over all created things.

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genesis quote on stewardship “god took the man and settled him in…”

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god took the man and settled him in the Garden of Eden to cultivate and take care of it” - Genesis 2:15

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evangelicals for climate action (stewardship)

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organisation in the US

coming together and taking action to overcome the climate crisis

influencing senior leaders to initiate real change, and holding political leaders accountable.

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stewardship link to belief (salvation/nature of god and the trinity)

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stewardship in christianity follows from the belief that human beings are created by the same God that created the universe and everything in it. To look after the Earth, and this God’s dominion, is the responsibility of the Christian steward

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baptism description

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rite of initiation whereby christian churches welcome new members into their faith community,

rite of christian baptism involves pouring, sprinkling or immersing in water. This symbolises death and rebirth

welcoming rite, liturgy of the word, renunciation of sin, profession of faith, and baptism in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

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baptism symbols

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baptismal candle, as the light of christ overcomes darkness/evil, and oil, whereby the candidate is anointed with the oil of catechumens, providing healing and strength associated with the rebirth of Cross

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process of baptism

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welcoming rite

liturgy of the word

renunciation of sin a profession of faith

baptism with water in the name of the father, Son and the Holy Spirit

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revelation in baptism

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jesus’ baptism is the setting of the theophan, a manifestation of deity in physical form, as jesus was baptised on earth

scripture is also read throughout the ceremony to affirm its biblical origins in the Old Testament, connecting with the word of God as a manifestation of faith.

baptism’s water also symbolises the pouring out of the Holy Spirit

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revelation of baptism quote “for all of you who were…

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For all of you who were baptised into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. (Galatians 3:27 )

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baptism membership to christian community

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Child of God and member of the Body of Christ

Facilitates the beginning of a connection with God

Baptism is the first step on the path to grace from God, modelling oneself on the teachings of Christ where one is called to do good works.

Demonstrates the saving power of God in an adherent’s life, thereby an act of thanksgiving for the gift of salvation

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how does baptism act as a method of membership of the christian community?

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baptised adherents are considered child of god and member of the body of christ

facilitates the connection between an adherent and god

allows adherents to model themselves based on the teachings of christ

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“i baptise you …”

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“I baptise you in the name of the father and of the son and of the holy spirit.”

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how is the community strengthened by baptism ?

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community is responsible in guiding the faith lives of individuals on their journey to salvation

more adherents means larger spread of the word of god and therefore restoration of goodness within the greater community

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all things were created by him…

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all things were created by him… in him all things hold together

colossians

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god as the creator calls…

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god as the creator calls humanity into a relationship and interdependence with nature

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god saw everything that he…

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god saw everything that he had made, indeed it was good

genesis

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everything created…

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everything created by god is good

timothy

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his eternal power and…

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his eternal power and divine nature have been clearly seen

romans

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the kingdom of god…

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the kingdom of god is like a mustard seed

matthew

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responsibility over all the earth…

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responsibility over all the earth and the creatures that move along the ground

genesis

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JMPC: examining their behaviour and pledging…

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JMPC: examining their behaviour and pledging meaningful sacrifice, collective responsibility is vital starting point for environmental sustainability

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the people bearing the most….

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the people bearing the most… catastrophic consequences are the poorest people on the planet

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i baptise you with….

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i baptise you with water for repentence

matthew

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repent, and be…

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repent, and be baptised

acts

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when we are baptised into union…

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when we are baptised into union, we were baptised into union with his death

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as soon as jesus was baptised …

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as soon as jesus was baptised … heaven was opened

genesis

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those baptised are….

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those baptised are pardonded and cleansed by christ

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