Denominations Flashcards
What is the Protestant Evangelical belief about salvation?
Salvation is through Christ alone by his death on the cross for believers in their place.
What is the ultimate authority for Protestants?
The Bible is the ultimate authority in all matters.
What is fundamental for Protestants?
Spreading the gospel is fundamental so that people can be saved from hell.
How are Protestants often perceived regarding biblical views?
They are often seen as hard lined with ‘out of date’ biblical views on sexuality and gender roles.
What is the Church of England?
An established church in England with the Queen as the head and the Archbishop of Canterbury as the official spiritual leader.
What is the Anglican Communion?
A worldwide family of churches in over 160 countries.
How does the Church of England represent beliefs?
It is a very broad church representing a wide range of beliefs, based on the Bible and the 39 Articles.
What is the Church of England’s attitude towards sexual relationships?
It is becoming more progressive in its attitude towards sexual relationships and gender roles.
What is the largest Christian denomination in the world?
Roman Catholicism.
Who is the head of the Roman Catholic Church?
The Pope.
What do bishops represent in Roman Catholicism?
Bishops are thought to be successors of Jesus’ early followers.
What are the views of Roman Catholicism on sexual relationships?
It has strict views on sexual relationships and matters of life and death.
How is salvation viewed in Roman Catholicism?
Salvation is through Christ and works done by believers.
What does Protestant Pentecostalism emphasize?
The work of the Holy Spirit and the direct experience of the presence of God.
How is faith perceived in Pentecostalism?
Faith is NOT found through thinking or rituals.
What is a key characteristic of Pentecostal worship?
It is very energetic and dynamic.
What historical event is significant to Pentecostalism?
The Pentecost, when the Holy Spirit powerfully entered the first disciples.
What is the belief about the Bible in Pentecostalism?
They believe the Bible is totally without error.
What is the size of the Baptist denomination in the UK?
It is the fifth largest Christian group in the UK.
What does the name ‘Baptist’ refer to?
It comes from the ceremony of ‘baptism’ by total immersion underwater.
What is the guiding principle for Baptists?
The Bible, not church or ritual, is the guide in all things.
Who should run Baptist churches?
Churches should be run by believers, not figureheads such as bishops.
What is the Baptist stance on baptism?
They only baptize full believers, not infants.
What is the size of the Methodist denomination in Britain?
It is the fourth largest Christian group in Britain.
