Exam #1 Flashcards
Definition of Sacrament (HOD)
An outward and visible sign of inward and spiritual grace.
SA Position on Baptism
The only distinctive and utterly unique Christian baptism is baptism with the Holy Spirit.
(1 Cor. 12:13, Eph. 4:5)
Meaning of Baptism according to SA
A sign of new life, as providing images expressed by the symbolic use of water.
Street’s Statement on Communion
- God’s grace is freely accessible to all people at all times.
- Unity of the Spirit exists within diversity and rejoices in freedom of the Spirit in worship.
- Christ atoning sacrifice at the center of worship.
Why are Spiritual gifts given by the Holy Spirit?
To unite the Christian fellowship in its life together and in its mission.
Gifts are diverse, yet each person is important and each has a responsibility to what?
Deploy their gifts in the fellowship.
What are we to use our gifts for?
To serve one another and to glorify God.
The use of spiritual gifts to promote competition or to further individualism is…?
misuse
What must we be aware of when it comes to spiritual gifts?
The elevation of certain gifts as proof of spiritual authority and the consequent undervaluing of other gifts.
The Salvation Army recognizes what?
All spiritual gifts
What gifts do we emphasize
Those that encourage the clear proclamation of the gospel and draw into the circle of worship everyone who is present.