Expressions of religious identity Flashcards
Augustine on Baptism
He said we were seminally present during ‘ the fall ‘ so were still being punished for it.
So if an infant died, they could go to hell. He said original sin wouldn’t be washed away, but original guilt could be. He called it the sacrament of regeneration.
What do Baptists believe about baptism
Credobaptism- Adult Baptism. Jesus was an adult when baptised. He said to make “ disciples of all nations “ and his own disciples were adults who had been personally taught the faith by jesus. Both Catholics and Baptists believe it is a permanent alteration to the soul, so Baptists believe its unethical to baptise an infant without knowledge or understanding or consent.
What do Catholics believe about baptism
Pedobaptism- Augustines views. Even the chance of their children burning in he’ll is enough to convince a Catholic to baptise their children as any claims on the afterlife are unknown and unverifiable.
Luke 22:17–20.
And he took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body given for you; do this in remembrance of me.”
How do Catholic VS Baptist views on holy communion differ?
Extremely sacred sacrament to Catholics occurs every mass, and before someone can receive it, they must first have a special first Holy communion. Also, believe .in transubstantiation, that the bread turns to the body of Christ and the wine his blood. A miricle performed specially by the priest. Also one must be
Baptist Protestants do not share the importance, only happens some Church sessions and it isnt called mass.Anyone can serve the bread ( priesthood of believers) and it isnt unleven (unrised) bread like Jesus had, but really any bread. And wine 🍷 isnt sreved, but grape juice so anyone can participate.
What happened to Jesus as he emerged from the water? How is this applicable to Christians
He had a vision in which he saw his life as a carpenter ending and his life as a minister beggining. This is also what happens when a Christian is baptised. Their new journey of faith began. A rite of initiation.
Baptists word for baptism
Ordinance
Holy Communion- context
Mentioned in every gospel. Jesus gave clear and istinct instruction to his disciples. Even in St. Pauls letters, written only 25 years after Jesus’ death. A practice that replicates the events of Jesus’ last supper. Also called Eucharist, greek for to give thinks.
What is Holy Communion in Catholicism
Mass, and it is an extremely sacred sacrament. Every Church gathering Mass occurs at a specific time, and only an ordained Priest can perform the miricle of transubstantiation, where the water becomes Jesus’ blood and the wine of his body. One must be baptised to receive it, and it is a sacrament.
Baptist view on Holy Communion
Anyone can perform it: Priesthood of believers. And any bread can be used.
