Expressions of religious identity Flashcards
how do Christians spread their beliefs
Preaching (esp. street preaching)
Good works
Conquest and enforced Christianity
“Be fruitful and multiply”
Mission work
examples of evangelism without agape
Door-to-door
Street preaching
Religious education
alpha
A non-confrontational, question-based course held in safe spaces.
trussell trust
UK’s largest food bank; helps all people, downplays its Christian identity.
transubstantiation
The bread and wine literally become Jesus’ body and blood (Catholic belief).
Paul in 1 Corinth 11
Jesus said, “This is my body… do this in remembrance of me.”
what makes communion historically credible
Drinking blood is against Jewish law—so Jesus likely initiated it himself.
2 types of baptism
Paedobaptism – infant baptism
Credobaptism – believers’ baptism
Why do christians baptise
great commission
because John baptised Jesus.
3 main views on baptism
Catholics/Orthodox/CofE: irreversible spiritual change
Most Protestants: public commitment
Quakers: no baptism—live like Jesus instead
why do baptists oppose infant baptism
Jesus was baptised at 30, with understanding
God’s grace includes all, including babies without baptism
sacrament
outward sign of inward grace
why do catholics practise infant baptism
Belief in original sin
Baptism washes the soul and joins the Church
Supported by early church practice (e.g., Book of Acts)
