ff 4th qtr - part 1 Flashcards
Jesus is finally saying goodbye to his apostles and giving them something to remember him by
“apostolic succession”
the uninterrupted transmission of spiritual authority from the Apostles through successive popes and bishops, taught by the Roman Catholic Church but denied by most Protestants.
Apostolic Succession:
Before Jesus returned to heaven he commissioned apostles to continue his mission to “share” the message of salvation to all people.
Apostolic Succession:
these pertain to charity works or actions. Along with their Evangelical work, missionaries might help communities using their God-given gifts and talents.
Missionary/Charity Work
- By simply offering the name of Jesus, they were able to perform the same miracles he did when he was alive. They can also forgive sins.
Miracles
WAYS APOSTOLIC SUCCESSION IS PERFORMED
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missionary/charity work
miracles
agape
Teachings of the Apostles
Also known as “love feast.”
agape
they talk about their faith and pray together before eating. This is similarly how the Holy Eucharist is done with the altar serving as our table.
agape
- If you add all these things together, you call this “Tradition.” This is what early Christian communities practiced. This Tradition does not die.
Teachings of the Apostles
- Initially passed-on by word of mouth
ORAL TRADITION
- Eventually, SOME of it were put into writing
WRITTEN TRADITION
means to pass on; to hand over
tradere
Definition: Scripture only, from the Latin expression adopted by the Reformers who said that it is the Bible, not tradition or a church, which is our final authority.
Sola Scriptura
t or f
Early Christian communities followed the written Tradition.
false
Early Christian communities followed the Oral Tradition.
For these people, only Written Tradition is valid and you call these people “—-”
Protestants
