Final Exam Lists Flashcards
Fundamental Principles of Anabaptism 1
Appeal to the New Testament as the ultimate authority for the Church.
Fundamental Principles of Anabaptism 2
Primitivism or the principle of restoration of the apostolic pattern in faith and practice of the church (for the most part prescriptive).
Fundamental Principles of Anabaptism 3
The concept that the local gathering was a fellowship of regenerated believers and church-disciplined believers (purity).
Fundamental Principles of Anabaptism 4
Believer’s baptism (a few exceptions among the Anabaptists).
Fundamental Principles of Anabaptism 5
The concept of ordinances as opposed to sacraments.
Fundamental Principles of Anabaptism 6
An acceptance of theology based on the ancient symbols with a rejection of all creeds.
Fundamental Principles of Anabaptism 7
Rejection of a church hierarchy.
Fundamental Principles of Anabaptism 8
An affirmation of religious liberty with the rejection of an established state church.
Fundamental Principles of Anabaptism 9
A concept of discipleship that includes evangelism + ethics + social concern.
Fundamental Principles of Anabaptism 10
Freedom of conscience—Priesthood of the believer.
Fundamental Principles of Anabaptism 11
Salvation through faith in Christ. Weaker statements by some on predestination and/or justification in an effort to insist on the importance of the believer’s walk with the Lord.
Factors that Influenced the Corruption of Indulgences 1
Indulgences became the chief source of revenue for the Church.
Factors that Influenced the Corruption of Indulgences 2
The Papal Curia established an elaborate system of indulgence sellers who all received a cut. (1/2 actually came to the papal treasury.)
Factors that Influenced the Corruption of Indulgences 3
It produced enormous wealth and became a financial system.
Factors that Influenced the Corruption of Indulgences 4
At the time of the Reformation indulgences were being used to build St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome as well as for personal enrichment and the fighting of wars.
Factors that Influenced the Corruption of Indulgences 5
Along with this corruption was Simony (purchase of office for one’s fortune); Pluralism (holding of several noncompatible offices); and Absenteeism (the absence of a cleric from his post either illegally or by dispensation to accomplish other things). Absenteeism was as high as 25%!
Factors that Influenced the Corruption of Indulgences 6
The Mass underwent a similar commercialization. Both demanded reform!
Characteristics of a Cult 1
Extra-Biblical sources of authority
Characteristics of a Cult 2
Corrupt view of the person and work of Jesus Christ
Characteristics of a Cult 3
Alteration of the Biblical doctrine of Salvation
Characteristics of a Cult 4
Modification of doctrines of endless punishment.
Characteristics of a Cult 5
The (stated or unstated) implication that only the particular group is right. Only one right mentality
Characteristics of a Cult 6
The counterfeit of normal Christian activities.
Characteristics of a Cult 7
Counterfeit miracles.
