Test 1 Flashcards
What two major circumstances influenced Britain in the Eighteenth century?
The Industrial Revolution and the revival started by Anglican priest John Wesley, the Wesleyan Revival.
What is urbanization?
The influx of the poor into the towns.
When is William Booth’s birthday/birthplace?
April 10, 1928 in Nottingham, England
What were William’s three great aims in life?
Determination to get on in the world;
Ambition to work for the alleviation of the miseries of the poor;
A longing to get right with God.
William Booth converts from what to what?
Anglican to Methodist
Who were three great influences on early Christian evangelists?
James Caughey, Charles G. Finney, Phoebe Palmer
Caughey’s emphasis, after preaching, was on ‘knee work.’ What is the Salvation Army term for this?
Knee drill
What were other “American methods” used by they early Salvation Army?
Advertising meetings in rented halls, preaching and praying for specific results, bringing sinners to open confession of sin at a penitent form (altar or communion rail), and training converts to win others.
When and where did WIlliam move to find work?
London in 1848
What was the name of the Reformer who introduced William and Catherine?
Edward Rabbits
What date did William and Catherine meet?
April 10, 1852
When was Catherine Mumford born / where?
January 17, 1829 in Ashborne, Derbyshire
Why was Catherine committed to abstinence?
Her father was an alcoholic
When were William and Catherine married?
June 16, 1855
Why are our meetings called “Holiness meetings?”
Because of the experience of sanctification that the Booths went through.
What year was William Bramwell born?
1856
Where was the “Converting Shop” the Booths worked at for three years?
Gateshead
What was the name of the pamphlet Catherine wrote in defense of Phoebe Palmer?
Female Ministry, Women’s Right to Preach the Gospel
What year did the Booths move to London?
1864
Who was Catherine Booth’s right hand man?
George Scott Railton
Who was William’s official bodyguard?
Peter Monk, an ex-boxer
What year was a turning point for the Christian Mission?
1867
What year was the War Cry first published?
1868
Who provided William Booth with a trust for his family separate from Mission funds?
Samuel Morley
In 1875, the organization and doctrines of the Christian Mission were legally recorded by a document known in British Law as a …
Deed Poll
What was the name of the pamphlet written about evangelism by WIlliam?
How to Reach the Masses with the Gospel
In January, 1877 the Deed Poll of 1875 was revoked. When was the new one instated, and what did it change?
- It dispersed committees and William Booth, General Superintendent, was placed in “full and sole command” of the Mission. The doctrines also expanded from 7 to 11.
What year did the name change to the Salvation Army?
1878
Who made a sign inviting people to the “Hallelujah Army” and signed it as “Captain?”
Elijah Cadman
Explain the meaning of the SA flag.
The crimson (red) represents the blood of Christ by which we are redeemed; the blue speaks of purity; the yellow star (originally a sun shape) represents the light of the life in the Holy Spirit; the motto – Blood and Fire – speaks of the Blood of the Lamb and the Fire of the Holy Spirit.
Explain the seven parts of the crest.
The sun – light and fire of the Holy Spirit; the cross – the Cross of Jesus Christ; the large “S” - salvation; the crossed swords – holy warfare against sin and evil and for God and souls; seven dots or gospel shots – representing the truths of the Gospel; the crown – the crown of glory which God will give to all who are faithful; Blood and Fire – the Army motto.
What was the name of the group hired by local brewers to attack the Army?
Skeleton Army
What was the name of the group hired by local brewers to attack the Army?
Skeleton Army
