Test 1 Flashcards
What are the general sacraments?
Baptism, Confirmation, Holy Communion, Confession, Marriage, Holy Orders, Anointing of the Sick (Powerpoint L1 slide 3: L1.3)
Define Baptism
Outward symbolic action of dying in Christ to New Life in Him (L1.3)
Define Confirmation
membership (L1.3)
Define Holy Communion
Eucharist, Lord’s Supper, The Elements (L1.3)
Define Confession
Penance (L1.3)
Define Holy Orders
Ordination (L1.3)
Define ‘Anointing of the Sick’
Unction, Last Rites=Extreme Unction (L1.3)
Name some examples of ways the ‘Sacramental’ practice may affect soldiers in TSA practically in life experiences. That is, where might soldiers of TSA come across experiences with the sacraments outside of the Army in the churches?
Soldiers may move to areas where there is no TSA and may choose to go to a church that offers communion;
Christian conferences by churches which soldiers may attend such as marriage conferences etc… may offer communion at some point in the service.
Officers, Soldiers and Local Officers may go to Catholic funerals (for advisory board members, politicians, community leaders, family members of such community leaders) where communion may be served.
Our Junior Soldiers may have parents who are not Salvationist and may take them to get baptized in the parent’s church.
Soldiers may go to funerals of their family or loved ones where communion is offered.
What does the Army stand on the sacraments go back to?
Our belief goes back to Church History and The Bible
What are the two sacraments adopted by most protestant churches?
Baptism & Communion (L1.4)
What are three similarities between a ‘sacrament’ and an ‘ordinance’ according to Major Guest?
- They are rites that Christ appointed (commanded).
- They are a symbol of something that has taken place in the life of the believer.
- They strengthen the faith of the believer.
(L1.5&6)
What is the major difference between a sacrament and an ordinance?
An ordinance does not give the grace that saves whereas a sacrament is actually believed to give the grace that saves. (L1.5&6)
Define “Sacrament” according to Major Guest.
Outward rites that Christ appointed to be administered that confer God’s grace through receiving the sacraments. (L1.5&6)
Define “Ordinance” according to Major Guest.
Outward rites that Christ appointed to be administered as visible signs of the saving truth of the gospel, signs that vividly express this truth and confirm it to the believer. (L1.5&6)
What are the three groups (categories) of Scripture texts/readings on the Baptism/Communion issues?
- Those that contain Christ’s commands.
- Those that demonstrate early church usage.
- Those that define what is true worship and service.
(from 9/12/16 class notes w/ Major Guest)