The authority of the Church

Question 1

What is the Apostolic Succession?

Answer 1

After his resurrection, Jesus gave the authority to lead the Church to his apostles. Apostles then passed this down to new leaders (Bishops) and it continues to be passed down to this day.

Question 2

What is the Protestant view of the Church

Answer 2

• Sola scriptura - the Bible alone has authority and we should not dictate what is true/false about it
• Without a bible there would be no Church
• Salvation comes through faith and not the institution of Church

Question 3

What did Peter say that supports Protestant view?

Answer 3

‘You are a chosen race, a royal priesthood’

Question 4

How do Catholic’s view the Church?

Answer 4

• The living form of the truth added by new insights.
• Teachings are overlooked by the Magisterium
• Gospel was passed down through scripture and tradition, the Magisterium receives authority from God to give interpretation of Both

Question 5

Give a quote from YOUCAT supporting the views of the Catholic church

Answer 5

‘We find the true faith in Sacred scripture and in the living tradition of the Church’

Question 6

How do Baptists view the Church?

Answer 6

• They reject the authority of the church as an institution

- They combine the Sola Scriptura approach with reason and conscience as a form of authority

Question 7

When did Protestantism first establish itself.

Answer 7

In the 16th Century Reformation -this was due to the disagreement on the interpretations of the Bible and the Churches authority over it.