Theme 4 - Section A

Question 1

What is the religious rite performed on male infants in Judaism?

Answer 1

Circumcision

Circumcision is performed on the eighth day after birth to commemorate God’s covenant with Abraham.

Question 2

What is the traditional custom regarding baptism mentioned by Augustine?

Answer 2

Infant Baptism as a tradition received from the apostles

Augustine emphasized the importance of tradition in the practice of infant baptism.

Question 3

What does the Council of Carthage state about infant baptism?

Answer 3

Removes original sin

The Council of Carthage supports the idea that baptism cleanses infants from original sin.

Question 4

Which New Testament passage states that people must be ‘born of water and spirit’ to enter God’s kingdom?

Answer 4

John 3:5

This passage highlights the necessity of baptism for entry into the kingdom.

Question 5

What command does Jesus give in Matthew 28:19 regarding baptism?

Answer 5

Everyone, including infants, should be baptized in God’s name

This command emphasizes the universality of baptism.

Question 6

What does Acts 2:38-39 say about baptism?

Answer 6

Those who are baptized in Jesus’ name will receive the holy spirit

This verse links baptism with the reception of the holy spirit.

Question 7

What does 1 Corinthians 7:14 state about the children of a believing parent?

Answer 7

One believing parent makes children holy

This verse supports the inclusion of children in the covenant community through baptism.

Question 8

How does Colossians 2:11-12 describe baptism?

Answer 8

A spiritual circumcision

This comparison emphasizes the transformative nature of baptism.

Question 9

What view did early church fathers have on infant baptism?

Answer 9

All early church fathers supported the practice

This consensus reflects the historical significance of infant baptism in Christianity.

Question 10

What does Augustine say about the faith of baptized infants?

Answer 10

Infants who are baptized believe through the church’s faith

This highlights the communal aspect of faith in relation to baptism.

Question 11

What is baptism described as in terms of its spiritual significance?

Answer 11

A sacrament that imparts spiritual grace

Baptism is seen as essential for salvation into the kingdom of God.

Question 12

What does Zwingli claim about baptism?

Answer 12

Baptism is a seal of righteousness

Zwingli emphasizes the divine promise guaranteed to infants through baptism.

Question 13

What method is commonly used for performing infant baptism?

Answer 13

Aspersion: sprinkling water over the infant’s head

This method symbolizes the act of baptism in many Christian traditions.

Question 14

True or False: The Council of Carthage believed that even babies who cannot commit sin can be baptized for the forgiveness of sins.

Answer 14

True

This reflects the belief that baptism serves a cleansing purpose from birth.

Question 15

Fill in the blank: ‘The custom of the Mother church in baptising infants is certainly not to be _______.

Answer 15

scorned

Augustine defended the practice against dismissive attitudes.

Question 16

According to Zwingli, what power does he believe has been incorrectly attributed to water in baptism?

Answer 16

A power it does not have

Zwingli criticized the traditional understanding of baptism’s efficacy.

Question 17

What does the term Anabaptist refer to?

Answer 17

Rebaptising believers

Question 18

What is the primary argument for believers’ baptism?

Answer 18

Baptism follows faith - first act of discipleship of people who accepted Jesus as their saviour

Question 19

Which biblical passage supports the practice of baptism after belief?

Answer 19

Acts 8:12 - Samaritans are baptised after they believe

Question 20

What is immersion in the context of baptism?

Answer 20

Baptising by immersing the candidate’s whole body in water

Question 21

Which event marks Paul’s baptism?

Answer 21

Acts 9:18 - Paul is baptised after he encounters Jesus on the road to Damascus

Question 22

Who baptised Cornelius and when?

Answer 22

Peter baptises Cornelius after he shows evidence of his faith (Acts 10:44-48)

Question 23

What was the Council of Trent’s stance on believers’ baptism?

Answer 23

Denounced by Council of Trent

Question 24

How does Karl Barth view baptism?

Answer 24

Baptism does not bring about salvation; it is a symbolic representation of renewal in Christ

Question 25

What does baptism with water signify according to Karl Barth?

Answer 25

It marks the first step of a life in Christ

Question 26

What must baptism be according to Barth?

Answer 26

A free act as it is a human response to God’s grace

Question 27

What is the challenge posed by Brunner regarding baptism?

Answer 27

Baptism unites people with Christ, adult or child; in baptism we receive what Christ has done for us

Question 28

What is the format of believers’ baptism?

Answer 28

Believers’ baptism is by immersion

Question 29

Fill in the blank: ‘Baptism without the willingness and readiness of the baptised is true, effectual, and effective baptism, but it is not _______’

Answer 29

correct

Question 30

Who stated ‘infant baptism is a robbery of the right baptism of Christ’?

Answer 30

Hubmaier

Question 31

What does the Council of Trent say about children who have received baptism?

Answer 31

Let him be anathema