Unit 1 Test Flashcards
Transubstantiation
Roman Catholic believe it becomes the body of Christ
Sacraments
Greek mysterian; Latin (setting apart)
Consubstantitation
Luther’s view, co-existence with the body of Christ
Charismata
Spiritual gifts
Wesleyan quadrilateral
Scripture
Reason
Experience
Tradition
What’s in a ceremony?
- marriage
- birthdays
- bar mitzvah
- ordination
- commissioning
Most Protestant practice two sacraments
Baptism & Eucharist. (Mentioned in bible)
SA position on sacraments
1883 booth announced the army would discontinue observing the sacraments
We are non sacramental not anti
Baptism
Represents the believers union with Christ death & reasurreation. It’s a prerequisite for many churches
Controversies
Infant baptism
Adult baptism
Efficacy
Infant baptism
Symbol of the entrance to the Christian community. Intent on raising the child in the Christian faith
Adult baptism
Witness to new life
Variations: immersion, sprinkling, pouring
One time event??
Efficacy
Symbol of salvation
SA position on baptism
More concerned with spirit than water. Jesus himself did not baptise
The Eucharist
Thanksgiving. Remembering and expressing thanks.
Known as communion or Lords supper