C4A Baptism

Question 1

Intro for Baptism (Barth)

Answer 1

B - An initiation ceremony of someone becoming a Christian (involves water)

Sacrament - Outward sign of God’s invisible grace

2 types: Infant (RCC,Orthodox, most Protestants) Adult ( Some Protestants)

KARL BARTH - 20th century influential theologian writing on AB

Question 2

PART A FOR BARTH

Answer 2

Paragraph 1 - Baptism as beginning of life w/ faith rather than salvation
Water marks step, significance is response to God’s grace
Symbolic action of acknowledging true sacrament = JC // not sacrament in itself

Paragraph 2 - Must be free and willing not coercion
Coercion undermines significance, no compulsion
Relevant to IB no choice
‘Clouded baptism’ inadequate subjectivity
Loses purpose as declaring faith

Question 3

PART B - Extent of symbolism

Answer 3

AGREE
P - B as Human action doesn’t bring salvation solely
E - Faith and works
E - AB

DISAGREE
P - Sacrament instituted by C
E - Matthew 28:19 ( Commands disciples to baptise in the name of Trinity)
E - Unites person w Christ( physical wash of sins)

SOMEWHAT
P - Infant and adult both have different views
E - Every1 including Infant saved through baptism John 3:5 “No one can enter kingdom w/out born of water and spirit”
E - AB “symbolic action of acknowledging true sacrament JC

CONCL
AB more symbolic = emphasis on personal choice and understanding
IB symbolic meaning, more SACRAMENTAL

Question 4

PART B - Expression criteria of commitment

Answer 4

AGREE
P - Consent
E - Actively in community, w/out it lack spiritual growth
E - Scripture shows baptism follows conversion Acts 9:18 “Paul baptised after encounter w/ J on road”

DISAGREE
P - Consent doesn’t matter
E - Protection from eternal damnation John 3:5
E - Belief through church’s faith and support of family to go beyond

SOMEWHAT
P - Partially
E - Sin still present after baptism so consent meaningless
E - Sacrament = Matthew 28:19 Jesus wish
E - 2 Timothy 3 “God breathed
L - Understanding of commitment varies between sacramental and symbolic theology

CONCLU
Depends on interpretation of theology
RCC sacrament focus BAPTISM REQUIRED FOR SALVATION
Some PROTESTANTS focus BAPTISM AS SYMBOLIC
Each reflect diff understanding of commitment

Question 5

PART A FOR AUGUSTINE

Answer 5

Baptism to remove OS ( Adam seminally present) + Personal ( state of sinfulness)
Sin = spiritual + literal death
Cleanses = allows resurrection w/ JC
Scripture = Baptise Young
Eternal damnation if not

PARENTS:
Infants presented
Parents respond on behalf
Sacrament = Outward seal of inward grace
Parents take vows + FAITH GROWTH STARTS

Question 6

PART A for Zwingli

Answer 6

ROLE:
B = DOESNT cause salvation
SYMBOLIC = Salvation through grace
REJECT ANABAPTISTS : Don’t re baptised after 1st true and faith demonstration (RUDE to GOD)
Strengthens faith, promise to God

PARENTS:
Whole families baptised ( Scripture )
Baptism replaces circumcision