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what are two argument in favour of infant baptism?

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  • baptism removes original sin and gives the gift of eternal life, so it should be available for babies
  • baptism is a sacred mystery: the way it works cannot be understood by humans, so it is not just for those who understand
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three arguments against infant baptism

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  • baptism is a symbol of the believer’s desire to start a new life as a member of the christian church
  • baptists reject the doctrine of original sin. Faith not baptism is the start of christian life
  • jesus didnt baptise children
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what is the biblical background of baptism

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  • the ritual of being immersed in water was used to cleanse and prepare ppl for a particular role
  • shortly before jesus, john the baptist baptised people in the preparation for the messiah
  • jesus showed support for johns ministry by coming to be baptised
  • although he didnt baptise people, jesus saw it as a powerful symbol of spiritual rebirth and as a sign of entry into the kingdom of god
  • after his resurrection, he instructed his disciples to baptise converts
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what did johns baptism symbolise for those who were baptised

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  • their penitence for their sins
  • gods forgiveness of their sins
  • a new start in readiness for their sins
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what did johns baptism symbolise for those who were baptised

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  • their penitence for their sins
  • gods forgiveness of their sins
  • a new start in readiness for their sins
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what did Jesus’ baptism mean for him

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  • he had a vision when he emerged from the water
  • this marked the end of Jesus’ former way of life as a carpenter and the start of his ministry
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what are the key rituals of infant baptism in the catholic church

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  • signing the cross on the forehead is a sign that the child belongs to christ
  • anointing on the chest with holy oil is a symbol of the strength that baptism gives to fight against all that is wrong
  • blessing of the baptismal water is so the child can be born of water and spirit
  • renunciation of sin and affirmation of faith by family is done on behalf of the child
  • dipping or pouring water on the child symbolises the washing away of sin and union with christ
  • giving a lit candle is a sign that the child shares in the risen life of christ
  • concluding words are a reminder of the meaning of baptism
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why is infant baptism significant in the Catholic church

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  • it cleanses the child of original sin
  • the water is a symbol of gods grace
  • it enables the holy spirit to begin the work of transformation in the child’s life
  • the child becomes a member of the church and of the kingdom of god
  • it is the first rite of initiation and to yhe other four sacraments
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what is baptism in the baptist church

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  • those who are baptised give a public testimony to their faith in christ
  • they declare their repentance of sin and their acceptance of jesus as saviour
  • they are totally immersed in a baptismal pool, and the minister performing the baptism says ‘i baptise you in the name of the father and of the son and of the holy spirit’
  • they then rejoin the congregation as full members of the church community
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why do baptists reject infant baptism

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  • there is no new testament evidence for it; adults only were baptised
  • jesus himself was baptised as an adult
  • there is no such thing as original sin, so there is nothing that needs to be removed asap after birth
  • gods grace is available to all, it is not limited or tied to baptism
  • baptism is a statement of public commitment to faith in the triune of god that is made after careful preparation. it marks becoming a member of the church
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why is the holy communion important

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  • for catholics and anglicans it is a sacrament
  • for protestant churches is an ordinate
  • quakers and the salvation army do not practise it
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what are some of the other names given to the holy communion

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  • the eucharist
  • the mass
  • the lords supper
  • the breaking of bread
  • the divine liturgy
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practices associated with communion in the catholic church

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  • in the eucharist prayer the bread and wine are consecrated
  • after the lords prayer , the sharing of the peace and the ritual breaking of the bread, catholics go to the priest to receive communion
  • the mass ends with a blessing from the priest and the words, ‘go forth, the mass has ended’
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why do catholics value communion

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  • they believe in transubstantiation (the bread and wine are literally jesus)
  • it is a sacrament
  • in receiving communion, catholics receive christ into their bodies
  • this spiritual feeding makes a real change in them
  • through it they are united with christ and with one another
  • it is a foretaste of the heavenly kingdom of god
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what are the three aspects of communion

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  • form: the ritual actions and words used at the consecration
  • matter: the bread and wine
  • intention: the intention of the priest to celebrate mass
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what are practices associated with holy communion in the baptist church

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  • there are readings from the bible and a sermon
  • the holy table is prepared with cubes of bread and individual glasses of wine/grape juice
  • the minister reads out the passage from 1 Corinthians
  • people pass around the bread and wine, serving eachother
  • anyone can receive communion
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why is holy communion important to baptists

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  • it is an ordinance. jesus said ‘do this in remembrance of me’
  • it is a memorial of the last supper and of Jesus’ saving death
  • it does not affect any spiritual change in those who receive the bread and wine
  • its main value is to bring the community together to remember what jesus did
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what is the significance of Jesus’ actions in the last supper Luke 22:17-20

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  • communion originated from the passover meal that jesus ate with his disciples
  • passover is an annual celebration of the exodus with the food being symbols
  • at the last supper, jesus gave the bread and wine a new significance linked to his death. the change in symbolism was a sign of the new covenant to be established by Jesus’ saving death
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what is significant about repeating Jesus’ words and actions from the last supper

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  • jesus is referred to as the Paschal (passover) lamb: his death was a sacrifice
  • like the passover meal, holy communion celebrates deliverance from slavery, but freedom from the slavery of sin not physical slavery
  • Jesus’ death, celebrated in holy communion, achieved reconciliation between god and humanity
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what was evangelism like in the early church

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  • in less than 30 years after the ministry of jesus, the story and meaning of his life, death and resurrection had been taken through the Mediterranean world
  • this evangelism was carried out by Jesus’ disciples (e.g thomas was said to have founded the church in india) and by other converts, some of whom would have been merchants and traders
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what was evangelism like in the nineteenth century

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  • evangelism continued throughout the succeeding centuries however took on a new dimension when powerful european nations created empires, creating colonies in the americas, africa and asia
  • in nineteenth century britain, there were a number of societies that sent out trained missionaries to these colonies to convert people
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what is evangelism like in the modern day

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  • there is less of a focus on conversion
  • some missionaries funded by local uk church communities work in secular occupations, and teach the gospel to those who want to hear it
  • the alpha course was started where christians invited non church goers to a meal, followed by a talk about aspects of the Christian faith
  • fresh expressions is a movement that provides alternative forms of church by going to where people are
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what was mission in the early church

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  • in the early centuries, the church was noted for its care of those in need
  • when famine broke out in Jerusalem where prices sky rocketed, the christians of antioch in syria sent money
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how has mission developed in the church

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  • charity schools were set up for the poor, financed by well off christians
  • in the 19th century, the CofE childrens society was formed to provide homes with a loving family environment for homeless children
  • in the 1980s, the CofE set up the Church Urban Fund to address the considerable poverty it had identified in many towns and cities
  • from the 1990s practical help has been given through food banks
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what are the three ways the Church Urban Fund helped the needy

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  • working in local communities with churches and other organisations to deal with particular issues
  • addressing hate and prejudice by encouraging community cohesion and providing a safe place where people can go and discuss their problems over a cup of tea
  • setting up community based responses and financial services to address the distress caused by unmanageable debt
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what are some examples of mission to the Christan community

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  • the industrial revolution led to thousands of people moving to towns and cities and the churches missionary focus was in providing money to build new churches, training clergy etc
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what are some examples of mission to the Christan community

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  • the industrial revolution led to thousands of people moving to towns and cities and the churches missionary focus was in providing money to build new churches, training clergy etc
  • evangelical christians also run spring harvest which are holiday camps that take place in some popular holiday resorts

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