Unit 3 Flashcards
(45 cards)
Distinguishing Marks of the Church
One, Holy, Catholic, Apostolic
One
One body and one spirit
Holy
That which has been set apart
Catholic
Universal; Church crosses all barriers
Apostolic
Continuity of the Church, Apostolic Succession
Defn of Sacrament
an outward and visible sign, of a spiritual and inward grace
Non-Repeatable Sacraments
Baptism, Confirmation, Holy Orders
Protestant Sacraments
Baptism and Eucharist
Defn. of Baptism
initiation into the Church
Baptiza
“to dip”
Origins of Christian Baptism
Jewish Proselyte Baptism, Baptism of John the Baptist, Baptism of Jesus
Jewish Proselyte Baptism
Converts to Judaism need to be Baptized
Baptism of John the Baptist
You need to be baptized for the coming of the Messiah
Baptism of Jesus
John says Jesus needs to baptize him, but Jesus says John must baptize him to fulfill all things
Didache
Teaching of the twelve
Didache on Baptism
Mentions the Trine Baptism, three times
Theological Meanings of Baptism
- New Birth/Forgiveness of Sin
- Reception of the Holy Spirit
- Incorporation into the Church
- Death of Old Life & Resurrection to the New
- Public confession of faith in Christ
Believers Baptism
- Have to be old enough to believe in Christ yourself
* Faith/belief comes first, and then baptism afterwards
Infant Baptism
Parents and sponsors accept faith on behalf of infant, then the child confirms their belief at Confirmation
Household Baptism
In the ancient Church, entire households used to be Baptized at once, including servants and slaves
Officiant of Baptism
typically a priest, but anyone can do it with the right intention
Open Baptism
anyone’s baptism is accepted
Closed Baptism
only the baptisms that meet certain criteria are accepted
Biblical references to eucharist
- table fellowship
- Seder Meals
- Kosher Laws
- Last supper & the timing of passover
