churches outside of the Anglican Communion which also consider themselves to be Anglican‚ most notably those referred to as Continuing Anglican churches.[3] The faith of Anglicans is founded in the scriptures‚ the traditions of the apostolic church‚ the apostolic succession ("historic episcopate") and the early Church Fathers.[1] Anglicanism forms one of the branches of Western Christianity; having definitively declared its independence from the Roman pontiff at the time of the Elizabethan Religious
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Rob talks about genesis to start out because we all were created. The "marker" is both...and. Says yep. Everything is spiritual Genesis is the poem of creation. Here we learn that everything god created is "good." NOT Dualism (yin and yang‚ evil is as strong as good.) Creation is both able to be touched and grasped- and EXTREMELY complex God‚ creation‚ the universe etc can be many things at once and still be true: both...and Matter matters Creation is important. The earth is important.
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Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition Sebastian Cornejo Apologetics paper Deacon Richard- P5 The scenario takes place between a knowledgeable Catholic man‚ and a practicing Protestant adult. The Catholic man is Charles‚ who is a family friend of Steve‚ and has a very in-depth knowledge of both the Catholic and Protestant faith. The Protestant adult is Steve‚ who is curious into learning the importance of the Catholic faith in Tradition and Scripture. Steve presents to Charles many legitimate
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THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY ORDERS WHAT IS HOLY ORDERS? Holy Orders is the sacrament through which the mission entrusted by Christ to his apostles continues to be exercised in the Church until the end of time: thus it is the sacrament of apostolic ministry. It includes three degrees: episcopate(Bishops‚ presbyterate(Priest)‚ and diaconate(Deacons). It is one of the Sacraments of Vocation --- re directed towards the salvation of others; if they contribute as well to personal salvation‚ it is through
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The Catholic Church‚ also known as the Roman Catholic Church‚ is the largest Christian church‚ with more than 1.27 billion members worldwide. As one of the oldest religious institutions in the world‚ it has played a prominent role in the history of Western civilisation. Headed by the Pope in Rome its doctrines are summarized in the Nicene Creed. The Catholic Church is notable for its sacred tradition and seven sacraments. The Catholic Church teaches that it is the one true church founded by Jesus
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compilation of belief statements that embodies a widely accepted and terse summary of the fundamentals of Christianity‚ and although the Apostles’ Creed does not have the same authority as Scripture‚ this paper will seek to prove that if upheld to the apostolic tradition‚ or its orthodoxy‚ the creed’s summation of Christian doctrine is one that all believers should grasp‚ support‚ and consider. INTRODUCTION Throughout church history it has been necessary for the church to adopt and embrace creedal
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and filled with courage. They spoke openly to the “Jews from every nation” who had come to Jerusalem for the celebration. 8. The Holy Spirit continued to be present in the Apostles and they became “sacramental signs” of Christ. Through Apostolic succession they entrusted the power and authority of the
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Change Over Time: Christianity’s Impact on Europe Christianity had spread its influence widely over the Mediterranean well before 1500. Many of the world’s major religions rose during the same time as Christianity‚ but Christianity didn’t stand out during those times. There were other religions such as Islam and Hinduism that were uniting their people more and contributing more to the world than Christianity was. The development of the Renaissance in Italy and the spreading of the Renaissance made
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ordinary The exercise of the Church’s magisterium is sometimes‚ but only rarely‚ expressed in the solemn form of an ex cathedra papal declaration‚ "when‚ in the exercise of his office as shepherd and teacher of all Christians‚ in virtue of his supreme apostolic authority‚ [the Bishop of Rome] defines a doctrine concerning faith or morals to be held by the whole Church"‚[6] or of a similar declaration by an ecumenical council. Such solemn declarations of the Church’s teaching involve the infallibility of
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Roman Catholic vs. Baptist Church Roman Catholic and Baptist Church are the two leading Christian religions in America. They have some similarities‚ such as; 1. Both believe in the Trinity‚ Father‚ Son and Holy Spirit 2. Both believe that Jesus was fully God and fully man. 3. Both believe that good works is necessary 4. Both believe in Heaven and a Hell 5. Both believe God is all knowing and all powerful
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