Credenda/Agenda Volume 15‚ Issue 2: Liturgia Why Sacraments are not Signs Peter Leithart I admit it: sacraments are signs. Though the New Testament never speaks of baptism or the Lord’s Supper as "signs‚" Old Covenant "sacraments" are given this designation. Following Genesis 17:11‚ Paul writes of "the sign of circumcision‚" which was "a seal of the righteousness" that Abraham possessed by faith before he was circumcised (Rom. 4:11). The blood of the Passover lamb was a "sign" (Exod. 12:13)‚ and
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thus causing a separation between the Roman Catholics and Protestants in the early Church of England. The Baptist tradition was one denomination that resulted from the split. Baptist believes that only Christian believers should be baptized and baptism should occur by immersion. The Baptist believed also that those that were not yet “baptized believers (catechumens)‚ should be allowed to hear the word but‚ not allowed to participate in prayers of the faithful‚ the kiss of peace‚ or any of Eucharistic
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The Catholic church‚ founded around the third century A.D.‚ came into existence under the leadership of the Roman Emperor Constantine the Great. Since its inception‚ the reach of the Catholic church has spread the globe and influenced many different lives‚ peoples‚ and cultures. Sadly‚ although its influence may have encouraged and fostered morality among people‚ it lacked one key component: the truth. The Catholic church and its teachings have been harmful in the advancement of the true Gospel and
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Alexander Bermeo February 25‚ 2013 WHO 2001 – U01 Black Robe Although throughout the film it was evident that other Indian tribes‚ such as the Iroquois and Algonquin‚ did not want to convert to Christianity because it went against their own beliefs‚ the Huron’s were able to go against their belief and accept Christianity. Despite the Huron’s disapproval of the religion because of their own beliefs they eventually accept the religion based on the perception of father LaForgue and his humbleness
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THE AFRICAN UNDERSTANDING OF SACRAMENTS IN GENERAL Sacraments are connected with our new life in Christ Jesus. This life is supposed to grow to maturity. Once we are baptized we are set on a journey of growth. To appreciate the importance of sacraments in our Christian life‚ let us look at the African view of life. In this way‚ we hope that we shall grow in our understanding of the value of sacraments. Traditionally life is thought of having a beginning‚ a growing towards old age‚ when a person
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On the surface‚ Voltaire’s Candide seems to be about every stupidity‚ every transgression‚ and every immoral act conceivable to man. It is a satirical and absurd look at life and religion. It makes a mockery of organized religious institutions and leaders. The hypocrisy of the actions of these leaders makes the reader wonder if Voltaire is against every religious order and even God‚ or is it simply the hypocrisy he abhors. In examining this book‚ it is a satirical way of looking at the hypocrisy
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WHAT IS THE ESSENTIAL ACTIVITY OF CHRISTIAN MINISTRY: To Make a Disciple who worships Jesus Keith Travis Discipleship Ministries 500 Dr. Dale Mort January 22‚ 2013 When one considers the question‚ “What is the essential activity of Christian ministry”‚ the first thing that must be accomplished is to truly understand and define what we mean by essential activity. As anyone who has been involved in any type of leadership role in ministry knows‚ there can be a huge amount of activities going
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name of John was holy‚ for his name in Hebrew means‚ “Jehovah is gracious.” But moving on to his adult life‚ he pursued the life of a priest without ever being officially recognized as such. The greatest thing that occurred in his adult life was the Baptism of Christ Jesus‚ our Lord. However‚ very few people know that Jesus and John were relatives‚ cousins in fact. John did not know that Christ was the Messiah until the miracle at the Jordan River. When Jesus approached John and asked that he may
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Black Slaves and Religion One of the first things that attracted the African American slaves to Christianity was a way of obtaining the salvation of theirs souls based on the Christian’s idea of a future reward in heaven or punishment in hell‚ which did not exist in their primary religion. The religious principles inherited from Africa sought purely physical salvation and excluded the salvation of the soul. However‚ they did believe in one supreme God‚ which made it easier for them to assimilate
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2) Clovis agrees to accept Christianity and converts only when he is in time of need. He finds himself losing in a battle and prays to the true God out of desperation for the life of himself‚ his army and his people. “Clovis’ army began to be in danger of destruction…he was driven by necessity to confess what before he had of his free will denied.” (Symes 216) Previously worshipping only idols he now turned in prayer to the true God. He makes a promise to the true God that if God helps him
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