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how do we distinguish sacraments?
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Christ instituted them
they directly represent Christ and His benefits |
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what 3 things does a sacrament do?
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sign
seal mark |
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what does a sign do?
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points to Jesus
(its for his sake) |
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what does a seal do?
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assures us
like an engagement ring its for our sake |
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what does the mark do?
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for outsiders
out team colors |
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what power does a sacrament have?
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none
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what do we mean by a "spiritual relation"?
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that Christ has chosen to make these powerless materials a means of blessing
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what is the difference between validity and efficacy?
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validity has to do with whether or not it is a sacrament administered appropriately
efficacy has to do with its power to do anything |
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in where lies the validity of baptism?
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God's promises
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in where lies the efficacy of baptism?
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God's choosing purposes
the work of the Spirit the person's response in faith |
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why do many reject the Reformed view of infant baptism?
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because they think it is only valid when it is efficacious (on either side of the issue: Baptist or Catholic)
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how are OT sacraments similar and different to NT sacraments?
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they point to Christ, but in different ways
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how would you summarize baptism to a layperson?
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entrance into God's visible people
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how would you summarize communion to a layperson?
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strength for the journey
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who are some households that God related to?
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Adam, Cain, Abel, Abraham, Philippian jailer, Lydia, those hearing Acts 2 sermon
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what might make the sign of circumcision confusing?
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that, even though it was an engagement ring or team color, God warned death if it was not used
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what is our responsibility with the sacraments?
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explain them to our kids
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the "visible church"?
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believers and unbelievers
explains some problematic passages that talk about "falling away" |
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the "visible church" and baptism
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it's not our job to finally judge whether someone is saved or not
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Lord's supper: validity & efficacy
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validity is pretty easy to establish
efficacy is very mysterious |
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why not transsubstantiation?
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only 1 sacrifice (Heb)
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why not consubstantiation?
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Christ's body is in heaven
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why not memorial only?
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because Christ did use mysterious language (John 6; Matt 26)
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even before household logic, what is really a pre-requisite for someone to understand baptism?
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Covenant Theology
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