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What is a sacrament? Explain in layman's terms. Defend with Scripture proofs.
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A sacrament is an outward physical sign that points to an inward spiritual reality applied by the grace of the Holy Spirit. They make a public profession of our faith in the Lord, apply the benefits of the covenant of grace to us and strengthen our faith. Romans 2:28-29; 4:11; Gen. 9:12-13; 17:11; Exodus 12:11; Matt. 26:26-28; 28:18-20; Col. 2:11-12).
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WSC #91- What is a sacrament?
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A sacrament is a holy ordinance instituted by Christ, in which Christ and the benefits of the new covenant are represented, applied, and sealed to believers by physical signs.
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How many sacraments are there? Defend your answer with scripture proofs.
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There are two sacraments in the New Testament: baptism and the Lord's Sacrament (Matt. 26:26-28; 28:18-20; Acts 2:38-39; 1 Cor. 11: 23-30).
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Does anything really happen in the sacrament?
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Yes, but it's not always seen and it's not necessarily tied to the moment it is administered (in the case of infant baptism)- The sacrament become effective means of salvation not because of any special power in them or the people who administer them, but rather by the blessing of Christ and the working of his spirit in those who receive them by faith (WSC #91).
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Cite at least four New Testament references showing the parallels between Old Testament and New Testament sacraments. Baptism
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Baptism replaces circumcision: Col. 2:11-12; Acts 2: 38-39; 10: 45-48; 15: 1, 10,11
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Quote Colossians 2:11-12
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In him you were also circumcised, in the putting off of the sinful nature, not with a circumcision done by the hands of men but with the circumcision done by Christ, having been buried with him in baptism and raised with him through your faith in the power of God.
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Quote Acts 2:38-39
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And Peter said to them, "Repent and be baptized everyone of you in the name of Jesus Christ, for the forgiveness of sins, and you will receive the promise of the Holy Spirit. For this promise is for you, and for your children, and for all who are far off- as many as the Lord our God will call."
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Cite at least four New Testament references showing the parallels between Old Testament and New Testament sacraments. Lord's Supper
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The Lord's Supper Replaces the Passover: John 1:29; 1 Cor. 5:7; Jer. 31:31-34; Matt. 26: 26-28
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Quote John 1:19
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And the next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, "Look, the lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!"
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Quote 1 Cor. 5:7
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Get rid of the old yeast that you may be a new batch without yeast- as you really are. For Christ, our Passover Lamb, has been sacrificed.
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Of what is baptism a sign and and a seal?
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Sign= visible demonstration of our union with Christ, the forgiveness of sins, and a public statement of one's allegiance to the Triune God and commitment to walk in newness of life.
Seal= inward application of the covenant of grace and it's benefits- union with Christ, forgiveness of sins, regeneration, and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. |
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Where would you find this language used in Scripture?
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Sign- Romans 4:11; Gen. 9:12-13; 17:11
Seal- Romans 2:28-29; 4:11; Ex. 12:13 |
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To what does the term Paedo Baptism relate?
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Paedo baptism refers to the baptism of infant children of church members. It is a sign that one has been publicly identified with Christ by his parents. One can be assured that he belongs to Christ if he walks in repentance, love, and new obedience.
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How is baptism rightly administered?
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Baptism is rightly administered:
1) By a minister of the gospel lawfully ordained (WCF 27:3; Matt. 16:19) 2) In the name of the Triune God (Matt. 28:18-20) 3) Done with water (1 Pt. 3:21; Matt. 3:11) 4) Mode= sprinkling or pouring (Le. 9:13, 19; Joel 2:28; Acts 2:17) |
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Would you baptize anyone by immersion?
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No, but I would allow them to be baptized by another lawfully ordained minister by immersion and then accepted as a member of my church.
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Who is to be baptized?
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WSC #95- Those who are not members of churches should not be baptized until they have publicly stated that they believe in Christ and will obey him; but the infant children of church members should be baptized (Matt. 28:18-20; Acts 2:38-39).
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How would you deal with a family in your church who did not want to baptize their children?
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- Explain the theology
- Explain the benefits - Ultimately it's their decision, but they can't be an officer |
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Can a person be baptized more than once?
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Yes- if they were not baptized by a lawfully ordained minister with water in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit (ex. a Mormon).
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How would you handle a request for baptism from a previously baptized Roman Catholic?
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I would explain to them that they don't need to be baptized because they were baptized by a lawfully ordained minister in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit with water. It is a valid baptism. Eph. 4:5- Only Lord, One Faith, One Baptism. Baptism is effective because of the blessing of Christ and the words of institution, and not the minister or one's parents.
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How would you handle a request from a perviously baptized liberal?
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Same as R.C.
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How would you handle a request from a perviously baptized mormon?
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Rebaptize
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What is the meaning of the Lord's Supper?
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Four Signs:
L- symbolizes the Lord's death O- our participation in the Crucifixion R- real spiritual nourishment D- divine grace of forgiveness of sins and union with Christ. Four Seals: S- seals the love of X on our hearts E- earthly assurance of dine blessings of the covenant A- assurance of nourishment leading to eternal life L- let's everyone know that Jesus is your king |
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What is the sacrament of the Lord's Supper?
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WSC # 96- The Lord's Supper is a sacrament in which bread and wine are given and received as Christ directed to proclaim his death. Those who receive the Lord's Supper in the right way share in his body and blood with all his benefits, not physically but by faith, and become spiritually stronger and grow in grace.
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What happens in the Lord's Supper?
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Christ is spiritually present. We enjoy a mystical communion with him, we are encouraged to remember his life and death on our behalf, and we anticipate the day when we will be with him in heaven.
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Distinguish between Roman Catholic, Lutheran, Reformed and Zwingli views of the Lord's Supper.
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- Roman Catholic= transubstantiation: at the words of institution the bread and wine are miraculously changed into the literal physical body and blood of Christ.
- Lutheran= consubstantiation: the physical body of Christ locally fills the elements (in, on, and around) - Reformed= mystical communion: Christ is spiritually present by the Holy Spirit, by faith we feed on him and our soul receives nourishment - Zwingli= memorial: strictly a memorial service to remember the death of Christ and nothing else |
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What is the right way to receive the Lord's Supper?
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The right way to receive the Lord's Supper is to examine whether we discern the Lord's Body, whether our faith feeds on him, and whether we have repentance, love and a new obedience; so that we might not come in the wrong way and eat and drink judgement on ourselves.
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Is Christ present at the Lord's Supper?
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Yes, spiritually
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How should believers celebrate the Lord's Supper?
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1. Commemoration- remembering his life and death for us
2. Communion- feeding on Christ by faith 3. Anticipation- looking forward to the day when we will eat and drink with him in heaven |
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How is "fencing the table" practiced during communion?
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1. Those in attendance are inited to come to the table if they have made a profession of faith (and are members of evangelical churches). The table is the Lord's not the PCA, or any local church or denomination.
2. Those in attendance are reminded of Paul's words in 1 Cor. 11:27-30, which warns them of taking the supper in the wrong way- including taking it without faith (v. 28); participating when known sin goes unconfessed (1 Cor. 5:7); and participating when you have offended a brother (Matt. 5:23-24, WLC #71) |
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Quote 1 Cor. 11: 26-30
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26 For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death zuntil he comes.
27 aWhoever, therefore, eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord bin an unworthy manner will be guilty concerning cthe body and blood of the Lord. 28 dLet a person examine himself, then, and so eat of the bread and drink of the cup. 29 For anyone who eats and drinks without discerning the body eats and drinks judgment on himself. 30 That is why many of you are weak and ill, and some ehave died.7 |
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How would you explain infant baptism to a layman?
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God has always dealt with his people through covenants. Those covenants have outward signs that point to inward spiritual realities. The sign of the covenant God made with Noah was the rainbow. The sign of the covenant God made with Abraham was circumcision. God commanded Israel to place the sign of circumcision on their children, because the children were also part of the covenant community. When we come the New Testament, God also deals with his people in a covenant- the New Covenant, and that covenant also has a sign- baptism. Since the New Covenant is not more exclusive than the Old Covenant, we continue to apply the sign to the children of believers. At Pentecost told the Christians that baptism was for their children. And, there are several household baptisms in the book of Acts.
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