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According to the Westminster Standards, what are the means of grace?
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• Word, sacraments, and prayer (WSC 88)
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(WSC 88)
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What is a sacrament?
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• (WSC 92) holy ordinance
• instituted by Christ • sensible signs • Christ & benefits of new covenant • represented • sealed • applied to believers • alt answer = content of WCF 27.1 |
7 possible: 1 pt. for each one up to 4 pts.
• (WSC 92) • alt answer = content of WCF 27.1 |
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How many sacraments are there?
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• 2:
Baptism Lord's Supper [+1 if you name both] |
WCF 27.4, WSC 93
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Who may perform the sacraments?
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• "a minister of the Word lawfully ordained" (WCF 27.2)
1) minister of the Word; 2) ordained |
(WCF 27.2)
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What are the parts of a sacrament?
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1) physical sign;
2) spiritual reality signified (WCF 27.2) [+1 sacramental union] |
(WCF 27.2)
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What is baptism?
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a sacrament
washing with water in name of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit signify and seal ingrafting into Christ partaking of benefits of the covenant of grace engagement to be the Lord's |
7 possible: 1 pt. for each one up to 4 pts.
• (WSC 94) |
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What constitutes a valid baptism?
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• water
• name of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit • minister of the gospel |
(WCF 28.2)
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How is baptism rightly administered (i.e., what is the proper mode)? Defend your answer with Scripture proofs.
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Minimum:
1) pouring 2) sprinkling [+1 dipping is not necessary] Full Credit = 2 Scripture proofs (book & chapter OK) .. possibilities = Ex 24:5-8; Ezek 36:25; Acts 2; Titus 3:5-6; Heb 9:19-22 |
(WCF 28.3)
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Who is to be baptized? Defend your answer with Scripture proofs.
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Minimum:
1) those who profess faith 2) infants (children) of one or both believing parents Full Credit = 2 Scripture proofs (book & chapter OK) .. possibilities = Gen 17:7-8; Mk 10:13-16; Lk 18:15; Acts 2:38-39, 16:33; 1 Cor 7:14 |
• (WCF 28.4)
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Explain the connection, if any, between baptism and regeneration.
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• (WCF 28.5-6)
In baptism, the grace of regeneration is offered and really exhibited, but the efficacy of baptism is not tied to the moment of administration |
• (WCF 28.5-6)
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Provide and explain your answers using Scripture to support your views.
a) Can an individual be saved without being baptized? (2 pts.) b) Are all who are baptized saved? |
a) Can an individual be saved without being baptized? (2 pts.)
---> Yes, example = the thief on the cross (Lk 23:40-43) .. others = OT saints b) Are all who are baptized saved? --->No, example = Simon the Magician (Acts 8:13, 23) |
(WCF 28.5)
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"How is our baptism to be improved by us?"
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(WLC 167)
--serious and thankful consideration of the nature of baptism --consider the privileges and benefits conferred and sealed --consider the solemn vow made --be humble with recognition of sin --be assured of pardon --be assured of blessings --commit to a life of holiness --draw strength from the work of Christ |
(WLC 167)
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What is the Lord's Supper?
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WSC 96
• sacrament • give & receive bread & wine • Christ's death is showed forth • worthy receivers partake in body & blood • believers are fed by faith • not corporal or carnal • spiritual nourishment • growth in grace |
WSC 96
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What are the biblical requirements for someone to receive communion?
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1) believe ("Do this in remembrance")
1 Cor 11:23-29 2) examine yourself 1 Cor 11:28 |
1 Cor 11:23-29
& 1 Cor 11:28 |
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How much public notice (time period) should be given for the celebration of the Lord's Supper? Why?
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1 week in order to prepare for celebrating the sacrament.
• (BCO 58-3) |
BCO 58-3
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According to the WLC, should one who doubts his salvation partake of the Lord's Supper?
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Yes
(WLC 172) |
(WLC 172)
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Describe the following views of the Lord's Supper:
Roman Catholic |
•transubstantiation
•Christ is present in a physical sense •the bread & wine become the physical body & blood of Christ |
Manual of Christian Doctrine, pp. 326-328
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Describe the following views of the Lord's Supper:
Lutheran |
•consubstantiation
•Christ is present in a physical sense •the bread & wine remain bread & wine; Christ presence is "in, under, and along with" the elements |
Manual of Christian Doctrine, pp. 326-328
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Describe the following views of the Lord's Supper:
Zwinglian |
•Memorial
•There is no bodily presence in the elements, but Christ is spiritually present to the true believer. •the sacrament is a sign/symbol, a memorial to the death of Christ and a act of profession for the believer |
Manual of Christian Doctrine, pp. 326-328
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Describe the following views of the Lord's Supper:
Reformed |
•real but spiritual presence of Christ in the sacrament
•the bread & wine remain bread & wine; the true believer spiritually partakes of the body & blood |
Manual of Christian Doctrine, pp. 326-328....
(also check Calvin's Institutes 4.17.1-3) |
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What is "fencing the table"? According to the BCO, what should be said?
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• (BCO 58-4) The minister invites
1) all who profess the true religion & are communicants in good standing in an evangelical church to participate 2) OR those who have been approved by the Session to participate 3) non-communicants to remain in the service |
• (BCO 58-4)
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According to the WLC, how should one prepare to celebrate the Lord's Supper?
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•examine themselves of being in Christ
•examine sin & need •consider genuineness of knowledge, faith, & repentance •consider love to God •consider love to brethren and all men (love to others) •willingness to forgive •desire for Christ •desire for obedience (WLC 171) |
(WLC 171) 8 parts.
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According to the WLC, how should one partake of the Lord's Supper?
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(WLC 174):
•participate in holy reverence •discern the Lord's body •meditate on Christ's suffering and death •judge yourself as needy •sorrow for sin •renew trust in Christ •rejoice in Christ's merits and love •renew your covenant with God and love to all the saints |
WLC 174
8 parts. |
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According to the WLC, what is the duty of Christians after they have received the Lord's Supper?
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(WLC 175):
•consider how you participated •thank God for blessings •beg God to continue blessings •renew watchfulness and pursue holiness •if no benefit noted, review preparation •wait for fruit •humbly seek grace •resolve to participate in the future with more care and diligence |
• (WLC 175):
8 Parts. |
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Wherein do the sacraments of baptism and the Lord's supper:
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a) Agree? (WLC 176)
5 possible: •God is the author •the spiritual part is Christ and his benefits •they are seals of the same covenant •they are dispensed by ministers of the gospel •they are to continue in the Church until the Second Coming of Christ b) Differ? (WLC 177) 4 possible: •baptism administered once; Lord's Supper often •baptism uses water; Lord's Supper uses bread & wine •baptism points to regeneration & ingrafting; Lord's Supper points to fellowship and continued growth •baptism is administered to infants; Lord's Supper is given to those of age who can examine themselves |
Agree? (WLC 176)
5 possible: Differ? (WLC 177) 4 possible: |
