Comparison between Orthodoxy, Protestantism & Roman Catholicism: The table below aims to given an outline of some of the key issues in Christian belief and how the three traditions view these issues. I have tried to state what might be called the 'representative' view of each tradition; though there are obviously differing views within each of them e.g. the diverse range of opinions on the presence of Christ in the Eucharist. The links under the More information section should be consulted for
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the only ones worthy of God’s laws and forgiveness. Catholicism was born from Christianity. Having the same structured beliefs Catholicism separates its beliefs by adding other religious figures into its religion. Mary mother of Jesus is hailed as a holy person because she was chosen as the vessel for which Jesus would enter the world. Contrasts of these religions exploded thousands of years later when other religious figures found out that the Roman Catholic Church was deceiving its followers by practices
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gifts to convict and empower one to live a rightious life before God, and to bestow love, good will, and kindness to fellow men that one may do kingdom building not tearing down. "The Baptism of the Holy Spirit is God's way of empowering us to manifest his love to His Church and to cleanse us and make us Holy. We need therefore to acknowledge that love is necessary for the proper use of the Gifts - faith works by love (Gal. 5:6). L love edifies others (1 Cor. 8:1) As God has shown His love
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DECEMBER 5, 2012 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 2 PENTECOST 2 THE CONVERSION OF CORNELIUS 5 TONGUES AT EPHESIAN BAPTISM 7 CONCLUSION 9 BIBLIOGRAPHY 10 Introduction The gift of Tongues has been becoming more and more popular over the past 10 years. Christians appear to have differing views on the matter. Some think it is a sign of the HOLY SPIRIT, other think it is a manifestation of demonic forces. There are Bible verses to support both of these opinions, so the
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From the second to the fifth century, worship, prayer, and baptism have evolved and transformed drastically. Following Christianity becoming the state religion under Constantine, these communal and public acts of spiritual sacrifice and the profession of faith by numerous individuals have molded and thrust the religion into the sophisticated practice it is currently. There were changes and developments in the forms of Christian worship during the first five centuries of Christianity. Among the factors
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joy and light to those he has revealed his love and this love is to be shared with others. They receive the gift of the Holy Spirit through the power of God in the resurrection of Jesus. The Holy Spirit enables them to forgive others and live a community life to share and to proclaim God’s love to others. They used the formula of God the father, son, and Holy Spirit in their baptisms. This was the professional of faith in the triune God whom they witness his mysterious love from the beginning of their
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2013 THESIS STATEMENT This paper shall argue that this is an inaccurate depiction and seek to put forth the common view of baptism in the Restoration Movement as distinct from the common understanding of baptismal regeneration, while pointing to key factors that play a role in popular inaccuracies. TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 1 DEFINING REGENERATION 2 DEFINING BAPTISM 3 The Mode 3 The Subject 4 The Meaning 6 According to Classic Baptismal Regenerationists 7 According to Restoration
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Baptism is the initiation into Catholicism and cannot be repeated for adults baptised as children. The Eucharist is the sacrament of receiving the body and blood of Christ as regular bread and wine is consecrated and turned into Christ’s body and blood. Confirmation is the act of reaffirming the vows spoken at baptism and is done when the individual reaches a mature point in life. Reconciliation involves the
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sacrament of the Eucharist can be concelebrated with many priests due to the fact that the priest does not celebrate under his own power. Rather, the priest celebrates in persona Christi whose power is giver by Holy Orders. Therefore, the sacrament acts by itself for the power of the Holy Spirit, but it is not made by merit of who celebrates. Acting by the power of Christ, means that the priest acts with the same effectiveness and power of Christ himself, who through the priesthood concedes the dignity
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Christ only that death, sin and Satan are defeated... thus, the Gospel of Jesus Christ changes everything for the redeemed. The heart of reality is the Gospel of Jesus Christ. It is not the baptism of the Holy Spirit that changes people, but the power of the gospel of Christ. The baptism of the Holy Spirit is not an experience separate from Christ; it is the evidence of Christ in you. More than anything, the lack of knowledge of the Gospel of Christ has done more to provoke Christians to substitute
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