A Christian, or another religion?Quote:
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A Christian, or another religion?Quote:
Originally Posted by Kim131
we prob did that at some point, but i werent listening lol!Quote:
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From http://www.ststephenscoorparoo.org.a...sm/Study01.htm
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The Good News of Christ Declared
Jesus’ command to his disciples to go out into the world and help people become followers of him was symbolised in the practice of baptism. Baptism was a way in which people who have responded to the good news of Christ could declare their acceptance of God’s grace and their submission to Jesus Christ as Lord.
The “promise of eternal life” (relationship with God now and forever) through Jesus’ life, death and resurrection, is symbolised in the baptismal washing with water. There is usually a Bible Reading and an exposition of the Christian good news to preface the Baptism and explain its meaning.
To understand the symbol (baptism) you must comprehend its meaning – the offer of relationship with God through the work of Jesus Christ.
The Baptismal Vows
The candidate for baptism (or the sponsors if an infant is being presented) is invited to make a public response to God:
“I ask you now to stand, and, in the presence of your sponsors and of this whole congregation, to make your response to the promise of forgiveness of sins and eternal life held out to you by Jesus Christ.” [ii]
The candidate then makes the baptismal vows of repentance, faith and obedience. These are the defining commitments of a Christian towards God. We will study them in this book.
The Baptism with Water
The candidate may be immersed in the water or receive sprinkling. The baptism or washing is done in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit – the Trinitarian revelation of God in the Bible.
The baptised person is signed (with water) in the sign of the cross: “to show that you will not be ashamed to confess the faith of Christ crucified, and to fight bravely under his banner against sin, the world and the devil, and to continue Christ’s faithful soldier and servant to your life’s end.”
Prayers
Prayers are offered for the baptised disciple to walk in the Spirit, obeying Jesus and serving him.
Proper understanding of Baptism requires us to see how these four components reinforce the meaning of the service.
Is that any help?
Not really, but thanks anyway :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Abi
What information are you exactly looking for?
Does anyone have any tips on how to tackle German coursework (or just any tips for tackling general language courseworks). I'm meant to be doing German coursework, on the enviroment in London, but i really dont know where to start. Its a bit of a burden, i'm dreading starting it, hence the plea for tips:)
have you been given oral questions yet? cos for my french coursework i based it on the oralQuote:
Originally Posted by Abi
yeah, but its the coursework that i find hardest.