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Expressions of religious identity
Alpha course
Founded in 1990
Aims to introduce Christianity via a series of talks and discussions
Series of sessions lasting about 10 weeks
Original sin
Catholic belief
Babies are born with original sin, a built-in urge to do bad things and disobey God
This is a result of Adam and Eve sinning in the Garden of Eden
Some believe you can't be cured of original sin
How some Christians believe you can get rid of original sin
Baptism at birth
Sacrament
A Christian rite that is necessary for salvation
"Outward signs of inward blessings"
Not all denominations believe in them (Catholics do)
The seven sacraments Catholics believe in
Baptism
Eucharist
Remembering the Last Supper
Confirmation
Reconcilation
Anointing of the sick
Marriage
Holy orders
Ordinance
The Baptist Church prefers to call sacraments ‘ordinances’. This simply means an act of obedience to a command of Jesus.
Matthew 28:19
"Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit"
Matthew 3:13-14
13 Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John. 14 But John tried to deter him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?”
Baptism
Importance of Baptism to Catholics
Makes people officially children of God
Cleanses of original sin
Makes Christians officially enter the Church
Necessary for salvation
Infant baptism is important to save them from original sin, it is done ASAP so that if they die they can go to heaven
John 20:21
Again Jesus said, “Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.”
Evangelism
Spreading of the Christian gospel
Methods of evangelism
These have changed over time to adapt to the growth of Christianity and the changing world
The Evangelical Alliance Mission