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What It Means to Be Presbyterian
Session 2 How are we different from other
denominations?
Catholic or catholic?????
And we believe in one holy catholic
church«« Universal=catholic Roman Catholic=Catholic
Methodism
John Wesley (1703-1791)
Anglican minister who served not only in
England but also in U.S.²Georgia His experience in the US was very difficult for him and he returned to England Was basically burned out Came into contact with Moravians ³Felt my heart strangely warmed´
1739 Wesley breaks with Anglican Church
Wesley was concerned with people who were
not in church and who were lost to their sins Began preaching outside of the church Realized that trained and ordained clergy were not the only people called to ministry so he created lay preachers Led to success of Methodist Church in England and US
Wesley¶s Beliefs
Bible is central All people are capable of being saved
by their faith in Christ Christians can be made perfect in love Believers motives instead of being self centered were guided by a deep desire to please God Regard for others and welfare first.
Wesley««..
Wrote Notes on the New Testament and
Sermons Rode 250,000 miles in his career Gave away 30,000 pounds Preached more than 40,000 sermons WHEW!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Baptists
Anabaptists
Part of the Radical Reformation 1500s in Europe Well known theologian was Menno
Simons Many other movements and people involved Heavily persecuted even by Presbyterians
Core Differences
Believer¶s Baptism Do not take an oath Do not bear arms Bread and wafer are symbols
Baptist
B Biblical Authority A Autonomy of Local Church P Priesthood of All Believers T Two Sacraments (Baptism and Lord¶s Supper) I
Individual Soul Liberty S Separation of Church and State T Two offices Pastor and Deacon S Saved Church Membership
Some Other Key Differences
Church Government
Episcopal (Catholic, Anglican,
Methodist) Presbyterian (PCUSA and Reformed) Local Autonomy (Baptist)
What Happens during Communion?
Transubstantiation Consubstantiation (Lutherans and
Episcopalians Calvin Symbol (Presbyterian and Baptist)
Monstrance
Baptism
Relics and Mary
Questions
What It Means to Be Presbyterian
Session 2 How are we different from other
denominations?
Catholic or catholic?????
And we believe in one holy catholic
church«« Universal=catholic Roman Catholic=Catholic
Methodism
John Wesley (1703-1791)
Anglican minister who served not only in
England but also in U.S.²Georgia His experience in the US was very difficult for him and he returned to England Was basically burned out Came into contact with Moravians ³Felt my heart strangely warmed´
1739 Wesley breaks with Anglican Church
Wesley was concerned with people who were
not in church and who were lost to their sins Began preaching outside of the church Realized that trained and ordained clergy were not the only people called to ministry so he created lay preachers Led to success of Methodist Church in England and US
Wesley¶s Beliefs
Bible is central All people are capable of being saved
by their faith in Christ Christians can be made perfect in love Believers motives instead of being self centered were guided by a deep desire to please God Regard for others and welfare first.
Wesley««..
Wrote Notes on the New Testament and
Sermons Rode 250,000 miles in his career Gave away 30,000 pounds Preached more than 40,000 sermons WHEW!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Baptists
Anabaptists
Part of the Radical Reformation 1500s in Europe Well known theologian was Menno
Simons Many other movements and people involved Heavily persecuted even by Presbyterians
Core Differences
Believer¶s Baptism Do not take an oath Do not bear arms Bread and wafer are symbols
Baptist
B Biblical Authority A Autonomy of Local Church P Priesthood of All Believers T Two Sacraments (Baptism and Lord¶s Supper) I
Individual Soul Liberty S Separation of Church and State T Two offices Pastor and Deacon S Saved Church Membership
Some Other Key Differences
Church Government
Episcopal (Catholic, Anglican,
Methodist) Presbyterian (PCUSA and Reformed) Local Autonomy (Baptist)
What Happens during Communion?
Transubstantiation Consubstantiation (Lutherans and
Episcopalians Calvin Symbol (Presbyterian and Baptist)
Monstrance
Baptism
Relics and Mary
Questions
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