Chapter 12 - Means of Grace

Student’s Name: Professor: Institution: Date of Submission: Chapter 12 - Means of Grace Introduction 1.Who is at the center of Christian Theology? Jesus Christ 2.Contrast the definitions of grace and mercy: Mercy comes from what we deserve while Grace comes from what we do not deserve 3.What is the definition of Means of Grace? The sacraments as well as other means through which grace is promoted in the soul by God. 4.Is God limited to only deliver grace through these means? Yes 5.What are the 3 Means of Grace: Baptism, Communion, and the Gospel 6.Define the term monergism and compare and contrast it to synergism: The belief that the Holy Spirit works independently of the will of Christians to effect regeneration. This is contrary to synergism which works in unison with the human will for regeneration. However, in both, the Holy Spirit is involved for regeneration of Christians. Sacrament 7.Write the definition of a Sacrament: A sacred element of the Holy Spirit as established by Christ 8.Define the 4 parameters of a sacrament in the Lutheran Church: Baptism meaning to wash or be born again through the water and word, Communion meaning partaking in the body of Christ through wine and bread, Confession as a means of forgiveness to the believers, and Absolution meaning the act of forgiving. 9.What is the difference between a sacrament and a sacrifice? A sacrament is God given to man while a Sacrifice is given by man to God Baptism 10.Why do we baptize? To show our obedience to God and our readiness to walk in the footsteps of Jesus Christ just as he was crucified, buried, and resurrected. 11.What are 3 blessings received through baptism? Forgiveness of sins, Life and Salvation, the Holy Spirit 12.What are the 2 essential elements in baptism? Water and Word 13.Who is to be baptized according to Matthew 28:19-20? Disciples of Jesus Christ 14.How often should we remember our baptism? All the time/ Always 15.Name and describe the false views of baptism: Baptism for children: this is misconception because baptism allows one to receive forgiveness of sins yet children have no sin. Sprinkling is an acceptable mode of baptism: Baptism should be done by immersing the whole bogy in water contrary to the misconception. It is not necessary to understand the purpose of baptism: contrary to this view, understanding why one needs to be baptized is absolutely necessary. Communion 16.Define what is meant by the Words of Institution and what those words tell us: These were the words uttered by Jesus Christ Himself at the Lord’s Supper and they tell us to always use the same words when concentrating bread and wine during the Holy Communion. 17.Who established the Words of Institution and instituted the Lord’s Supper? Jesus Christ 18.What are the 2 main elements used in communion? Bread and Wine 19.Explain and define the term “Real Presence” (...in, with, and under): During the sacramental union, the body and blood of Jesus Christ are truthfully and significantly in, within, and under the forms of the concentrated bread and wine such that the partakers of the communion eat and drink the bread and wine that symbolize the Body and Blood of the Lord Jesus Christ. 20.Explain the difference between Real Presence and Transubstantiation and Representation : Real Presence refers to the unchanging nature of the substance of bread and wine unlike Transubstantiation, which explicate the changing nature in the substance of bread and wine. On the other hand, Representation refers to the depiction of the Lord’s Supper as the Sacrifice. 21.What does St. Paul ask every Christian to do before taking communion? To examine oneself 22.How do we properly receive the Lord’s Supper? By uttering the Words of In...