The sacraments efficacious
In the debate over what makes the sacraments efficacious (effective), the two major sides are summed up by the Latin terms ex opere operantis and ex opere operato. Briefly describe the two sides of this debate.
In the debate over what makes the sacraments efficacious (effective), the two major sides are summed up by the Latin terms ex opere operantis and ex opere operato. Briefly describe the two sides of this debate.
In the debate over what makes the sacraments efficacious (effective), the two major sides are summed up by the Latin terms ex opere operantis and ex opere operato. Briefly describe the two sides of this debate.
Choose one of the two sacraments we discussed in class (baptism or the eucharist). What does this sacrament symbolize? What does it accomplish?
Choose one of the two sacraments we discussed in class (baptism or the eucharist). What does this sacrament symbolize? What does it accomplish?
What is the difference between a religion being “exclusive” and being “inclusive” when it comes to its relationship to other religious groups?
What is the difference between a religion being “exclusive” and being “inclusive” when it comes to its relationship to other religious groups?
Anselm argues that only the “God-Man” is able to bring about salvation. Why does he say Jesus must be both God and man?
Anselm argues that only the “God-Man” is able to bring about salvation. Why does he say Jesus must be both God and man?
What does Martin Luther mean when he says that Christian faith has a personal, not a historical, reference?
What does Martin Luther mean when he says that Christian faith has a personal, not a historical, reference?