Baptism
An immersion or sprinkling of water that signifies one's identification with a belief or cause. In Christianity it is the believer's identification with Christ in His death, burial, and resurrection (Rom. 6:4-54). It is done in the name and authority (Acts 4:7) of Christ with the baptismal formula of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit (Matt. 28:19). It does not save us (1 Pet. 3:21). However, it is our obligation, as believers, to receive it. Some maintain that baptism is necessary for salvation. It is not.
Apostasy
The falling away from the faith. It is a revolt against the truth of God’s word by a believer. It can also describe a group or church organization that has "fallen away" from the truths of Christianity as revealed in the Bible.
Sola Scriptura
The teaching that the Scriptures contain all that is necessary for salvation and proper living before God.
Subjectivism
The teaching that the individual is the source and judge of all religious knowledge based upon his own knowledge and experience.
Source: carm.org
I had never heard the terms "sola scriptura" and/or "subjectivism" before.
ReplyDeleteI consider myself a "sola scriptura" gal, but I do believe the "world's" (majority) view is fastly becoming that of subjectivism...
Thanks for the definitions. I was actually planning on looking up the meaning of apostasy last night and forgot. Now I don't have to <><
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