The Babylonian Captivity of the Church

Key to Rome’s power:

The Babylonian Captivity of the Church Key to Rome’s power: THE SEVEN SACRAMENTS

Key to Rome’s power: THE SEVEN SACRAMENTS Luther’s response:

Key to Rome’s power: THE SEVEN SACRAMENTS Luther’s response: There are NOT seven sacraments. There are only THREE:

Luther’s response: There are NOT seven sacraments. There are only THREE: 1) the Lord’s Supper

Luther’s response: There are NOT seven sacraments. There are only THREE: 1) the Lord’s Supper 2) Baptism, and

Luther’s response: There are NOT seven sacraments. There are only THREE: 1) the Lord’s Supper 2) Baptism, and 3) Penance (though Luther had his doubts about this one).

Luther’s response: There are NOT seven sacraments. There are only THREE: 1) the Lord’s Supper 2) Baptism, and 3) Penance (though Luther had his doubts about this one). These 3 are being held in miserable captivity by the Roman Catholic Church.

The Lord’s Supper

This Sacrament is being held in bondage, in 3 ways: 1. Communion in one kind

1. The Lord’s Supper This Sacrament is being held in bondage, in 3 ways: 1. Communion in one kind 2. Transubstantiation

1. Communion in one kind 2. Transubstantiation 3. Sacrifice

Luther’s response: 1. Communion in only one kind is an arbitrary abuse of the Church’s power.

Luther’s response: 1. Communion in only one kind is an arbitrary abuse of the Church’s power. 2. Transubstantiation is not taught in Scripture, and it raises more questions than it answers.

Luther’s response: 1. Communion in only one kind is an arbitrary abuse of the Church’s power. 2. Transubstantiation is not taught in Scripture, and it raises more questions than it answers. 3. The “ sacrifice” idea is worst of all. The Lord’s Supper is a promise from God to be received in faith.

2. Baptism

Baptism also derives its power from a promise of God. Baptism also derives its power from a promise of God.

2. Baptism Baptism also derives its power from a promise of God. Baptism also derives its power from a promise of God. As a promise, it is to be received in faith. As a promise, it is to be received in faith.

2. Baptism Baptism also derives its power from a promise of God. Baptism also derives its power from a promise of God. As a promise, it is to be received in faith. As a promise, it is to be received in faith. Baptism is a death to sin and a resurrection to life with God. Therefore, in baptism, we have enough to believe and practice our whole life. Baptism is a death to sin and a resurrection to life with God. Therefore, in baptism, we have enough to believe and practice our whole life.

2. Baptism Baptism is a death to sin and a resurrection to life with God. Therefore, in baptism, we have enough to believe and practice our whole life. Baptism is a death to sin and a resurrection to life with God. Therefore, in baptism, we have enough to believe and practice our whole life. The teaching that the vows taken by monks are superior to baptism is absurd. The teaching that the vows taken by monks are superior to baptism is absurd.

3. Penance It is absolutely necessary to confess one’s sins.

3. Penance It is absolutely necessary to confess one’s sins. Private confession cannot be proven from the Scriptures, but is useful and should not be abolished.

3. Penance It is absolutely necessary to confess one’s sins. Private confession cannot be proven from the Scriptures, but is useful and should not be abolished. It is full, however, of abuses (e.g. indulgences) that must be done away with.

4. Confirmation Whatever made anybody think that this belongs on the same level as Baptism and the Lord’s Supper?

5. Marriage Marriage, clearly, is instituted by God.

5. Marriage Marriage, clearly, is instituted by God. But it is not a sacrament. Even pagans marry.

5. Marriage Marriage, clearly, is instituted by God. But it is not a sacrament. Even pagans marry. The Church’s treatment of marriage is full of all kinds of illogical acts and hypocrisies.

6. Ordination Ordination is not commanded by God.

6. Ordination Ordination is not commanded by God. Properly understood, ordination certifies that a minister has been properly called.

6. Ordination Ordination is not commanded by God. Properly understood, ordination certifies that a minister has been properly called. Ordained ministers should preach the Word, not busy themselves with the ridiculous things they do now.

6. Ordination Ordained ministers should preach the Word, not busy themselves with the ridiculous things they do now. Ordained ministers should not think they are a separate class or “estate” from the laity.

7. Extreme Unction What James describes (5:14f) is nothing like what Roman Catholics actually practice.

SUMMARY Let us save the term “sacrament” for a rite that has: 1) a visible sign, and

SUMMARY Let us save the term “sacrament” for a rite that has: 1) a visible sign, and 2) a promise of the forgiveness of sins.

SUMMARY Let us save the term “sacrament” for a rite that has: 1) a visible sign, and 2) a promise of the forgiveness of sins. If we do, there are only 2 sacraments:

SUMMARY 1) baptism, and

SUMMARY If we do, there are only 2 sacraments: 1) baptism, and 2) the Lord’s Supper.

SUMMARYPenance: 1) has no visible sign, and

SUMMARYPenance: 2) is nothing but a return to one’s Baptism.