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Pneumatology refers to a particular discipline within Christian theology that focuses on the study of the Holy Spirit.The term is derived from the Greek word Pneuma (πνεῦμα), which designates "breath" or "spirit" and metaphorically describes a non-material being or influence.
There is one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins. Rebaptism is not allowed. Infants are baptized most commonly, but all forms of baptism are accepted (infant or adult; pouring, sprinkling or immersion). Moravian doctrine teaches that the Body and Blood of Christ are present in Holy Communion.
Catholic theology holds that the sacrament of baptism, which is closely connected to faith, "purifies, justifies and sanctifies" the sinner; in this sacrament, the sinner is "freed from sin". [39] [40] This is termed initial justification or "being cleansed of sin", the entrance into the Christian life. Catholics use Mark 16:16, John 3:5, Acts ...
Other groups who were accused of docetism held that Jesus was a man in the flesh, but Christ was a separate entity who entered Jesus' body in the form of a dove at his baptism, empowered him to perform miracles, and abandoned him upon his death on the cross.
[10] [11] In addition, there are at least two events seen as theophanies mentioned in the New Testament, the baptism and transfiguration of Jesus . [ 12 ] [ 3 ] [ 13 ] While some Eastern Orthodox Churches refer to the baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist as "theophany", [ 14 ] some theologians discourage such usage, arguing that the entire life ...
Clement of Alexandria interprets "Fire of Wisdom" which prevades the soul as by a baptism. [141] Clement of Alexandria used the word "symbol" to define the Eucharist, and interpreted John 6 to be an allegory about faith, however his views on real presence are disputed. [142] [143] Clement of Alexandria was apparently an amillennialist. [144]
The door to the wedding hall is on the far right on the wall, while the five foolish virgins were in front of the door on the east wall. Baptism was viewed in the Eastern Church as a kind of marriage between the baptized and Jesus, which explains the importance of the scenes. In the Eastern Church, the ten virgins were the brides of Jesus. [33]
Baptism, the Catechism teaches, erases original sin and turns a man back towards God. The inclination toward sin and evil persists, however, and he must continue to struggle against concupiscence (CCC 2520).