Word and Sacraments: Introduction: Self-Test Question Title * 1. In the language of Augustine, sacraments are outward ______ of _______. Question Title * 2. Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, and many Anglican traditions number seven practices as sacraments. How many can you remember? CAPITALIZE the ones whose character or point you still do not really understand. Question Title * 3. Many Christians object to using the term 'sacrament' to describe more than a few of these practices because identifying God's action with specific rituals "ties God's hands," as if to force divine action rituals cannot actually communicate the supernatural saving grace of God the other rituals are not clearly rooted in Jesus' directions to his disciples for accomplishing his mission the other rituals are not practiced in their churches Question Title * 4. Which is NOT understood as a way that these practices that are sometimes called sacraments relate to the history of salvation? they dispense its benefits they include new generations and peoples in it they supersede it they tell its story Question Title * 5. In your church, what do people mean by saying that a practice such as baptism or communion is a "symbol"? Question Title * 6. What other meanings might the word 'symbol' have among other Christians in other traditions? Question Title * 7. Work frames this lecture on 'Word and sacraments' in terms of the ways God makes himself accessible to us, which make salvation salvation "visible, physical, social, and ecclesial."Consider the specific ways your church assumes that God is powerfully available. What 'story of salvation' is being told through that list, and how does it compare and/or contrast with the story of salvation you are learning in this course? Done