The Church (AQA A-Level Religious Studies): Flashcards

Revelation to specific people at specific times (e.g., Scripture)

Revelation available to all people at all times (reason, nature)

Jesus as Son of God became flesh (John 1:14)

Continuous line of bishops from Jesus' Apostles to present

Bible and Church have equal authority through Holy Spirit

Scripture alone has authority (Protestant Reformation doctrine)

Justification by faith alone (Protestant belief)

All believers are priests w/ equal access to God (Protestant)

Sixteenth century (schism from Catholic Church)

God → Bible → Reason/Conscience → Church → Tradition