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Wayside Bible Chapel
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Beliefs on file825 positions
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Showing 102 of 825 positions across 18 topics. Expand any topic to see the rest.
God & the Trinity55 positions
- Analogical LanguageAffirmsTradition defaultHuman language about God is analogical: true but never capturing God univocally as it captures creatures.Estimated, not verified
- Apophatic PriorityAffirmsTradition defaultWhat God is in himself is ultimately beyond human comprehension, so negative ("God is not...") statements are more reliable than positive ones.Estimated, not verified
Christ65 positions
- Assumed Fallen Human NatureStrongly rejectsTradition defaultChrist assumed a fully fallen human nature (subject to the effects of the Fall) in order to heal it from within.Estimated, not verified
- Assumed Unfallen Human NatureStrongly affirmsTradition defaultChrist assumed an unfallen, sinless human nature, untouched by original sin/corruption.Estimated, not verified
Sin & the fall43 positions
- Adams Sin Brought Physical DeathStrongly affirmsTradition defaultPhysical death entered the human race as a consequence of Adam's sin; humans were not originally subject to death.Estimated, not verified
- All Sin Deserves Death EquallyStrongly affirmsTradition defaultEvery sin, however small, deserves God's condemnation/death: there is no class of sin that does not by nature merit it.Estimated, not verified
Salvation47 positions
- Active Obedience ImputedStrongly affirmsTradition defaultChrist's lifelong law-keeping (his "active obedience"), not only his death, is imputed to the believer as their positive righteousness.Estimated, not verified
- Assurance Grounded In Christ AloneStrongly affirmsFrom their statement of faithAssurance rests on Christ's finished work and God's promise, not on the believer's own works or sacramental performance.Estimated, not verified
The Holy Spirit41 positions
- Assurance Is Normal For BelieversStrongly affirmsTradition defaultSettled assurance of salvation is normal and to be expected for genuine believers in this life.Estimated, not verified
- Blasphemy Against Spirit UnforgivableStrongly affirmsFrom their statement of faithThere is a specific sin against the Holy Spirit that is unforgivable.Estimated, not verified
The Church42 positions
- Baptism Is The Entry Into The ChurchStrongly affirmsFrom their statement of faithBaptism is the rite of entry/incorporation into the visible church.Estimated, not verified
- Bishop Of Rome Has Universal PrimacyStrongly rejectsTradition defaultThe bishop of Rome (the pope) holds a divinely instituted primacy of jurisdiction over the whole church.Estimated, not verified
Sacraments & ordinances68 positions
- Anointing For Healing PracticeStrongly affirmsFrom their statement of faithThe church should anoint the sick with oil and pray over them for healing (per James 5).Estimated, not verified
- Anointing Sick Is A SacramentStrongly rejectsFrom their statement of faithAnointing of the sick with oil is a sacrament conveying grace, healing, and forgiveness to the seriously ill.Estimated, not verified
- Baptism Affusion ValidStrongly affirmsFrom their statement of faithBaptism by pouring water over the head (affusion) is a fully valid mode.Estimated, not verified
- Baptism Aspersion ValidStrongly affirmsFrom their statement of faithBaptism by sprinkling (aspersion) is a fully valid mode.Estimated, not verified
- Baptism Confers Holy SpiritStrongly rejectsFrom their statement of faithThe Holy Spirit is given/sealed to the recipient in water baptism itself.Estimated, not verified
- Baptism Indelible MarkStrongly rejectsFrom their statement of faithBaptism imprints an indelible spiritual mark/character on the soul that can never be repeated or removed.Estimated, not verified
- Baptism Mode Immersion RequiredStrongly rejectsFrom their statement of faithValid baptism requires full immersion of the body in water.Estimated, not verified
- Baptism Mode IndifferentStrongly affirmsFrom their statement of faithThe mode of baptism (immersion, pouring, or sprinkling) is a matter of indifference and does not affect validity.Estimated, not verified
- Baptism Necessary For SalvationStrongly rejectsFrom their statement of faithBaptism is necessary for salvation (ordinarily required to be saved).Estimated, not verified
- Baptism Of Desire Or BloodStrongly rejectsFrom their statement of faithThose who die unbaptized may still be saved through "baptism of desire" or martyrdom ("baptism of blood").Estimated, not verified
- Baptism Pure SymbolStrongly rejectsFrom their statement of faithBaptism conveys no grace whatsoever; it is purely a symbolic public testimony of an inward change.Estimated, not verified
- Baptism Remits Original SinStrongly rejectsFrom their statement of faithBaptism removes the guilt of original sin.Estimated, not verified
- Baptism Sign Seal OnlyStrongly affirmsFrom their statement of faithBaptism is a sign and seal of grace already promised, not the instrument that produces regeneration.Estimated, not verified
- Baptism Triple ImmersionStrongly rejectsFrom their statement of faithBaptism should be administered by three immersions, one for each person of the Trinity.Estimated, not verified
- Baptism Validity Depends On Administering ChurchStrongly rejectsFrom their statement of faithBaptism performed outside the one true Church is invalid and must be redone upon entry.Estimated, not verified
- Baptismal RegenerationStrongly rejectsFrom their statement of faithIn baptism God regenerates the recipient: the new birth/washing away of sin actually occurs in the rite.Estimated, not verified
- Body Eaten By MouthStrongly affirmsFrom their statement of faithCommunicants receive Christ's body orally with the mouth (manducatio oralis), not merely spiritually by faith.Estimated, not verified
- Chrismation Immediately After BaptismRejectsTradition defaultChrismation/confirmation should be administered immediately with baptism, even to infants.Estimated, not verified
- Communion Efficacious For ForgivenessStrongly affirmsFrom their statement of faithWorthy reception of the Supper conveys forgiveness of sins and nourishes the soul unto eternal life.Estimated, not verified
- Communion In Both Kinds For LaityStrongly affirmsFrom their statement of faithThe laity should receive both the bread and the cup (not bread alone).Estimated, not verified
- Confession Directly To God SufficientStrongly affirmsFrom their statement of faithConfession of sin directly to God is fully sufficient for forgiveness; no human mediator is needed.Estimated, not verified
- Confirmation Imparts Holy Spirit SealStrongly rejectsTradition defaultThrough anointing with chrism the recipient receives the seal/gift of the Holy Spirit not given in water baptism alone.Estimated, not verified
- Confirmation Is A SacramentStrongly rejectsTradition defaultConfirmation (chrismation) is a distinct sacrament that completes baptismal initiation and imparts the Holy Spirit.Estimated, not verified
- Confirmation Rite Of Personal ProfessionStrongly affirmsTradition defaultConfirmation is properly an occasion for a baptized person to profess for themselves the faith into which they were baptized.Estimated, not verified
- Efficacy Requires Faith RecipientStrongly affirmsTradition defaultA sacrament benefits the recipient only when received with faith; without faith it conveys no grace (or conveys judgment).Estimated, not verified
- Eucharist Central To WorshipStrongly affirmsFrom their statement of faithThe Eucharist/Supper should be the central act of every Lord's Day worship service.Estimated, not verified
- Eucharist Re Presents One SacrificeStrongly affirmsFrom their statement of faithThe Eucharist makes present (re-presents), without repeating, the one sacrifice of Calvary.Estimated, not verified
- Eucharistic Adoration ProperStrongly rejectsFrom their statement of faithThe consecrated host may rightly be adored and worshiped as Christ himself.Estimated, not verified
- Ex Opere OperatoStrongly rejectsTradition defaultA validly performed sacrament conveys grace by virtue of the act itself (ex opere operato), independent of the worthiness of the minister.Estimated, not verified
- Exactly Two OrdinancesStrongly affirmsFrom their statement of faithThere are exactly two ordinances/sacraments instituted by Christ: baptism and the Lord's Supper.Estimated, not verified
- Fencing The Table By ExaminationStrongly affirmsFrom their statement of faithCommunicants must examine themselves (and/or be examined by elders) before partaking, lest they eat to judgment.Estimated, not verified
- Holy Orders Is A SacramentStrongly rejectsFrom their statement of faithOrdination (holy orders) is a sacrament that confers grace and a permanent character for ministry.Estimated, not verified
- Indulgences Remit Temporal PunishmentStrongly rejectsFrom their statement of faithIndulgences can remit the temporal punishment due to forgiven sins, drawing on the Church's treasury of merit.Estimated, not verified
- Intention Of Minister RequiredRejectsTradition defaultFor a sacrament to be valid the minister must intend "to do what the Church does."Estimated, not verified
- Last Rites For The DyingStrongly rejectsFrom their statement of faithThe dying should receive final sacramental ministrations (final anointing, viaticum, absolution) to prepare the soul for death.Estimated, not verified
- Lay Administration Of Sacraments PermittedStrongly affirmsFrom their statement of faithSacraments/ordinances may be administered by any believer, not only by ordained clergy.Estimated, not verified
- Lay Or Emergency Baptism ValidStrongly affirmsFrom their statement of faithIn an emergency, baptism by a layperson (even a non-believer) is valid.Estimated, not verified
- Marriage Holy But Not SacramentStrongly affirmsFrom their statement of faithMarriage is a sacred, God-ordained covenant, but it is not a sacrament that conveys grace.Estimated, not verified
- Mass Is Propitiatory SacrificeStrongly rejectsTradition defaultThe Eucharist is a true and propitiatory sacrifice offered for the living and the dead.Estimated, not verified
- Matrimony Is A SacramentStrongly rejectsFrom their statement of faithMarriage between two baptized Christians is a sacrament conveying grace.Estimated, not verified
- Memorialism Symbol OnlyStrongly rejectsFrom their statement of faithThe Supper is purely a memorial; the bread and wine remain only symbols that prompt remembrance, with no presence or reception of Christ.Estimated, not verified
- Minister Worthiness Affects ValidityStrongly rejectsTradition defaultThe personal sin or unbelief of the minister invalidates the sacrament he administers.Estimated, not verified
- No Outward SacramentsStrongly rejectsTradition defaultNo outward physical rites are necessary; the only true baptism and communion are inward and spiritual.Estimated, not verified
- Open Communion To All BelieversStrongly affirmsFrom their statement of faithAll baptized believers (or all who love Christ) should be welcome at the Table regardless of denomination.Estimated, not verified
- Ordinance Obedience OnlyStrongly rejectsFrom their statement of faithBaptism and the Supper are primarily acts of human obedience and public testimony rather than channels of divine grace.Estimated, not verified
- Ordination Confers Indelible CharacterStrongly rejectsFrom their statement of faithOrdination imprints an indelible character on the ordained that cannot be lost.Estimated, not verified
- PaedocommunionStrongly rejectsTradition defaultBaptized infants and young children should receive communion before a profession of faith or first confession.Estimated, not verified
- Penance Is A SacramentStrongly rejectsFrom their statement of faithPenance/reconciliation (confession, contrition, absolution, satisfaction) is a sacrament for the forgiveness of post-baptismal sin.Estimated, not verified
- Presence Only In UseStrongly affirmsFrom their statement of faithChrist's presence in the Supper exists only in the act of distribution and reception, not in elements set aside afterward.Estimated, not verified
- Priest Has Authority To AbsolveStrongly rejectsFrom their statement of faithAn ordained priest has divinely given authority to forgive/retain sins in Christ's name.Estimated, not verified
- Priesthood Of All Believers Negates Special PriesthoodStrongly affirmsFrom their statement of faithBecause all believers are priests, there is no distinct sacrificing/sacramental priesthood set apart from the laity.Estimated, not verified
- Private Confession To PriestStrongly rejectsFrom their statement of faithSerious sins should be confessed privately to a priest, who pronounces absolution.Estimated, not verified
- Real Presence In SupperStrongly affirmsFrom their statement of faithChrist is truly and really present in the bread and wine of the Supper, not merely symbolized.Estimated, not verified
- Real Wine RequiredStrongly affirmsFrom their statement of faithFermented wine, not grape juice, should be used in the Supper.Estimated, not verified
- Reservation Of ElementsStrongly rejectsFrom their statement of faithConsecrated elements should be reserved/retained for the sick and for ongoing devotion.Estimated, not verified
- Sacrament Requires Dominical InstitutionStrongly affirmsTradition defaultA true sacrament must have been directly instituted by Christ himself.Estimated, not verified
- Sacrament Visible WordStrongly affirmsFrom their statement of faithA sacrament is rightly defined as a visible sign of an invisible grace: a "visible word."Estimated, not verified
- Sacramental Marriage IndissolubleStrongly rejectsFrom their statement of faithA consummated sacramental marriage is absolutely indissoluble; no divorce can break the bond before death.Estimated, not verified
- Sacraments Convey GraceStrongly affirmsFrom their statement of faithThe sacraments/ordinances are not merely symbols but are means through which God actually conveys grace.Estimated, not verified
- Satisfaction Works Of PenanceStrongly rejectsFrom their statement of faithThe penitent must perform acts of satisfaction (penance) assigned by the confessor as part of reconciliation.Estimated, not verified
- Seven SacramentsStrongly rejectsTradition defaultThere are seven sacraments: baptism, confirmation/chrismation, Eucharist, penance, anointing of the sick, holy orders, and matrimony.Estimated, not verified
- Spouses Are Ministers Of The SacramentStrongly rejectsFrom their statement of faithIn marriage the spouses themselves are the ministers of the sacrament; the priest is a witness.Estimated, not verified
- Threefold Apostolic Ministry RequiredStrongly rejectsFrom their statement of faithValid ordained ministry requires bishops, priests, and deacons in apostolic succession.Estimated, not verified
- TransubstantiationStrongly rejectsTradition defaultIn consecration the bread and wine are changed in substance into the body and blood of Christ, the appearances alone remaining.Estimated, not verified
- Trinitarian Formula RequiredStrongly affirmsFrom their statement of faithValid baptism must use the Trinitarian formula "in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit."Estimated, not verified
- Unleavened Bread RequiredStrongly affirmsFrom their statement of faithThe Eucharistic bread must be unleavened.Estimated, not verified
- Valid Orders Require Male OrdinandStrongly rejectsFrom their statement of faithOnly men may be validly ordained to the priesthood/presbyterate.Estimated, not verified
- Weekly Communion NormStrongly affirmsFrom their statement of faithCommunion should be observed every week.Estimated, not verified
Worship & liturgy27 positions
- Bowing And ProstrationStrongly rejectsTradition defaultBowing, prostration, or full physical reverence before the altar, icons, or sacrament is fitting in worship.Estimated, not verified
- Communion Only SeasonallyStrongly rejectsTradition defaultCommunion seasons (a few solemn observances a year with extensive preparation) are the fitting pattern.Estimated, not verified
Last things24 positions
- A Literal Mark Of The Beast Is ComingAffirmsTradition defaultA literal future "mark of the beast" will be imposed as a condition of economic participation.Estimated, not verified
- Beatific Vision Seeing God DirectlyAffirmsTradition defaultThe supreme reward of the redeemed is the direct, face-to-face vision of God himself (the beatific vision).Estimated, not verified
Scripture47 positions
- Authority Holy Tradition OrthodoxStrongly rejectsTradition defaultScripture is rightly read only within Holy Tradition: the Fathers, councils, liturgy, and consensus of the Church.Estimated, not verified
- Authority Magisterium InterpretsStrongly rejectsTradition defaultThe authentic interpretation of Scripture is entrusted to the Church's living teaching office (Magisterium), whose judgments bind the faithful.Estimated, not verified
Revelation, creation & science35 positions
- Adam Special Creation From DustStrongly affirmsTradition defaultThe first human was specially and directly created by God from the dust, not biologically descended from earlier hominins.Estimated, not verified
- Angels Created BeingsStrongly affirmsFrom their statement of faithAngels and other spiritual beings are part of God's created order, made by God.Estimated, not verified
Life & bioethics57 positions
- Abortion Gravely Wrong In PrincipleStrongly affirmsFrom their statement of faithDeliberately ending a pregnancy by killing the unborn is in itself a grave moral wrong.Estimated, not verified
- Abortion Permitted To Save Mothers LifeAffirmsTradition defaultAbortion is morally permissible when continuing the pregnancy would directly threaten the mother's life.Estimated, not verified
Sexuality & marriage45 positions
- Abortifacient Contraception WrongStrongly affirmsTradition defaultContraceptive methods that may act after fertilization (potential abortifacients) are morally wrong even if other contraception is permitted.Estimated, not verified
- Annulment Recognizes Invalid MarriageRejectsTradition defaultSome unions that appeared to be marriages were never valid marriages, and the church can rightly declare them null (annulment).Estimated, not verified
Society & politics39 positions
- Active Nonviolent Resistance ObligatoryAffirmsTradition defaultChristians should actively resist injustice through nonviolent means (protest, civil disobedience, noncooperation), not merely abstain from violence.Estimated, not verified
- Capitalism Intrinsically UnjustRejectsTradition defaultCapitalism as a system is intrinsically exploitative and stands under God's judgment; Christian faithfulness requires working to replace it.Estimated, not verified
Angelology Demonology45 positions
- Angelic Fall Caused By PrideStrongly affirmsFrom their statement of faithThe angels fell primarily through pride: refusing subjection to God / seeking to exalt themselves.Estimated, not verified
- Angelic Fall Predates Human FallStrongly affirmsFrom their statement of faithThe angelic rebellion occurred before the fall of humanity, and the serpent's temptation issued from an already-fallen angel.Estimated, not verified
Anthropology43 positions
- Body Essential To PersonStrongly affirmsTradition defaultThe body is essential to being a complete human person, not an accidental or dispensable container for the soul.Estimated, not verified
- Body GoodStrongly affirmsFrom their statement of faithThe material human body is intrinsically good as created by God.Estimated, not verified
Covenant Law Israel43 positions
- Abrahamic Covenant Foundational And OngoingStrongly affirmsFrom their statement of faithThe Abrahamic covenant is foundational and its promises remain operative for the people of God today.Estimated, not verified
- Baptism Replaces Circumcision Covenant SignStrongly affirmsFrom their statement of faithBaptism is the New Covenant counterpart to circumcision, marking entrance into the covenant community.Estimated, not verified
Mariology Saints59 positions
- All Believers Are SaintsStrongly affirmsTradition default"Saints" in the New Testament sense means all believers, not a special canonized class.Estimated, not verified
- Altar Relics Required Or ProperStrongly rejectsTradition defaultIt is fitting (or required) that altars contain the relics of saints.Estimated, not verified
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