The Holy Sacraments - Means of Renewing the Life of Believers
The Holy Sacraments - Means of Renewing the Life of Believers
Author(s): Tulcan IoanSubject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Theology and Religion
Published by: Editura Universității Aurel Vlaicu
Keywords: Church;Sacraments;renewing;pneumatological;ecclesiological; soteriological dimension;
Summary/Abstract: The Sacraments are Christ’s unseen works, committed as seen acts, which form theChurch as the Mystical Body of Lord. In view of the Orthodox faith, there are sevenimportant works in the life of the Church, called Mysteries or Sacraments, whichcorrespond to the different needs of people’s lives. The Mysteries highlight the different forms and degrees of relationship between the believer and Jesus Christ. Faithis a premise for the Sacraments effective work in believers and the renewal of theirpersonal life, but the power present and working in them is the power of the HolySpirit, present in the Church since Pentecost. The renewing work of the Sacramentshas signifi cance not only for the life of Christians, but also for the life of the world.
Journal: Teologia
- Issue Year: 66/2016
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 77-90
- Page Count: 14
- Language: English