Requirements of the Baptized (Sadler's Church Teacher's Manual)

Requirements of the Baptized (Sadler's Church Teacher's Manual)

Requirements of the Baptized is Section LV of The Church Teacher's Manual of Christian Instruction, Michael Ferrebee Sadler's 1872 expansion of the Church Catechism in question-and-answer form.

Summary

This section discusses repentance and faith as required in those who come to baptism. Sadler distinguishes the objective promise of the sacrament from the necessary response of the recipient.

Sadler's Text

Sadler's catechetical treatment of this topic is anchored in the statement, "Repentance, whereby they forsake sin; and FAITH, whereby THEY STEADFASTLY BELIEVE THE PROMISES OF God made to them in that Sacrament." He further explains the section by saying, "Because they do not abide in Him into Whom they were once engrafted."

Theological Themes

• Repentance
• Faith
• Reception of sacramental grace
• Baptismal responsibility

Scripture References

The following references are representative biblical texts used or implied in this section of Sadler's catechetical exposition:

• Acts 2:38
• Mark 16:16
• John 3:5
• 1 Peter 3:21

Anglican Context

This section belongs to Sadler's sacramental exposition of the Church Catechism. It is connected with the Prayer Book rites of Baptism and Holy Communion, and with the Anglican distinction between outward sign and inward grace. Sadler's treatment reflects nineteenth-century Church of England catechesis and should be read as a historical Anglican source alongside current provincial formularies and catechetical resources.

See Also

• The Church Teacher's Manual of Christian Instruction
• Sacrament
• Baptism
• Holy Communion
• Church Catechism