Suffered Under Pontius Pilate, Was Crucified (Sadler's Church Teacher's Manual)

Suffered Under Pontius Pilate, Was Crucified (Sadler's Church Teacher's Manual)

Suffered Under Pontius Pilate, Was Crucified is Section XX 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

Sadler treats Christ's passion as the purposeful suffering of the incarnate Son. The naming of Pontius Pilate is understood as locating the passion in history, while the cross is interpreted sacrificially.

Sadler's Text

Sadler's catechetical treatment of this topic is anchored in the statement, "Yes: but the great object of His Incarnation was that He might die for our sins, and rise again to impart to us of His Risen Life." He further explains the section by saying, "That we might have forgiveness of sin, and be restored to the favour of God."

Theological Themes

• Passion of Christ
• Historical confession
• Atonement
• Sacrifice

Scripture References

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

• Hebrews 2:18
• Isaiah 53:6
• Matthew 27
• John 19
• 1 Corinthians 11:26

Anglican Context

This section belongs to Sadler's exposition of the baptismal promise to believe the articles of the Christian faith. It is especially connected with the Apostles' Creed, the Nicene Creed, and the use of the creeds in Anglican public worship. 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
• Apostles' Creed
• Nicene Creed
• Church Catechism
• Anglican Doctrine