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Vocabulary for Lesson 21 (Vocab Quiz/Test 5.3)
Write each bold word in the Vocabulary section of your notebook with room for a 2-3 line definition.
- the Keys
- The power to "open the door" of heaven and restore communion with God through the word of forgiveness, or to "close the door" of heaven by withholding forgiveness from the impenitent. The authority of the Holy Ministry. This authority is given to the church by Christ Himself and is exercised in His stead by her ministers. [179]
- retain (or bind)
- When the pastor "ties" the sins of an impenitent "around his neck" and will not "let go of them," by withholding the word of forgiveness. [180]
- remit (or loose)
- When the pastor "unties" and "frees" a penitent sinner from his sins by forgiving him for Christ's sake. [181]
- church discipline
- When the pastor withholds Holy Absolution from an impenitent person within the congregation and forbids him to go to the Lord's Supper until he repents and is absolved. [182]
- excommunication
- When the pastor, with the advice, consent, and approval of the congregation, removes a person from the communion of the Christian church because of persistent impenitence and a life of unbelief. This is a very serious action and may not be done frivolously, quickly, or without the pastor's previous persistent attempts to restore such a person to repentance. [183]
- the Holy Ministry
- The preaching and teaching office of the Gospel and sacraments of Christ through which the Holy Spirit creates, sustains, and nurtures faith in our Lord Jesus Christ. [184]
- the divine call
- The call from God, through the church to a man, to be a public minister of the Gospel, that is, the authority to preach and teach the Word of God and administer the sacraments in the stead of Christ. [185]
- ordination
- The "holy orders" and "solemn charge" given to the man being placed into the Office of the Holy Ministry to tend, keep, and defend the Holy Gospel of Christ and His congregation, through the faithful preaching and teaching of the Word of God, judging doctrine, remitting and retaining sin, and administering the sacraments of Christ according to His institution. [186]