ministerialist Synonyms
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ministerialist Meaning
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ministerialist (n.)
A supporter of the ministers, or the party in power.
ministerialist Sentence Examples
- The ministerialist approach emphasizes the role of the ordained minister as a conduit of divine grace.
- Ministerialists believe that only ordained ministers have the authority to perform certain sacraments and rites.
- In a ministerialist system, the minister presides over the worship service and delivers the sermon.
- Ministerialists argue that the ordination process confers special authority upon the minister.
- Some denominations have a ministerialist polity, while others are more egalitarian.
- Ministerialist churches often have a strong emphasis on clerical authority.
- Critics of ministerialism argue that it creates an unnecessary divide between clergy and laity.
- The ministerialist position has been defended by theologians such as Thomas Aquinas and Martin Luther.
- The ministerialist model of church leadership is based on the New Testament concept of the priesthood of all believers.
- Ministerialists believe that the ordained minister is a representative of Christ and has a unique role to play in the church.
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A supporter of the ministers, or the party in power.
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The ministerialist approach emphasizes the role of the ordained minister as a conduit of divine grace.
Ministerialists believe that only ordained ministers have the authority to perform certain sacraments and rites.
In a ministerialist system, the minister presides over the worship service and delivers the sermon.
Ministerialists argue that the ordination process confers special authority upon the minister.
