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The concept of Act of obedience in Christianity

The Act of obedience in Christianity involves a conscious decision to follow God's commands, showcasing commitment to Christ through rituals like baptism and actions reflecting faith. It encompasses various interpretations across denominations: for Protestants, it highlights Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice his son, while Catholics see Christ's submission to circumcision as a model for obedience. The concept emphasizes the importance of aligning one's actions with divine will, serving as a means to clarify one's relationship with Christ.

Synonyms: Compliance, Submission, Adherence, Conformity, Following, Acquiescence, Docility

In Malay: Perbuatan ketaatan; In Swedish: Handling av lydnad; In Spanish: Acto de obediencia; In German: Akt des Gehorsams; In Finnish: Tottelevaisuuden teko; In Dutch: Daad van gehoorzaamheid

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Christian concept of 'Act of obedience'

Christianity Books

Significance in Christianity (general):

From: Expositions of Holy Scripture

(1) A deliberate choice or action to comply with authority or command, particularly to God.[1] (2) An expression of commitment to follow Christ, symbolized through rituals like baptism, though not directly linked to children's relationship with Him.[2] (3) The expectation from Nebuchadnezzar that his subjects must comply with his orders, conflated with worship.[3] (4) A deed performed in accordance with God’s will, emphasized as a powerful means to gain clarity in seeing Christ.[4] (5) The action taken by the man in response to Jesus' command, which led to his healing.[5]

Significance in Protestantism (Christian movement emphasizing faith and scripture):
Protestantism Books

From: The Existence and Attributes of God

(1) An action performed in accordance to God's command, exemplified by Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son at God's direction.[6] (2) A behavior that reflects a believer's willingness to follow God's commands, grounded in faith.[7]

Protestantism (or simply the protestant church) is a major branch of Christianity originating from the Reformation in the 16th century, led by figures like Martin Luther. It emphasizes salvation by faith alone and the Bible as the ultimate authority. Variants of Protestantism include Lutheranism, Calvinism, Anglicanism, Methodism and Presbyterianism, each with unique practices but generally united by these core principles.

Significance in Global Christian community:
Catholic Church Books

From: Summa Theologica (English translation)

(1) The required following of laws or commands exemplified by Christ's submission to circumcision as a model for believers.[8]

The Catholic Church is a global Christian community with over a billion members, rooted in the teachings of Jesus Christ. It is led by the Pope and emphasizes the sacraments, particularly the Eucharist. Catholicism is a denomination centered on the teachings thereof. It has a rich theological and cultural heritage.