Series: Why We Believe What We Believe
Title: Two Ordinances
ordinance - an authoritative rule, law, decree, or command.
In Christianity, it is a symbolic act or ceremony, commanded (thus ordained) by Christ.
sacrament - a visible sign that imparts grace, or symbolizes the impartation of grace
Ephesians 2:8–9
I. Baptism
βαπτίζω (Baptizo)
to submerge or immerse
Why do we baptize?
Because Jesus told us to
Matthew 28:19
Acts 2:38
Acts 2:41
Romans 6:4
Acts 8:12
Acts 8:36–38
II. The Lord's Supper
Matthew 26:26–29
1 Corinthians 11:23–26
John 2:19
John 3:3
John 4:10–11
John 6:54
Hebrews 4:15
1 Corinthians 11:27–29
Matthew 26:29
Isaiah 25:6–8
Revelation 19:6–9
