Baptist Distinctives · Foundational
Two Ordinances, Not Sacraments
Christ gave His churches two ordinances, baptism and the Lord's Supper, as commanded pictures of His death, burial, and resurrection that show grace already received and never give it.
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What you'll learn
1
Explain the difference between an ordinance and a sacrament, and why that difference reaches the Gospel
2
Show why Christ gave His churches two ordinances, and not seven, three, or none
3
Describe how baptism and the Lord's Supper preach one Gospel and belong to the local church
4
Explain why we receive a believer's immersion from a sound church and keep the Table closed
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