Ordinances

There are two ordinances which Jesus Christ has instituted and established for His Church as taught in the New Testament.


The early Church practiced and observed two ordinances:

1. Baptism in Water (Immersion):

An outward demonstration that one has already had a conversion experience and has accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior.

Baptism in Water (Immersion):

An outward demonstration that one has already had a conversion experience and has accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior.

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Baptism in Water (Immersion):

An outward demonstration that one has already had a conversion experience and has accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior.

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2. The Lord’s Supper (Holy Communion):

Symbolizes the Lord’s suffering and death for the benefit of His people.

The Lord’s Supper (Holy Communion):

Symbolizes the Lord’s suffering and death for the benefit of His people.

The Lord’s Supper (Holy Communion):

Symbolizes the Lord’s suffering and death for the benefit of His people.

These two ordinances are both mentioned in Acts 2:41-42.


They symbolize the believer’s participation in the life of the crucified Christ.