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THE ORDINANCES OF THE CHURCH
Since the time of Christ the Church has observed certain acts; in relation to these practices fundamental questions arise:
Each of these issues will be considered, and some of the rationale for each positon will be presented.
Consideration will be given to the following topics:
Sacraments or Ordinances or Memorials
Two Ordinances
Principles Related to Baptism
Principles Related to the Lord's Supper
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THE ORDINANCES OF THE CHURCH
Since the time of Christ the Church has observed certain acts; in relation to these practices fundamental questions arise:
Why does the Church observe these practices?
What word should be used to speak of these acts of the Church: sacrament, ordinance, or memorial?
How many observances are there? Protestants generally accept two, while Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox accept seven.
What is the purpose of these acts? Three are usually proffered: one, they are the cause of grace; two, they are the means of grace; and three, they are symbols or illustrations of grace.
Should these acts be understood as a Divine work or a human work, or a combination of both?
What word should be used to speak of these acts of the Church: sacrament, ordinance, or memorial?
How many observances are there? Protestants generally accept two, while Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox accept seven.
What is the purpose of these acts? Three are usually proffered: one, they are the cause of grace; two, they are the means of grace; and three, they are symbols or illustrations of grace.
Should these acts be understood as a Divine work or a human work, or a combination of both?
Each of these issues will be considered, and some of the rationale for each positon will be presented.
Consideration will be given to the following topics:
Sacraments or Ordinances or Memorials
Two Ordinances
Principles Related to Baptism
Principles Related to the Lord's Supper
Return to: Church; Next Article: Sacraments or Ordinances or Memorials
For Quotes related to Church, see: Quotes - Church
For overview of THEOLOGY, see: Site Map - Theology