FUNDAMENTALS OF THE FAITH
THE ORDINANCES OF THE CHURCH – LESSON 7
An “ordinance” is a Christian rite, associated with tangible elements (water; bread and wine), that is celebrated by the church of Jesus Christ. The term is closely associated with the word sacrament, which is an outward and visible sign of an inward and invisible grace. The two ordinances celebrated by the protestant church are: Water Baptism and Communion
WATER BAPTISM
What is the meaning of the word “baptize”?
Why is the believer baptized? (Matthew 28:19)
What are the requirements for Water Baptism? (Acts 2:38)
How is Water Baptism symbolic of death and resurrection of Christ? (Colossians 2:12; Romans 6:1-5 1 Peter 3:21)
What are the 2 types of baptism? (Mark 1:6-11; Matthew 28:19)
COMMUNION (THE LORD’S SUPPER)
On the night that Jesus was betrayed, what did He do? (1 Corinthians 11:23)
What did Jesus say the broken bread represented? (1 Corinthians 11:24)
What are we to do with His body and why? (John 6:51-58 Exodus 12:5-8,11)
What does the wine represent? (The Bible says, “The blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin. 1 John 1:7) (Matthew 26:27-28, 1 Corinthians 11:25)
What is the communal purpose of the Lord’s Supper? (1 Corinthians 11:26,33 1 Corinthians 10:16-17)
Who can participate in the Lord’s Supper (Matthew 26:26)
What must Christians do before they participate in the Lord’s Supper? (1 Corinthians 11:28)
What is one guilty of when he eats the bread and drinks of the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner? (1 Corinthians 11:27)
How can one eat and drink of the cup in an unworthy manner?
What can I do if I’m living in sin or if I have bitter feelings toward another person? (1 John 1:9; Matthew 5:21-26)
What if someone refuses to examine his heart and repent of his sins, but participates in the Lord’s Supper – what can happen to him? (1 Corinthians 11:29)
How does participating in the Lord’s Supper in an unworthy manner affect you physically? (1 Corinthians 11:30)
What is Christian fellowship? (Acts 2:44-47)
Why is fellowship important? (Proverbs 27:17)
What is the purpose of Christians meeting together? (Hebrews 10:24)
How do YOU experience/participate in Christian fellowship?
