Ordinance (Christianity)
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An ordinance is a term used by certain Christian denominations for a
Examples of ordinances include
The number of ordinances depends on the Christian denomination, with Mennonite Anabaptists counting seven ordinances,[7] while some Baptists may name two or three.[8]
Distinctions
Christian traditions, including
Anabaptism
For Anabaptists, "ordinances brought one into conformity with the truth of Jesus Christ, whose
Seven ordinances have been taught in many
The
Baptists
Some Baptists teach
Mormonism
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons) uses the term "ordinance", however the underlying belief is sacramental.[1][2] Rituals such as baptism, confirmation, initiatory (Chrismation)[see: washing and anointing], ordination, endowment (formal vows and reception of sacred vestments)[3] and marriage are referred to as "saving ordinances"[4], as they are considered transformative and necessary for salvation and exaltation. Similar to Catholic sacraments, Mormon ordinances are only considered valid if performed by ordained clergy with apostolic succession reaching back to Jesus through Peter.[5][6][7][8]
See also
- Born again
- Worship service (evangelicalism)
- Infused righteousness
- Ordinance (Latter Day Saints)
- Sola gratia
References
- ^ a b Krahn, Cornelius; Rempel, John D. (1989). Ordinances. Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia.
The term "ordinance" emphasizes the aspect of institution by Christ and the symbolic meaning.
- ISBN 9780310866985.
John Calvin and most other Protestant leaders rejected the Roman Catholic sacramental system but retained its vocabulary, applying the term "sacrament" only to ordinances instituted by God himself (cf. Westminster Confession of Faith 27; Belgic Confession 33). ... Unlike Baptists and Anabaptists, who tend to speak of baptism only as an "ordinance," Calvinists have characteristically spoken of baptism not only as an ordinance but also as a sacrament or a mystery, a rite through which God applies grace.
- ^ Howe, Claude (1991). Holman Bible Dictionary. Broadman & Holman.
Christians agree universally that baptism and the Lord's Supper were instituted by Christ and should be observed as "ordinances" or "sacraments" by His followers.
- ISBN 0664224644.
- ^ William H. Brackney, Historical Dictionary of the Baptists, Scarecrow Press, USA, 2009, p. 219
- ^ Chris Green, Pentecostal Ecclesiology: A Reader, BRILL, Leiden, 2016, p. 176
- ^ ISBN 978-1-62189-635-7.
- ^ ISBN 978-1-7252-8608-5.
- ^ "Third Way Café: Sacraments/ordinances". Archived from the original on 2014-02-01. Retrieved 2010-09-27.
- ISBN 978-0-936693-04-0.
- ^
Volf, Miroslav; Volf, Dorothy C. (26 October 2001). Practicing Theology: Beliefs and Practices in Christian Life. Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing. p. 139. ISBN 978-0-8028-4931-1.
- ^ Dunkard Brethren Church Polity. Dunkard Brethren Church. 1 November 2021. p. 6.
- ^ Pinson, Jr, Wm M. (9 February 2012). "Baptists' Two Ordinances: Baptism and the Lord's Supper". Baptist Distinctives.