How do we know the Lord's Supper is an ordinance?

The Lord's Supper is classified as an ordinance due to the specific instruction given by Jesus in the Gospels to His followers. Paul reiterates this command in 1 Corinthians 11:24-25, stating that the bread and cup are to be taken in remembrance of Christ's sacrifice, showing it is a commanded practice rather than an optional ceremony. Unlike sacramental views in other traditions, the Lord's Supper is not seen as a means of grace or a sacrifice but as a significant act of remembrance and proclamation of the Gospel to the community of faith.