What are the key ordinances of the church?

The two primary ordinances instituted by Christ are baptism and the Lord's Supper. Baptism serves as a public declaration of faith, where believers are immersed in water to symbolize their identification with Christ's death, burial, and resurrection (Romans 6:4). It is an essential part of obedience for anyone who claims faith in Christ (Matthew 28:19). The Lord's Supper, or communion, involves the church partaking of bread and wine as symbols of Christ’s body and blood, commemorating His sacrificial death (1 Corinthians 11:23-26). Both ordinances are vital for the church's identity and operation, serving as acts of worship and obedience that reflect the believers' commitment to Christ’s teachings.