What does the Bible say about ordinances in worship?
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The Bible refers to ordinances as traditions that must be kept, focusing on the reading of the Word, prayer, and the two key ordinances: baptism and the Lord's Supper.
The Bible presents ordinances as essential practices of the faith that are designed to be followed by believers. In 1 Corinthians 11:2, Paul praises the church for remembering and keeping the ordinances as he delivered them. While traditions can be seen in a negative light when they are man-made, the ordinances of baptism and the Lord's Supper are the tangible acts commanded by God for believers to observe. They remind us of our union with Christ and the significance of His sacrifice in our lives.
Scripture References:
1 Corinthians 11:2, Mark 7:8, II Thessalonians 2:15
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