“Christ has given us, not only the ritual of an ordinance, but the pattern for our lives, when He took the cup, and gave thanks. So common joys become sacraments, enjoyment becomes worship, and the cup which holds the bitter or the sweet skillfully mingled for our lives becomes the cup of blessing and salvation drank in remembrance of Him.” JoyGivenChristCommonOur LivesSweetBlessingWorshipSalvationPatternsBitterThanksCupsEnjoymentRitualRemembranceSacramentsDrankOrdinances Book:MacLaren's Commentary- Expositions of Holy Scripture Source: MacLaren's Commentary- Expositions of Holy Scripture
“Baptism is the critical priesthood ordinance which opens the door to eternal life for each one of us. It is the benchmark from which we count our many blessings because this is when our accountability to follow Jesus Christ and live his Gospel begins.” JesusChristDoorsBlessingEternalJesus ChristCriticalAccountabilityEternal LifeBaptismPriesthoodOrdinancesMany Blessings Author:Elaine L. Jack
“Christ and his word can hardly be recognized because of the great vermin of human ordinances. However, let this suffice for the time being on their lies against doctrine or faith.” HumansLyingChristDoctrineOrdinancesVermin Author:Martin Luther