Which are the ordinances of the church?

Which are the ordinances of the church?

• A. Water Baptism By Immersion And Holy Communion.
• B. Foot Washing And Anointing Oil.
• C. Laying On Of Hands For Healing.
• D. Tithing.

Answer: (A)

Ordinances are the two outward acts Jesus commanded the church to observe as symbols of faith: baptism by immersion and the Lord’s Supper (Holy Communion). Water baptism by immersion represents identification with Christ’s death, burial, and resurrection and is practiced by dunking believers under water. Holy Communion is observed in remembrance of Jesus’ sacrifice and to affirm fellowship with Him and His body. In this tradition, these two acts are the recognized ordinances of the church. Foot washing is a biblical example of humility, and some churches practice it, but it’s not universally listed as an official church ordinance. Laying on of hands for healing is a biblical practice tied to prayer and ministry, not an ordinance. Tithing is a financial discipline and not an ordinance.

Ordinances are the two outward acts Jesus commanded the church to observe as symbols of faith: baptism by immersion and the Lord’s Supper (Holy Communion). Water baptism by immersion represents identification with Christ’s death, burial, and resurrection and is practiced by dunking believers under water. Holy Communion is observed in remembrance of Jesus’ sacrifice and to affirm fellowship with Him and His body. In this tradition, these two acts are the recognized ordinances of the church.

Foot washing is a biblical example of humility, and some churches practice it, but it’s not universally listed as an official church ordinance. Laying on of hands for healing is a biblical practice tied to prayer and ministry, not an ordinance. Tithing is a financial discipline and not an ordinance.