Which two ordinances does the AG recognize?

Which two ordinances does the AG recognize?

• A. Water baptism by immersion and the Lord's Supper
• B. Infant baptism and foot washing
• C. Water baptism by immersion and foot washing
• D. The Lord's Supper only

Answer: (A)

The two ordinances recognized by the Assemblies of God are water baptism by immersion and the Lord's Supper. Baptism by immersion is practiced after a person has professed faith in Christ, symbolizing death to sin and new life in Christ through immersion in water. The Lord's Supper is observed as a memorial to Christ’s sacrifice, remembering His death and resurrection and affirming the believer’s faith in Him. Infant baptism is not adopted as an ordinance because baptism is understood to follow personal faith, not infant baptism. Foot washing is not one of the official ordinances, though some congregations may practice it as a devotional act, it is not part of the two recognized ordinances.

The two ordinances recognized by the Assemblies of God are water baptism by immersion and the Lord's Supper. Baptism by immersion is practiced after a person has professed faith in Christ, symbolizing death to sin and new life in Christ through immersion in water. The Lord's Supper is observed as a memorial to Christ’s sacrifice, remembering His death and resurrection and affirming the believer’s faith in Him. Infant baptism is not adopted as an ordinance because baptism is understood to follow personal faith, not infant baptism. Foot washing is not one of the official ordinances, though some congregations may practice it as a devotional act, it is not part of the two recognized ordinances.