Ordinances of the Gospel

Ordinances of the Gospel are institutions of divine authority relating to the worship of God; such as,

1, baptism (Mt 28:19);

2, the Lord's Supper (1Co 11:24, etc.);

3, public ministry, or preaching and reading the Word (Ro 10:15; Eph 4:13; Mr 16:15);

4, hearing the Gospel (Mr 4:24; Ro 10:17);

5, public prayer (1Co 14:15,19; Mt 6:6; Ps 5:1,7);

6, singing of psalms (Col 3:16; Eph 5:19);

7, fasting (Jas 1:9; Mt 9:15; Joe 2:12);

8, solemn thanksgiving (Ps 1; Ps 14; 1Th 5:18). See these different articles; also see MEANS OF GRACE.