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Hitherto, all down the ages, the influence of the historic churches has led to a virtual identification of religion with its ordinances, or at least to the acceptance of a due regard for them- as the sign and test of loyalty to the faith.
Definition. An ordinance is a Christian rite, associated with tangible elements (water; bread and wine), that is celebrated by the church of Jesus Christ. The term is closely associated with the word sacrament, which is an outward and visible sign of an inward and invisible grace. Summary.
ordinance is understood as a remembrance of what hrist did for us. They are a visual aid, or a re-enactment, if you will, of the death, burial, and resurrection of hrist. They have no saving value. A proper understanding of the ordinances helps us see them as a memorial celebration, not a ritual required for salvation.
Ordinance Language. Linguistically, ordinance is more biblical language than sacrament. At least, the linguistic data is there if we begin with the King James Version or even the American Standard Version. For example, the Passover is described as a feast that must be kept by an ordinance forever (Exod 12.14, 17).
Ordinances only express the salvation that you have received in Jesus Christ. They do not make you more holy or being sanctified.
One of the areas of distinctiveness relates to the ordinances. A New Testament “ordinance” is a commandment which requires more than one Christian to carry out; it is usually a symbol representing some great spiritual principle.
The principal doctrinal formulary of the reformed Church of England achieved full canonical status in 1571 when THIRTY-NINE ARTICLES OF RELIGION were formally agreed upon by both Convocation and Parliament and received Royal Assent.
