Teaching Points
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Baptism is not optional — it is the first act of obedience after salvation. It is an outward declaration of an inward reality.
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The Lord's Supper is not a ritual — it is a remembrance. It connects us to Christ's sacrifice and to each other.
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Water baptism does not save you — but it is commanded by Christ and practiced by every New Testament church.
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The ordinances are not religious performances — they are acts of obedience that connect us to the body of Christ across time.
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If you haven't been baptized, this is your next step. Not someday — now.
Scriptures
Reflection Questions
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Have you been baptized in water? If not, what has held you back?
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When you take communion, are you going through a motion or truly remembering?
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What does it mean that baptism symbolizes death and resurrection?
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How do these ordinances connect you to the global church throughout history?
Action Steps
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If you haven't been baptized, talk to your pastor or leader about scheduling it.
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Before your next communion, spend time reflecting on Christ's sacrifice.
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Read Acts 2:41-47 and notice how central these practices were to the early church.