1689 London Baptist Confession, Chapter 28
Of Baptism and the Lord's Supper
Baptism and the Lords Supper are ordinances of positive, and soveraign institution; appointed by the Lord Jesus the only Law-giver, to be continued in his Church to the end of the world.
Scripture references for paragraph 1
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Matthew 28:1919Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit,
Matthew 28:2020and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
1 Corinthians 11:2626For as often as you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until He comes.
These holy appointments are to be administred by those only, who are qualified and thereunto called according to the commission of Christ.
Scripture references for paragraph 2
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Matthew 28:1919Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit,
1 Corinthians 4:11So then, men ought to regard us as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God.
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