Elements of Worship
Word and Sacrament
Worship · 5 verses
The reading and preaching of God's Word stand at the center of biblical worship. The sacraments of Baptism and the Lord's Supper, instituted by Christ, are visible words that seal the promises of the Gospel. These divinely appointed means of grace nourish faith and strengthen the church.
Scripture References
“Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine.”
“And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.”
“Till I come, give attendance to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine.”
“For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do shew the Lord's death till he come.”
“Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:”