Catechesis

Keach's Catechism

Question 99

Wherein do Baptism and the Lord's Supper differ from the other ordinances of God?

Scripture

  1. Matthew 28:19 [1]
    Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, (ESV)
  2. Acts 22:16 [1]
    And now why do you wait? Rise and be baptized and wash away your sins, calling on his name.’ (ESV)
  3. Matthew 26:26–28 [1]
    Institution of the Lord’s Supper Now as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and after blessing it broke it and gave it to the disciples, and said, “Take, eat; this is my body.” And he took a cup, and when he had given thanks he gave it to them, saying, “Drink of it, all of you, for this is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. (ESV)
  4. Romans 6:4 [1]
    We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life. (ESV)