17. Baptism and Lord's Supper

Question 1

What is baptism?

Answer 1

1. Baptism is immersion in water (Matt. 28:19; Acts 8:38)
2. publicly declares identification with Christ (Rom 6),
3. death to their old life,
4. and resurrection to new life (Rom. 6:4).

Question 2

What is the Lord’s supper

Answer 2

1. symbolizes the breaking of the body of Christ on the cross
2. the pouring forth of Jesus’s blood that instituted the New Covenant
3. fellowship among the believers and fellowship with their God through the corporate element;
4. and the celebration of the future coming of Christ (1 Cor. 11:26).

Question 3

Who can participate in the Lord’s supper?

Answer 3

1. Only believers may participate
2. and all should examine themselves prior to participating (1 Cor. 11:27-29)