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GCSE Religious Studies · key term
A practice commanded by Jesus. Some Protestant churches use this term for baptism and the Lord’s Supper, emphasising obedience and the expression of faith.
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Specification 2.2 · Paper 1, Paper 2
Revise: The SacramentsSome Protestant Christians prefer the term ordinance, meaning a practice commanded by Jesus. Their emphasis is on obeying Jesus and publicly expressing faith. This does not mean that they consider the practice unimportant: an act of obedience can be central to Christian discipleship even when it is not understood as a means of transmitting grace.
Specification 3.2 · Paper 1, Paper 2, Paper 3
A practice followed because Christ commanded it; this term often emphasises obedience and remembrance rather than the rite itself conveying grace.
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Some Protestants prefer the word ordinance: a practice carried out because Christ commanded it. For example, Baptists commonly understand baptism and the Lord’s Supper as expressions of faith and obedience rather than ceremonies which themselves convey saving grace. This does not make them unimportant: obeying Jesus and publicly expressing faith matter deeply.
