Ordinances

Summary

The sermon emphasizes the importance of keeping the ordinances of the church as originally delivered, particularly focusing on gospel baptism. It stresses that baptism should only be administered to believers who have been taught the gospel, and that immersion is the proper mode, symbolizing Christ's death and resurrection. The speaker also highlights the responsibility of ministers and faithful men to teach and baptize, and addresses common misunderstandings about infant baptism and church practices. The message encourages readiness to give scriptural reasons for faith and practice, rooted in biblical authority.