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Category: Sacraments

Liturgy Should be a Counter-narrative

How exactly does liturgy form us, and how might the adoption of the Christian calendar help disciple us in the image of Christ? Watch this video interview with Marty Reardon as he explains a critical element of worship design.

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Biblical Theology of the Eucharist

Before we stylized the sacrament to make it expedient for large worship gatherings, the early church had some very distinct practices surrounding the communion. Watch this Seven Minute Seminary with Dr. Ruth Anne Reese as she explains the historical backdrop of the early church’s experience with the Last Supper.

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Baptism in Our Daily Discipleship

There is only one baptism, so how is baptism a part of our daily discipleship at all? Andrew Thompson explains how we are to integrate our baptism into the daily living-out of our faith.

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Christians and the Means of Grace

The means of grace are discipleship practices that we draw from the biblical witness. Watch this Seven Minute Seminary video as Dr. Andrew C. Thompson explains critical paths to spiritual formation and discipleship.

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Jesus Our Sacrament

What we learn throughout the Bible is that God uses created things to impart grace and mercy in order to minister to our needs. In today’s Seven Minute Seminary, Dr. Bob Stamps explains how the ultimate source of power for all of these means is the person of Jesus Christ himself.

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Why Christians Celebrate the Sacraments

What is a sacrament and why do Christians celebrate them, besides the obvious fact that Jesus told us to? In this article, Timothy Tennent introduces Christian baptism and the Lord’s supper, and explains their significance in a way that anyone can understand.

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