Are institutions of divine authority relating to the worship of God; such as baptism, Matthew 28:19 .
2. The Lord's supper, 1 Corinthians 11:24 , &c.
3. Public ministry, or preaching and reading the word, Romans 10:15 , Ephesians 4:13 . Mark 16:15 .
4. Hearing the Gospel, Mark 4:24 . Romans 10:17 .
5. Public prayer, 1 Corinthians 16:15; 1 Corinthians 16:19 . Matthew 6:6 . Psalms 5:1; Psalms 5:7 .
6. Singing of psalms, Colossians 3:16 . Ephesians 5:19 .
7. Fasting, James 4:1-17 . Matthew 9:15 . Joel 2:12 .
8. Solemn thanksgiving, Psalms 50:14 . 1 Thessalonians 5:18 .
See these different articles; also MEANS OF GRACE.
Despite a stated reliance on the plain meaning of the Bible and the dictates of common sense, Buck's Theological Dictionary, first published in London in 1802, seeks to provide a textual basis for the evangelical community. By combining brief essays on orthodox belief and practice with historical entries on various denominations, Buck provided an interpretive lens that allowed antebellum Protestants to see Christianity's almost two millennia as their own history.Wikipedia
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