Christian Ordinances
1
Christian Ordinances: Introduction
In this series, we are going to consider in detail the various biblical ordinances as well as some of the extra biblical festivals in Christendom.
2
Biblical Baptism
In this study, we will consider various topical issues in relation to the Christian rite of baptism.
3
The Lord's Supper
In this study, we will consider various topical issues in relation to the ordinance of the Lord's Supper.
4
The Anointing Service
In this study, we will consider various topical issues in relation to the Christian ordinance of anointing.
5
Extra Biblical Festivals in Christendom
In this study, we will consider the origin of some extra biblical festivals such as Christmas, Easter and Halloween. We will also look at how God's people should relate to the world at large during these festivities.
Selected References/Further Study
Pastoral Ministry by E. G. White
The Ministry of Healing by E. G. White
The Adventist Home by E. G. White
Evangelism by E. G. White
Christian Temperance (E. G. White) and Bible Hygiene (James White)
The Seventh-day Adventist Minister’s Handbook
The SDA Bible Commentary
Baptism – Seventh-day Adventist Fundamental Belief Number 15
Revelation of Hope PPT Slides on Baptism
The Significance of Baptism by A. R. Fraser (Published in Ministry Magazine 1961)
Anointing: the Lost Rite (Published in Ministry Magazine 1989)
Anointing the Sick by Esther R. Knott
The Anointing Service by Herbert Kiesler
Guidelines for Persons Desiring Anointing (Published in Ministry Magazine 1989)
The Bible as History by Werner Keller
The New International Dictionary of the Christian Church by James Dixon Douglas
The Pagan Roots of Easter by Heather McDougall
A Note about Easter by George W. Reid
The Pagan Roots of Easter by Marysia Miernowska
The Secret Celtic and Pagan History of Halloween by Emma Kelly
Basic Bible Study Helps by Harold E. MetCalf
Bible Readings: Bible Questions Answered (Happiness Digest Series)
The Bible Speaks by W. L. Emmerson
The Bible Instructor by Louise C. Kleuser
The Ministry of Healing by E. G. White
The Adventist Home by E. G. White
Evangelism by E. G. White
Christian Temperance (E. G. White) and Bible Hygiene (James White)
The Seventh-day Adventist Minister’s Handbook
The SDA Bible Commentary
Baptism – Seventh-day Adventist Fundamental Belief Number 15
Revelation of Hope PPT Slides on Baptism
The Significance of Baptism by A. R. Fraser (Published in Ministry Magazine 1961)
Anointing: the Lost Rite (Published in Ministry Magazine 1989)
Anointing the Sick by Esther R. Knott
The Anointing Service by Herbert Kiesler
Guidelines for Persons Desiring Anointing (Published in Ministry Magazine 1989)
The Bible as History by Werner Keller
The New International Dictionary of the Christian Church by James Dixon Douglas
The Pagan Roots of Easter by Heather McDougall
A Note about Easter by George W. Reid
The Pagan Roots of Easter by Marysia Miernowska
The Secret Celtic and Pagan History of Halloween by Emma Kelly
Basic Bible Study Helps by Harold E. MetCalf
Bible Readings: Bible Questions Answered (Happiness Digest Series)
The Bible Speaks by W. L. Emmerson
The Bible Instructor by Louise C. Kleuser
