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Baptism and Closed Communion
Ministered by Edward Kirkpatrick
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<p>Elder Kirkpatrick uses Matthew 28:19-20 for his text. His subject is Baptism and the Lord's Supper with emphasis on it being 'closed.' </p><p>Why do Primitive Baptists not practice open communion? What does communion represent for the church member? What is commonly called the Great Commission is used to demonstrate that it remains relevant today.
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The first part is primarily given to the subject of baptism. He says there is teaching before and after baptism. Several examples are given from the book of Acts. He asks, "Did baptism put you in the church?" He answers, "No, Christ put you in the church." He then goes on to say that "Baptism is for identification. He also takes up the subject of re-baptism. Is there scripture authority to re-baptize? </p><p>
On the second side, he speaks specifically to communion and what it should be. He argues against ritualism and delves further into baptism, enumerating 4 requirements for a valid baptism.
Brother Ed speaks to the fact that communion is a healing service that binds the body together.
This sermon was preached at Columbia Church prior to the communion services. The second side is listed under Edward Kirkpatrick.
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The first part is primarily given to the subject of baptism. He says there is teaching before and after baptism. Several examples are given from the book of Acts. He asks, "Did baptism put you in the church?" He answers, "No, Christ put you in the church." He then goes on to say that "Baptism is for identification. He also takes up the subject of re-baptism. Is there scripture authority to re-baptize? </p><p>
On the second side, he speaks specifically to communion and what it should be. He argues against ritualism and delves further into baptism, enumerating 4 requirements for a valid baptism.
Brother Ed speaks to the fact that communion is a healing service that binds the body together.
This sermon was preached at Columbia Church prior to the communion services. The second side is listed under Edward Kirkpatrick.
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