Posted by Mo. Lyn on Nov 03, 2016
The Sacraments
As part of our series, Emmanuel Unplugged!, we had a great discussion about the Sacraments in the Anglican Church. We have seven sacraments, two major ones and five minor ones. Here they are, for your enjoyment, with their Scripture references:
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The Two Major Sacraments
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Holy Baptism
- “…baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit…” Matthew 28:16-20
- “…Repent and be baptized…” Acts 2:37-38
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The Holy Eucharist
- “…Take, eat; this is my body…” Matthew 26:26-28
- “…This is my body that is for you…” I Corinthians 11:23-26
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The Five Minor Sacraments (ROCUM)
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Reconciliation of a Penitent (Confession and Absolution)
- “If we say we have no sin…” 1 John 1:8-9
- “Go and sin no more…” John 8:11
- “Scriptural support for confession…” John 20:21-23
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Orders (Holy Orders/Sacrament of Ministry)
- “A priestly kingdom…” Exodus 19:5-6
- “A royal priesthood…” 1 Peter 2:9
- “Priests serving our God…” Revelation 1:6, 5:10, 20:6
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Confirmation
- “The converts of Samaria…” Acts 8:14-17
- Paul at Ephesus…” Acts19:1-7
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Unction (Laying on of Hands and Anointing with Oil)
- “The healing of the blind, lame, and deaf…” Luke 7:22
- “Power and authority in commission of the apostles…” Luke 9:1-2
- “The Lord shall raise up…” II Corinthians 12:8-10
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Marriage
- “It is not good for man to be alone…” Genesis 2:18
- “Regarding marriage…” I Corinthians 7:1-17
- “Jesus speaks about marriage…” Mark 10:2-12; Matthew 5:32, 19:3-12, Luke 16:18
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