Are Two Ordinances Enough?

Colossians 2:6-13

VS. 4-6: Paul is with the believers in spirit
He is happy with their beholding order
He is happy with their steadfastness in their FAITH in Jesus Christ

We get grace by FAITH: John 1:12, Ephesians 2:8-10

VS. 7: Faith
Rooted up
Built up in
Established in

VS. 8: Spoil (make a determination)
Vain tradition
Deceptive
Humanistic and worldly
Watch out for ordinances of men, because they are not of Jesus Christ.
Jesus Christ is the standard!

VS.9-13 Jesus = God and He completes us
By faith in Jesus Christ, He puts away our sin

VS. 14 His cross puts away our sin by faith

Just as circumcision doesn’t save you, neither does baptism or communion.

Doing the ordinances is only to be done for obedience to God.

Proof that we should be baptized: Romans 6:4
After baptism we are to walk in the newness of life.

Proof that we should do communion: I Corinthians 11:26
After communion we are to show forth the Lord’s death till He comes.

It’s all about what Jesus Christ has done for you!