to the senses which has the power by divine institution of conveying grace. It is supposed that grace from God is conveyed by observing certain rites and ceremonies. The Catholic Church has seven such sacraments which purportedly convey grace. Free Will Baptists do not believe in sacraments, but they do have three gospel ordinances which they teach. An ordinance is an outward rite appointed by Christ as a visible sign of the saving truth of the Christian faith. These three ordinances combine to set
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