Salina First Church of the Nazarene

In the Christian Faith, sacraments are outward and visible signs of an inward grace.

Christian Sacraments are reserved for true believers and followers of Christ.

Our Article of Faith on Baptism declares...

We believe that Christian baptism, commanded by our Lord, is a sacrament signifying acceptance of the benefits of the atonement of Jesus Christ, to be administered to believers and declarative of their faith in Jesus Christ as their Savior, and full purpose of obedience in holiness and righteousness. Baptism being a symbol of the new covenant, young children may be baptized, upon request of parents or guardians who shall give assurance for them of necessary Christian training. Baptism may be administered by sprinkling, pouring, or immersion, according to the choice of the applicant.

Our Article of Faith on the Lord's Supper declares...

We believe that the Memorial and Communion Supper instituted by our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ is essentially a New Testament sacrament, declarative of His sacrificial death, through the merits of which believers have life and salvation and promise of all spiritual blessings in Christ. It is distinctively for those who are prepared for reverent appreciation of its significance, and by it they show forth the Lord’s death till He come again. It being the Communion feast, only those who have faith in Christ and love for the saints should be called to participate therein.

Baptism is the inaugural event of the earthly ministry of Jesus.

Baptism is an outward expression of an inward work of grace that testifies to the fact that you now belong to Jesus.

Baptism celebrates clearly that you have expressed saving faith and received salvation.

Baptism reflects the presence of Christ within and your complete identity with Him as Savior and Lord.

Baptism provides the means by which the church can celebrate the fulfillment of Great Commission practice in their church, and give the church an incredible opportunity to celebrate NEW LIFE IN CHRIST.

The Lord's Supper or Holy Communion was first instituted by Jesus on the night He was betrayed as a means of understanding and remembering what He was about to do.

Following the Cross and Resurrection, the Lord’s Supper or Holy Communion became the means by which believers participated in a feast celebrating their appropriation of the work of Christ in their hearts, remembering the significance of his sacrificial death until He comes again, and testifying to the fact that Jesus is truly Lord.

The Lord's Supper is a reminder...

The Lord's Supper is a symbol...

The Lord's Supper is a Statement of Fatih...

So why are these two sacraments so important?

They both focus on being personally identified as a follower of Jesus and living in obedience to Him. (A celebration of identification)

They are both instituted and commanded by the Lord, as evidence throughout the New Testament scriptures. (A celebration of obedience)

They provide the means for the church to celebrate the spiritual commitments of believers and followers of Christ in terms of baptism, and to share in an incredible act of worship as brothers and sisters in Christ in terms of Communion. (A celebration of worship and participation)

They are reflective of the unique identity that we share as brothers and sisters in the Lord. (A celebration of our identity in Christ)