Conclusions

By now it should be clear that a belief in the sacramental nature of Baptism, Chrismation, and Communion does not violate the teachings of Christ and the Apostles as represented in the Bible. Further, it is my hope that readers will realize that these holy practices were instituted by the same men who spread the teachings of Christ throughout the Levant and eventually to the world. The Holy Spirit was their guide as they Baptized, Chrismated and celebrated Communion, just as it was when they wrote the Gospel accounts and letters that eventually became our Bible.

I pray not that thou shouldest take them out of the world, but that thou shouldest keep them from the evil. They are not of the world, even as I am not of the world. Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth. As thou hast sent me into the world, even so have I also sent them into the world. And for their sakes I sanctify myself, that they also might be sanctified through the truth. Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also which shall believe on me through their word; (John 17:15-20)