That which is commanded or ordained by God. Such ordinances, however, may only be of a temporary nature, such as all the Jewish, and ceremonies concerning which see Heb. 7; 8; 9 Col. 2, &c. Now that we have the substances, all ordinances designed merely to shadow it dimly forth are superseded. Baptism and the Lord’s Supper are the two Christian institutions common to all who bear the Lord’s name.