[3] Rom. 6:4. Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death; that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life. Col. 2:12. [4] Acts 2:41, 42. Then they that gladly received his word were baptized, and there were added to them, the same day, about three thousand souls. And they continued steadfastly in the Apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers. Matt. 28:19, 20. XV. THE LORD'S SUPPER We believe the Scriptures teach that the Lord's Supper is a provision of bread and wine, representing Christ's body and blood, partaken of by the members of the church assembled for that purpose,[1] in commemoration of the death of their Lord,[2] showing their faith and participation in the merits of His sacrifice, their dependence on Him for spiritual life and nourishment,[3] and their hope of life eternal through His resurrection from the dead; its observance to be preceded by faithful self-examination.[4] [1] Luke 22:19, 20. And He took bread, and gave thanks, and brake, and gave unto them, saying, This is My body, which is given for you; this do in remembrance of Me. Likewise the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the new testament in My blood, which is shed for you. Mark 14:26-28; Matt. 26:27-30; 1 Cor. 11:22-30; 1 Cor. 10:16. [2] 1 Cor. 11:26. For as oft as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do show the Lord's death until He come. Matt. 28:20. [3] John 6:35, 54, 56. Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life. Whoso eateth My flesh and drinketh My blood hath eternal life. He that eateth My flesh and drinketh My blood dwelleth in Me, and I in him. [4] 1 Cor. 11:28. But let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of that bread, and drink of that cup. Acts 2:42, 46; 20:7, 11. XVI. THE LORD'S DAY We believe the Scriptures teach that the first day of the week is the Lord's Day,[1] and is to be kept sacred to religious purposes[2] by abstaining from all secular labor, except works of mercy and necessity;[3] by the devout observance of all the means of grace, both private and public;[4] and by preparation for that rest that remaineth for the people of God. [1] Acts 20:7. On the first day of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread, Paul preached to them. [2] Exod. 20:8. Remember the Sabbath Day, to keep it holy. Rev. 1:10. I was in the Spirit on the Lord's Day. Ps. 113:2-4. [3] Isa. 58:13, 14. If thou turn away thy foot from the Sabbath, from doing thy pleasure on My holy day: and call the Sabbath a delight, the holy of the Lord, honourable; and shalt honour Him, not doing thine own ways, nor finding thine own pleasure, nor speaking thine own words; then shalt thou delight thyself in the Lord, and I will cause thee to ride upon the high places of the earth, and feed thee with the heritage of Jacob. Isa. 56:2-8.