THE BIBLICAL BASIS FOR THE ORDINANCE OF FEETWASHING

THE BIBLICAL BASIS FOR THE ORDINANCE OF FEETWASHING

lb. There are very few references to feetwashing in the New Testament. In fact there are just two such reference.

John 13:1-17
1 Tim. 5:10

2b. These passages appear in two important divisions of the New Testament.

-The Historical reference  John 13:1-17
-The Explanatory reference 1 Tim. 5:10

3b. These passages seem to be very clear in their teaching of the ordinance. One can hardly read these passages without drawing the conclusion which Brethren place upon them.

4b. These two passages are sufficient Scriptural authority upon which to establish an ordinance.

Passages that are clear and pointed, even though few, are enough.
Luke and Paul mention command to observe Eucharist. (Matt. and Mark-not for John and Paul speak of Feet washing perpetuation.) Paul and Jude speak of Love Feast (and John)

5b. These passages, though clear, have been variously interpreted in order to escape the obligation they entail.