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The term "instituted" refers to the establishment or ordination of practices, laws, or covenants by divine authority as recorded in the Bible. This concept is central to understanding how God has structured His relationship with humanity and how He has ordained certain practices for His people.
Divine Institutions1.
Creation Ordinances: The first divine institutions are found in the creation narrative. God instituted marriage and the Sabbath. In
Genesis 2:24, marriage is established: "For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh." The Sabbath is instituted in
Genesis 2:3: "Then God blessed the seventh day and sanctified it, because on that day He rested from all the work of creation that He had accomplished."
2.
Covenants: Throughout the Bible, God institutes covenants with His people. The Noahic Covenant (
Genesis 9:8-17) is a promise that God will never again destroy the earth with a flood, symbolized by the rainbow. The Abrahamic Covenant (
Genesis 12:1-3) establishes God's promise to make Abraham a great nation. The Mosaic Covenant, given at Sinai, institutes the Law (Exodus 19-24). The Davidic Covenant (
2 Samuel 7:12-16) promises a lasting dynasty through David. The New Covenant, prophesied in
Jeremiah 31:31-34 and instituted by Christ, is fulfilled in the New Testament (
Luke 22:20).
3.
The Law: The Law given to Moses is a significant institution, providing moral, ceremonial, and civil guidelines for Israel. In
Exodus 20, the Ten Commandments are instituted as a moral foundation. The Law is seen as a tutor leading to Christ (
Galatians 3:24).
4.
The Priesthood and Sacrificial System: Instituted in the Mosaic Law, the Levitical priesthood and sacrificial system are central to Israel's worship. Leviticus outlines the roles of priests and the various offerings required for atonement and worship.
5.
The Church: In the New Testament, Jesus institutes the Church as His body on earth. In
Matthew 16:18, Jesus declares, "And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it." The Church is further established through the apostles' teachings and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost (Acts 2).
6.
The Sacraments: Jesus instituted the sacraments of Baptism and the Lord's Supper. Baptism is commanded in the Great Commission (
Matthew 28:19), and the Lord's Supper is instituted during the Last Supper (
Luke 22:19-20), serving as a memorial of Christ's sacrifice.
Instituted Practices1.
Prayer and Worship: Instituted as a means of communication and relationship with God, prayer is exemplified in the Lord's Prayer (
Matthew 6:9-13). Worship, both individual and corporate, is commanded throughout Scripture (
Psalm 95:6).
2.
Tithing and Offerings: Instituted as a means of supporting the work of the ministry and caring for the needy, tithing is first mentioned in
Genesis 14:20 with Abraham's tithe to Melchizedek and later codified in the Law (
Leviticus 27:30).
3.
Observance of Feasts: The feasts of Israel, such as Passover and the Feast of Tabernacles, are instituted in the Law as times of remembrance and celebration of God's deliverance and provision (Leviticus 23).
The concept of "instituted" in the Bible underscores the intentional and authoritative establishment of practices and covenants by God, reflecting His sovereign will and purpose for His creation and His people.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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Strong's Hebrew
6213a. asah -- do, make... 1), hold (1), imitate (1), imparted (1), inclines (1), indeed perform (1), industrious*
(1), inflict (1), inflicted (1), inlaid (1),
instituted (2), introduced
...Library
Whether this Sacrament wasInstituted by Christ?
... EXTREME UNCTION (QQ -33) Whether this sacrament wasinstituted by Christ? Objection
1: It would seem that this sacrament was notinstituted by Christ....
Whether this Sacrament was SuitablyInstituted in the New Law?
... OF THE SACRAMENT OF PENANCE (TEN ARTICLES) Whether this sacrament was
suitablyinstituted in the New Law? Objection 1: It would...
Whether this Sacrament Ought to have BeenInstituted Before Sin...
... OF MATRIMONY AS A SACRAMENT (FOUR ARTICLES) Whether this sacrament ought
to have beeninstituted before sin was committed? Objection...
Whether Circumcision wasInstituted in a Fitting Manner?
... OF CIRCUMCISION (FOUR ARTICLES) Whether circumcision wasinstituted in
a fitting manner? Objection 1: It seems that circumcision...
Whether the Sacraments areInstituted by God Alone?
... OF THE CAUSES OF THE SACRAMENTS (TEN ARTICLES) Whether the sacraments areinstituted
by God alone?... Therefore the sacraments were notinstituted by God alone....
The Lord's SupperInstituted, 1 Corinthians 11:23 &C.
... Hymns. Book 3. Prepared for the Lord's Supper. Hymn 3:1. The Lord's Supper
instituted, 1 Corinthians 11:23 &c. 1 'Twas on that dark...
Whether Baptism wasInstituted after Christ's Passion?
... OF THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM (TWELVE ARTICLES) Whether Baptism wasinstituted
after Christ's Passion? Objection 1: It seems that...
Of the Church HymnsInstituted at Milan; of the Ambrosian...
... Chapter VII."Of the Church HymnsInstituted at Milan; Of the Ambrosian Persecution
Raised by Justina; And of the Discovery of the Bodies of Two Martyrs. 15....
The Lord's SupperInstituted. 1 Cor. 11:23Ff
... Hymns, Book II HYMN 1 The Lord's supperinstituted. 1 Cor. 11:23ff. LM The Lord's
supperinstituted.1 Cor.11:23ff. 'Twas on that dark, that doleful night....
ComparisonInstituted Between the First and Second Adam.
... Discourse III."Thaleia. Chapter III."ComparisonInstituted Between the
First and Second Adam. And, first, we must inquire if...
Thesaurus
Instituted (7 Occurrences)... Noah Webster's Dictionary (imp. & pp) of Institute. Multi-Version Concordance
Instituted (7 Occurrences). Romans 13:1 Let every soul
...Fasts (3 Occurrences)
... New Year for Trees, 15th ShebhaT 12. Bi-weekly Fasts, Mondays and Thursdays
after Festivals 13. Second Days of FestivalsInstituted 14....
Feasts (45 Occurrences)
... New Year for Trees, 15th ShebhaT 12. Bi-weekly Fasts, Mondays and Thursdays
after Festivals 13. Second Days of FestivalsInstituted 14....
Institution (1 Occurrence)
... 4. (n.) That whichinstituted or established. 5. (n.) Established order, method,
or custom; enactment; ordinance; permanent form of law or polity....
Purim (5 Occurrences)
... A lot, lots, a festivalinstituted by the Jews (Esther 9:24-32) in ironical
commemoration of Haman's consultation of the Pur (a Persian word), for the purpose...
Abstinence (2 Occurrences)
... 1. Public Fasts: Only one such fast is spoken of as having beeninstituted and
commanded by the Law of Moses, that of the Day of Atonement....
Eucharist
... Eucharist.-The distinctive rite of Christian worship,instituted by our Lord Jesus
Christ upon the eve of His atoning death, being a religious partaking of...
New (1850 Occurrences)
... 2. 1 Corinthians 15:22: The contrastinstituted here between Adam and Christ refers
to death and life, but great difficulty turns on the interpretation of the...
Supper (17 Occurrences)
... Eucharist.-The distinctive rite of Christian worship,instituted by our Lord Jesus
Christ upon the eve of His atoning death, being a religious partaking of...
Adam (29 Occurrences)
... 2. 1 Corinthians 15:22: The contrastinstituted here between Adam and Christ refers
to death and life, but great difficulty turns on the interpretation of the...
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