Question. Now we have ended our treating of the law of God, of the Creed or Christian confession, and also of prayer and of thanksgiving. Shall we not lastly of all conveniently speak of the Sacraments?
Answer. Most conveniently, for they have always prayers and thanksgiving joined to them.
Scripture References: Math. 5:16; 1 Pet. 2:12 and 4:10-11
Question. Tell me therefore, how many Sacraments hath Christ ordained in his Church?
Answer. Two : Baptism and the Lord’s Supper.
Scripture References: Math. 26:26 and 28:19; John 3:5; Acts 2:58; 1 Cor. 11:23; Titus 3:5
Question. What meanest thou by this word, Sacrament?
Answer. A Sacrament is an outward testifying of God’s good will and bountifulness towards us through Christ, by a visible sign, representing an invisible and spiritual grace, by which the Promises of God touching the forgiveness of sins, and eternal Salvation given through Christ, are as it were sealed, and the truth of them is more certainly confirmed in our hearts.
Scripture References: Math. 3:11, 26-28; John 3:5; 1 Cor. 10:16; Math. 2:11-12 and 28:9; John 3:5; 1 Cor. 10:16; Acts 8:36-38
Question. Of how many parts consisteth a Sacrament?
Answer. Of two parts: of the outward element or creature, being a visible sign, and of that invisible grace.
Scripture References: Math. 3:11 and 26:16; John 3:5; 1 Cor. 10:16; Math. 2:11-12 and 28:9; Acts 8:36-38.
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