Heidelberg Catechism, Question 66
Question 66
What are the sacraments?
The sacraments are holy visible signs and seals (Rom. 4;11), appointed of God (1 Cor. 11;25); for this end, that by the use thereof he may the more fully declare and seal to us the promise of the gospel (1 Cor. 11;26); namely, that he grants us freely the remission of sin and life eternal (Matt. 26;28), for the sake of that one sacrifice of Christ, accomplished on the cross (Heb. 9;28).
Scripture references for paragraph 1
Berean Standard Bible. Public domain text and source credits.
Romans 4:1111And he received the sign of circumcision as a seal of the righteousness that he had by faith while he was still uncircumcised. So then, he is the father of all who believe but are not circumcised, in order that righteousness might be credited to them.
Genesis 17:1111You are to circumcise the flesh of your foreskin, and this will be a sign of the covenant between Me and you.
1 Corinthians 11:2424and when He had given thanks, He broke it and said, “This is My body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of Me.”
1 Corinthians 11:2525In the same way, after supper He took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in My blood; do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me.”
Exodus 12:1313The blood on the houses where you are staying will distinguish them; when I see the blood, I will pass over you. No plague will fall on you to destroy you when I strike the land of Egypt.
Exodus 29:3333They must eat those things by which atonement was made for their ordination and consecration. But no outsider may eat them, because these things are sacred.
Matthew 28:1919Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit,
Exodus 12:2727you are to reply, ‘It is the Passover sacrifice to the LORD, who passed over the houses of the Israelites in Egypt when He struck down the Egyptians and spared our homes.’” Then the people bowed down and worshiped.
John 1:3333I myself did not know Him, but the One who sent me to baptize with water told me, ‘The man on whom you see the Spirit descend and rest is He who will baptize with the Holy Spirit.’
Acts 7:88Then God gave Abraham the covenant of circumcision, and Abraham became the father of Isaac and circumcised him on the eighth day. And Isaac became the father of Jacob, and Jacob of the twelve patriarchs.
1 Corinthians 11:2323For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you: The Lord Jesus, on the night He was betrayed, took bread,
1 Corinthians 11:2626For as often as you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until He comes.
Acts 22:1616And now what are you waiting for? Get up, be baptized, and wash your sins away, calling on His name.’
Deuteronomy 30:66The LORD your God will circumcise your hearts and the hearts of your descendants, and you will love Him with all your heart and with all your soul, so that you may live.
2 Corinthians 5:77For we walk by faith, not by sight.
Matthew 26:2727Then He took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you.
Matthew 26:2828This is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.
John 10:2828I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one can snatch them out of My hand.
Hebrews 9:2828so also Christ was offered once to bear the sins of many; and He will appear a second time, not to bear sin, but to bring salvation to those who eagerly await Him.
Romans 3:2424and are justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus.
Romans 3:2525God presented Him as the atoning sacrifice through faith in His blood, in order to demonstrate His righteousness, because in His forbearance He had passed over the sins committed beforehand.
Romans 6:33Or aren’t you aware that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into His death?
Source and edition
Heidelberg Catechism. RCA English, E. R. Good & Bro., Tiffin, 1879. RCA English, E. R. Good & Bro., Tiffin, 1879
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