Westminster Larger Catechism, Question 176
Question 176
Wherein do the sacraments of baptism and the Lord's supper agree?
The sacraments of baptism and the Lord's supper agree, in that the author of both is God; the spiritual part of both is Christ and his benefits; both are seals of the same covenant, are to be dispensed by ministers of the gospel, and by none other; and to be continued in the church of Christ until his second coming.
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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,
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,
Romans 6:3-43Or aren’t you aware that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into His death?
4We were therefore buried with Him through baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may walk in newness of life.
1 Corinthians 10:1616Is not the cup of blessing that we bless a participation in the blood of Christ? And is not the bread that we break a participation in the body of Christ?
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.
Colossians 2:1212And having been buried with Him in baptism, you were raised with Him through your faith in the power of God, who raised Him from the dead.
Matthew 26:27-2827Then He took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you.
28This is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.
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.’
1 Corinthians 4:11So then, men ought to regard us as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God.
Hebrews 5:44No one takes this honor upon himself; he must be called by God, just as Aaron was.
Matthew 28:19-2019Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit,
20and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
1 Corinthians 11:2626For as often as you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until He comes.
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