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The Assemblies Shorter Catechism Drawn out into Distinct Propositions

Question 92

On Westminster Shorter Catechism (1647) Q. 92

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What is a Sacrament?

A Sacrament is an holy Ordinance, instituted by Christ, wherein, by sensible signs, Christ, and the benefits of the New Covenant, are represented, sealed, and applied to Believers.

A Sacrament is an holy Ordinance instituted by Christ, wherein, by sensible signs, Christ, and the benefits of the new Covenant, are,

1. Represented to Believers.a*

2. Seal’d, and applied to Believers.b†

Notes

  1. *Gen. 17.10. This is my Covenant, which ye shall keep between me, and you, and thy seed after thee, every man child among you shall be circumcised.
  2. †Rom. 4.11. He received the sign of Circumcision, a seal of the Righteousness of Faith which he had yet being uncircumcised.

Proofs

Each links to the Scripture index: what else cites the passage.

  1. aGenesis 17:10
  2. bRomans 4:11

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