Westminster Confession of Faith (modernized) · Chapter 27
Of the Sacraments
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3. The Grace which is exhibited in, or by the Sacraments rightly used, is not conferred by any power in them: neither does the efficacy of a Sacrament depend upon the Piety, or Intention of him that does administer it:a but, upon the work of the Spirit,b and the word of Institution, which contains, together with a Precept authorizing the use thereof, a Promise of benefit to worthy Receivers.c
Proofs
Each links to the Scripture index: what else cites the passage.
Commentary
- David Dickson, Truths Victory over Error (1684), on 27.1, 27.2, 27.3, 27.4, 27.5
Related texts
- Westminster Confession of Faith (1646) 27.3
- Savoy Declaration of Faith and Order (modernized, 1658) 28.3
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Westminster Confession of Faith (modernized, 1646) 27.3, symbolics.dev/wcf1646-modernized/27.3
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