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Question 162

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What is a sacrament?

A sacrament is an holy ordinance instituted by Christ in his church,a to signify, seal, and exhibitb unto those that are within the covenant of grace,c the benefits of his mediation;d to strengthen and increase their faith, and all other graces;e to oblige them to obedience;f to testify and cherish their love and communion one with another;g and to distinguish them from those that are without.h

Proofs

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

  1. aGenesis 17:7, 10; Exodus 12; Matthew 26:26–28
  2. bRomans 4:11; 1 Corinthians 11:24–25
  3. cRomans 15:8; Exodus 12:48
  4. dActs 2:38; 1 Corinthians 10:16
  5. eRomans 4:11; Galatians 3:27
  6. fRomans 6:3–4; 1 Corinthians 10:21
  7. gEphesians 4:2–5; 1 Corinthians 12:13
  8. hEphesians 2:11–12; Genesis 34:14

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