Means of Sanctification
Sacraments
Sanctification · 6 verses
The ordained sacraments of baptism and the Lord's Supper serve as visible means of grace, confirming gospel promises, strengthening faith, and sealing believers unto sanctification. These outward signs, when received with faith, convey spiritual nourishment and remind believers of their union with Christ, stimulating gratitude and godliness while warning against apostasy and sin.
Scripture References
“The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not the communion of the blood of Christ? The bread which we break, is it not the communion of the body of Christ?”
“For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do shew the Lord's death till he come.”
“Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death? Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.”
“Buried with him in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with him through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised him from the dead.”
“For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit.”
“And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord.”