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1689 28.1 Of Baptism and the Lord's Supper

Of Baptism and the Lord's Supper

Section 28.1

Baptism and the Lords Supper are ordinances of positive, and soveraign institution; appointed by the Lord Jesus the only Law-giver, to be continued in his Church to the end of the world.

See also in WCF: 27.1, 27.2, 27.3, 27.4, 27.5, 28.1, 28.2, 28.3 See also in WLC: Q149, Q150, Q151, Q152, Q153, Q154, Q155, Q156 See also in WSC: Q88, Q89, Q90, Q91, Q92, Q93, Q94, Q95 Compare: Of the Sacraments, Baptism, and the Lord's Supper
Matthew 28:19, 20
[19] Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, [20] teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”
1 Corinthians 11:26
[26] For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord's death until he comes.
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Chapter 28: Of Baptism and the Lord's Supper

The nature and efficacy of the sacraments

Of Baptism and the Lord's Supper

Section 28.1

Baptism and the Lords Supper are ordinances of positive, and soveraign institution; appointed by the Lord Jesus the only Law-giver, to be continued in his Church to the end of the world.

Of Baptism and the Lord's Supper

Section 28.2

These holy appointments are to be administred by those only, who are qualified and thereunto called according to the commission of Christ.