1689 28.2

28.2. Of Baptism and the Lord's Supper

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

Proof texts

• Matthew 28:19 — [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,
• 1 Corinthians 4:1 — [1] This is how one should regard us, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God.

For discussion

1. The Assembly cited Matthew 28:19 in support of this answer. Read it in context — how does it bear on what is claimed here?
2. 2 passages are cited here. Which does the most work, and is anything claimed that the proofs do not obviously carry?
3. WSC Q88 treats the same ground. What does it add, and why might it put things differently?
4. WLC Q149 treats the same ground. What does it add, and why might it put things differently?

Read alongside

WSC Q88 · WLC Q149 · WCF 27.1 · HC Q65 · BC 8.1 · BC 8.2 · BC 8.3 · SD 28.1