SD 28.2
Savoy Declaration
28.2. Of the Sacraments
There is in every sacrament a spiritual relation, or sacramental union, between the sign and the thing signified; whence it comes to pass that the names and effects of the one are attributed to the other.
Proof texts
- Gen. 17:10 — [10] This is my covenant, which you shall keep, between me and you and your offspring after you: Every male among you shall be circumcised.
- Matt. 26:27, 28 — [27] And he took a cup, and when he had given thanks he gave it to them, saying, “Drink of it, all of you, [28] for this is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.
- Tit. 3:5
For discussion
- The Assembly cited Gen. 17:10 in support of this answer. Read it in context — how does it bear on what is claimed here?
- 3 passages are cited here. Which does the most work, and is anything claimed that the proofs do not obviously carry?
- WCF 27.1 treats the same ground. What does it add, and why might it put things differently?
- 1689 28.1 treats the same ground. What does it add, and why might it put things differently?