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41 results for “baptism”, plus 6 in the Atlas
WCF
Westminster Confession of Faith
9
Of Baptism
Baptism is a sacrament of the New Testament, ordained by Jesus Christ, not only for …
Of Baptism
Dipping of the person into the water is not necessary; but Baptism is rightly administered by pouring or sprinkling water upon the person.
Of Baptism
The efficacy of Baptism is not tied to that moment of time wherein it is administered; yet notwithstanding, …
Of Baptism
The sacrament of Baptism is but once to be administered unto any person.
Of Baptism
The outward element to be used in this sacrament is water, wherewith the party is to be baptized, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, …
Of Baptism
Not only those that do actually profess faith in and obedience unto Christ, but also the infants of one or both believing parents, are to be baptized.
Of Baptism
Although it be a great sin to contemn or neglect this ordinance, yet grace and salvation are not so inseparably annexed unto it, as that no person can …
Of God’s Covenant with Man
… dispensed are the preaching of the Word, and the administration of the sacraments of Baptism and the Lord’s Supper: which, though fewer in number, and administered with more simplicity, …
Of the Sacraments
… two sacraments ordained by Christ our Lord in the Gospel; that is to say, Baptism and the Supper of the Lord: neither of which may be dispensed by any …
WLC
Westminster Larger Catechism
18
How is our Baptism to be improved by us?
The needful but much neglected duty of improving our Baptism, is to be performed by us all our life long, especially in the time …
Wherein do the sacraments of baptism and the Lord's supper differ?
The sacraments of baptism and the Lord's supper differ, in that baptism is to be administered but once, …
What is Baptism?
Baptism is a sacrament of the New Testament, wherein Christ hath ordained the washing with …
Unto whom is Baptism to be administered?
Baptism is not to be administered to any that are out of the visible church, …
Wherein do the sacraments of baptism and the Lord's supper agree?
The sacraments of baptism and the Lord's supper agree, in that the author of both is God; the …
How is the covenant of grace administered under the New Testament?
… administered in the preaching of the word, and the administration of the sacraments of Baptism and the Lord's Supper; in which grace and salvation are held forth in more …
How many sacraments hath Christ instituted in his church under the New Testament?
Under the New Testament Christ hath instituted in his church only two sacraments, Baptism and the Lord's supper.
How do the sacraments become effectual means of salvation?
The sacraments become effectual means of salvation, not by any power in themselves, or any virtue derived from the piety or intention of him by whom they are …
What is a sacrament?
A sacrament is a holy ordinance instituted by Christ in his church, to signify, seal, and exhibit unto those that are within the covenant of grace, the benefits …
What are the parts of a sacrament?
The parts of a sacrament are two; the one an outward and sensible sign, used according to Christ's own appointment; the other an inward and spiritual grace thereby …
WSC
Westminster Shorter Catechism
3
What is Baptism?
Baptism is a sacrament, wherein the washing with water in the name of the Father, …
To whom is Baptism to be administered?
Baptism is not to be administered to any that are out of the visible church, …
Which are the sacraments of the New Testament?
The sacraments of the New Testament are, Baptism, and the Lord's Supper.
BCO
Book of Church Order (PCA)
11
56-4
56-4. Before baptism, the minister is to use some words of instruction, touching the institution, nature, use, …
57-5
… their inheritance in the household of faith. If there be present any candidates for Baptism, the minister may state that: As applicants for admission into the Church of God …
4-4
… singing praises; reading, expounding and preaching the Word of God; administering the Sacraments of Baptism and the Lord's Supper; public solemn fasting and thanksgiving; catechizing; making offerings for the …
6-1
… by right of birth, non-communing members of the church. Hence they are entitled to Baptism, and to the pastoral oversight, instruction and government of the church, with a view …
12-5
… found delinquent; to see that parents do not neglect to present their children for Baptism; to receive members into the communion of the Church; to remove them for just …
12-8
12-8. Every Session shall keep an accurate record of baptisms, of communing members, of non-communing members, and of the deaths and dismissions of church …
56-1
56-1. Baptism is not to be unnecessarily delayed; not to be administered, in any case, by …
57-1
57-1. Believers’ children within the Visible Church, and especially those dedicated to God in Baptism, are non-communing members under the care of the Church. They are to be taught …
56-2
56-2. It is not to be privately administered, but in the presence of the congregation under the supervision of the Session.
56-3
56-3. After previous notice is given to the minister, the child to be baptized is to be presented, by one or both the parents, or some other responsible …
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Divines, cruxes, schools, and heads of doctrine
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Heads of doctrine
Baptism
… baptized (WCF XXVIII). Dipping is not necessary; pouring or sprinkling suffices. The efficacy of baptism is not tied to the moment of administration.
Cruxes
Good and Necessary Consequence
How does Scripture warrant doctrines it does not explicitly state?
The Children of Believers and the Sign of the Covenant
Who belongs in the visible covenant, and what is the sign?
Sacramental Efficacy: Signs and Seals
How sacraments confer grace without operating ex opere operato or being bare memorials.