On the Sacraments

The Podechesis Podcast

What are sacraments? How are they different from Means of Grace? How many sacraments are there? How are the sacraments “effectual for salvation?” Are the sacraments necessary for salvation? Do the sacrament still matter today?

On this episode of The Podechesis Podcast, the guys talk about questions 91-93 in John Wesley’s Revision of the Westminster Shorter Catechism that deal with the sacraments in general. They will discuss what makes a sacrament a sacrament, the role or faith in these “outward and visible signs of and inward and spiritual grace,” and why the sacraments still matter significantly in the life of the believer and the church.

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Shorter Catechism Questions, Answers and Scripture Proofs

Question, Answer, Scripture Proof for # 91

A: How do the sacraments become effectual means of salvation?

Q: The sacraments become effectual means of salvation, not from any virtue in them, or in him who does administer them; but only by the blessing of Christ, and the working of his Spirit in them who by faith receive them.

Scripture Proofs: 1 Peter 3:21; Matthew 3:11; 1 Corinthians 3:6-7; 1 Corinthians 12:13

Question, Answer, Scripture Proof for #92

Q: What is a sacrament?

A: A sacrament is a holy ordinance instituted by Christ in which, by sensible signs, Christ, and the benefits of the new covenant, are represented, sealed, and applied to believers.

Scripture Proofs: Genesis 17:7, 10; Exodus 12; 1 Corinthians 11:23, 26

Question, Answer, Scripture Proof for #93

Q: Which are the sacraments of the New Testament?

A: The sacraments of the New Testament are baptism and the Lord’s Supper.

Scripture Proofs: Matthew 28:19; Matthew 26:26-28

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Important Links

Wesley’s Revision of the Shorter Catechism (From Seedbed.com)

Wikipedia article of Westminster Shorter Catechism: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Westminster_Shorter_Catechism

Daily Text by Seedbed.com

Firebrand Magazine

Plain Truth Podcast

Reclamation Podcast

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Episode written, produced, and hosted by Brett Maddocks, Jim Morrow, and Allen cason.

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