WCF 27:1 “Sacraments are holy signs and seals of the covenant of grace.” (Rom. 4:11). Augustine: “a sacred sign.”
“A sacrament is a visible sign and seal of the Covenant of Grace, instituted by God to display Christ in His suffering and death to believers, and to seal them that they are partakers of Christ and His merits.” Wilhelmus a Brakel
I: THE SACRAMENTS ARE SIGNS A: Miracles as Signs
Exodus 3:12
John 3:2
B: Covenant Signs
Exodus 31:13
Matthew 26:26-28
C: A Sign to God
Genesis 9:13-16
Emphasized in the Passover
Exodus 12:13, 23
II: THE SACRAMENTS ARE SEALS A: Signs must point to something true.
A seal authenticates or confirms something. A sign is only effective if it points to something real – it must have a seal of authenticity.
B: The Question of timing: What comes first? The Sign or the Reality?
Conclusion: As signs & seals, the sacraments are means of grace.
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Rev. Ryce and Janine, his wife of 20 years, were born and raised in the Pittsburgh area and previously served in ministry at Tucson Reformed Church (2010-14) and Springs Reformed Church (2014-22), the Christian & Missionary Alliance (2007-09), and the Evangelical Presbyterian...