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Discover the divine translation of God's pursuit of relationship with us through sacraments as outlined in Colossians. Explore baptism as cleansing, being claimed, and committing to God, and the Lord's Supper as commemorating Christ's sacrifice, soul nourishment, and recommitting to God.
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Calvin: God accommodates to our capacity so that we may understand.
sacrament: a holy ordinance instituted by Christ, wherein, by sensible signs, Christ and the benefits of the new covenant are represented, sealed, and applied to believers.
Colossians 2:9-15(p. 1833)a reminder of all we have in Christ
Colossians 2:9-15(p. 1833)a reminder of all we have in Christ
In the waters of baptism, we are cleansed by God, we are claimed by God, and we commit our lives to God.
In the Lord’s Supper, we remember Christ’s death and resurrection, we receive nourishment for our souls, and we recommit our lives to God.