In the Old Testament, you could look to the circumcision and say here is evidence that I belong to the family of God. You can use very similar language with the Lord's Supper and baptism. What do they see? Are they sealing my faith or are they sealing the grace from God that's received by faith? So who's sign and seal? That's the question.
What are the differences between Reformational, Roman Catholic, and Anabaptist sacramental views? And what are sacraments for? In this episode of White Horse Inn, hosts Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Bob Hiller, and Walter Strickland discuss the common impressions and misconceptions of the sacraments in a society prone toward unmediated spirituality.