To Be a Christian: The Anglican Catechism in a Year Day 125. How do these differ from the sacraments of the Gospel?
May 5, 2023
Discover the fascinating distinction between the sacraments of the Gospel and other rites in today’s discussion. Dive into their origins, rooted in the practices of the apostles and early Church. Learn how only baptism and the Lord's Supper were ordained by Christ, while confirmation, penance, orders, matrimony, and extreme unction serve different purposes. Conclude with a heartfelt prayer invoking God's grace and presence. It’s a thoughtful exploration of faith that invites reflection and understanding.
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Two Sacraments Of The Gospel
- The Articles distinguish two sacraments ordained by Christ: baptism and the Lord's Supper.
- Other rites like confirmation and matrimony arose from apostolic practice and lack the same sacramental nature.
Sacraments As Effectual Signs
- The Articles teach that sacraments are effectual signs of grace by which God works invisibly in us.
- They strengthen and confirm faith when duly used and worthily received.
Why Other Rites Aren't Gospel Sacraments
- The five commonly called sacraments (confirmation, penance, orders, matrimony, extreme unction) are not sacraments of the gospel.
- They partly grew from corrupt following and partly from allowed states of life in Scripture, so they lack visible signs ordained by God.
