Heidelberg Catechism – Lord’s Day 29 78. Q. Do the bread and wine become the very body and blood of Christ? A. No, for as the water in baptism is not changed into the blood of Christ, nor becomes the washing away of sins by itself, but is only a divine sign and confirmation of …
Heidelberg Catechism – Lord’s Day 28 75. Q. How are you reminded and assured in the Holy Supper that you participate in the one sacrifice of Christ on the cross and in all his benefits? A. In this way: Christ has commanded me and all believers to eat of this broken bread, and to drink …
Heidelberg Catechism – Lord’s Day 27 72. Q. Does merely the outward washing with water itself wash away? A. No; for only the blood of Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit cleanse us from all sins. 73. Q. Then why does the Holy Spirit call baptism the water of rebirth and the washing away of …
Heidelberg Catechism – Lord’s Day 26 69. Q. How does holy Baptism remind and assure you that the one sacrifice of Christ on the cross avails for you? A. In this way: Christ instituted this external washing with water and by it has promised that I am as certainly washed with his blood and Spirit …
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