The Summe of Christian Religion (1587), Zacharias Ursinus

Question 66

THE SECOND PART, OF MANS DELIVERIE

  1. What are the Sacraments?

    They are sacred signes and seals set before our eies, and ordained of God for this cause, that hee may declare and seal by them the promise of his gospel vnto vs, to wit, that he giueth freely remission of sinnes, and life euerlasting not only to al in general, but to euery one in particular that beleeueth, for that onely sacrifice of Christ which hee accomplished vpon the crosse.

    Genesis 17:11; Romans 4:11; Deuteronomy 30:6; Leviticus 6:25; Hebrews 9:8–9; Ezekiel 20:12; 1 Samuel 17:36; Isaiah 6:6–7; 54:9

    Genesis 17:11

    Romans 4:11

    Deuteronomy 30:6

    Leviticus 6:25

    Hebrews 9:8–9

    Ezekiel 20:12

    1 Samuel 17:36

    Isaiah 6:6–7

    54:9