Chapter 28 Of Baptism and the Lord's Supper
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28.1 The Sacraments: Appointed by Christ
Baptism and the Lord's Supper are ordinances of positive and sovereign institution, appointed by the Lord Jesus, the only lawgiver, to be continued in his church to the end of the world.
Matthew 28:19–20 (CSB) Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe everything I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”
1 Corinthians 11:26 (CSB) For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes.
28.2 The Sacraments: Commission by Christ
These holy appointments are to be administered by those only who are qualified and thereunto called, according to the commission of Christ.
Matthew 28:19 (CSB) Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,
1 Corinthians 4:1 (CSB) A person should think of us in this way: as servants of Christ and managers of the mysteries of God.