Catechesis

Heidelberg Catechism

Question 66

What are the sacraments?

Scripture

  1. Genesis 17:11 [1]
    You shall be circumcised in the flesh of your foreskins, and it shall be a sign of the covenant between me and you. (ESV)
  2. Deuteronomy 30:6 [1]
    And the LORD your God will circumcise your heart and the heart of your offspring, so that you will love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul, that you may live. (ESV)
  3. Romans 4:1 [1]
    Abraham Justified by Faith What then shall we say was gained by Abraham, our forefather according to the flesh? (ESV)
  4. Matthew 26:27–28 [2]
    And he took a cup, and when he had given thanks he gave it to them, saying, “Drink of it, all of you, for this is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. (ESV)
  5. Acts 2:38 [2]
    And Peter said to them, “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. (ESV)
  6. Hebrews 10:10 [2]
    And by that will we have been sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all. (ESV)