Question 67

Are both the Word and the sacraments then intended to focus our faith on the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross as the only ground of our salvation?

Yes, indeed. The Holy Spirit teaches us in the gospel and assures us by the sacraments that our entire salvation rests on Christ's one sacrifice for us on the cross.¹

Romans 6:3 ^[1]
Do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? (ESV)
1 Corinthians 11:26 ^[1]
For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes. (ESV)
Galatians 3:27 ^[1]
For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ. (ESV)

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Question 67

Question 67

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