Lord’s Day 25
Q67. Are God's Word and the sacraments both meant to point our faith to Christ's sacrifice on the cross as the only reason we are saved?
Yes! In the gospel the Holy Spirit teaches us, and through the sacraments he assures us, that our whole salvation rests on Christ's one sacrifice for us on the cross.
Scripture Proofs — King James Version
Romans 6:3
1 Corinthians 11:26
Galatians 3:27
“For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ.”
Parent Guide
Discuss this question together
Discussion Questions
- 1
What two things does this question say work together to point our faith to Christ?
- 2
How is hearing God's Word different from receiving a sacrament, and how are they the same?
- 3
What helps you most when you are trying to trust something you cannot see?
Illustration
If a friend told you "I saved you a seat," you would believe it. But if you walked in and saw a chair with your name taped on it, your confidence would grow even stronger. The Word tells us the promise. The sacraments show it to us so our confidence grows.
Application
This week, when you read or hear a Bible verse about what Jesus did for sinners, pause and thank God that he did not stop at words alone. He also gave signs to make his promises sure.