Q91. How do the sacraments become effectual means of salvation?
The sacraments become effectual means of salvation, not from any power in them or in the one who administers them, but only by the blessing of Christ and the working of his Spirit in those who by faith receive them.
Scripture Proofs — King James Version
1 Peter 3:21
“The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ:”
1 Corinthians 3:6–7
“I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase. So then neither is he that planteth any thing, neither he that watereth; but God that giveth the increase.”
1 Corinthians 12:13
“For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit.”