Bible Verses About "What Are the Sacraments"
The sacraments are outward signs of inward grace, ordained by Christ Himself, chiefly baptism and the Lord's Supper, which visibly proclaim and seal the covenant promises of the gospel.
The sacraments are outward signs of inward grace, ordained by Christ Himself, chiefly baptism and the Lord's Supper, which visibly proclaim and seal the covenant promises of the gospel.
"Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost." — Matthew 28:19 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "What Are the Sacraments?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost."
"And when he had given thanks, he brake it, and said, Take, eat: this is my body, which is broken for you: this do in remembrance of me. After the same manner also he took the cup, when he had supped, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood: this do ye, as oft as ye drink it, in remembrance of me."
"Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life."
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What Is the Meaning of Baptism?
Romans 6:3-4 · Matthew 28:19 · Acts 2:41
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1 Corinthians 11:23-25 · Matthew 26:26-28 · 1 Corinthians 10:16-17
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Romans 8:29-30 · Ephesians 1:4-5 · 2 Thessalonians 2:13
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1 Corinthians 15:3-4 · Matthew 28:5-6 · 1 Corinthians 15:14
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John 1:1 · John 10:30 · Colossians 2:9
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