Yes, indeed, for the Holy Ghost teaches us in the gospel (1 Cor. 3;11); and assures us by the sacraments, that the whole of our salvation depends upon that one sacrifice of Christ, which he offered for us on the cross (Matt. 26;28).
1 Cor. 3;11.—For other foundation can no man lay than is laid, which is Jesus Christ.—1 Cor. 1;23.—John 20;31.
Matt. 26;28.—For this is my blood of the New Testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.—Rom. 6;3.—1 Cor. 11;26.—Gal. 3;27.
*68. How many sacraments has Christ instituted in the new covenant or testament?
Two, namely, Holy Baptism (Matt. 28;19), and the Holy Supper (1 Cor. 11; 23-25).
OF HOLY BAPTISM.
26. LORD’S DAY.
69. How art thou admonished and assured, by holy baptism, that the one sacrifice of Christ upon the cross is of real advantage to thee?
Thus, that Christ appointed this external washing with water (Matt. 28;19), adding thereunto this promise, that I am as certainly washed by his blood and Spirit, from all the pollution of my soul, that is, from all my sins, as I am washed externally with water, by which the filthiness of the body is commonly washed away (Acts 22;16).
Matt. 28;19.—Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.—Mark 16;15, 16.
