The grace which is exhibited in or by the Sacraments rightly used, is not conferred by any power in them, neither doth the efficacy of a Sacrament depend upon the piety or intention of him that doth administer it, but upon the work of the Spirit, and the word of Institution, which contains together with a Precept authorizing the use thereof, a Promise of benefit to worthy receivers.
The grace which is exhibited in or by the Sacraments rightly used, is not conferred by any power in them, neither does the efficacy of a Sacrament depend upon the piety or intention of him that does administer it, but upon the work of the Spirit, and the word of Institution, which contains together with a Precept authorizing the use thereof, a Promise of benefit to worthy receivers.
Changes from Westminster Confession of Faith (1646), Paragraph 27.3
The grace which is exhibited in or by the Sacraments rightly used, is not conferred by any power in them, neither doth the efficacy of a Sacrament depend upon the piety or intention of him that doth administer it, but upon the work of the Spirit, and the word of Institution, which contains together with a Precept authorizing the use thereof, a Promise of benefit to worthy receivers.
The Grace which is exhibited in, or by the Sacraments rightly used, is not conferred by any power in them: neither doth the efficacy of a Sacrament depend upon the Piety, or Intention of him that doth administer it: but, upon the work of the Spirit, and the word of Institution, which contains, together with a Precept authorizing the use thereof, a Promise of benefit to worthy Receivers.
Savoy Declaration of Faith and Order (1658), Paragraph 28.3
The grace which is exhibited in or by the Sacraments rightly used, is not conferred by any power in them, neither doth the efficacy of a Sacrament depend upon the piety or intention of him that doth administer it, but upon the work of the Spirit, and the word of Institution, which contains together with a Precept authorizing the use thereof, a Promise of benefit to worthy receivers.
The grace which is exhibited in or by the Sacraments rightly used, is not conferred by any power in them, neither does the efficacy of a Sacrament depend upon the piety or intention of him that does administer it, but upon the work of the Spirit, and the word of Institution, which contains together with a Precept authorizing the use thereof, a Promise of benefit to worthy receivers.
The Grace which is exhibited in, or by the Sacraments rightly used, is not conferred by any power in them: neither does the efficacy of a Sacrament depend upon the Piety, or Intention of him that does administer it: but, upon the work of the Spirit, and the word of Institution, which contains, together with a Precept authorizing the use thereof, a Promise of benefit to worthy Receivers.
Savoy Declaration of Faith and Order (modernized) (1658), Paragraph 28.3
The grace which is exhibited in or by the Sacraments rightly used, is not conferred by any power in them, neither does the efficacy of a Sacrament depend upon the piety or intention of him that does administer it, but upon the work of the Spirit, and the word of Institution, which contains together with a Precept authorizing the use thereof, a Promise of benefit to worthy receivers.
Are the Sacraments holy signs and seals of the Covenant of Grace, immediatly instituted by GOD, to represent Christ, and his benefits; and to confirm our interest in him? Yes. Is…
