Paragraph 27.4

Of the Westminster Confession of Faith (1646)

There be only two Sacraments ordained by Christ our Lord, in the Gospel; that is to say, Baptism and the Supper of the Lord: neither of which may be dispensed by any, but by a Minister of the Word lawfully Ordained.⁠1

The 1689 Baptist Confession

28.1

Baptism and the Lord’s Supper, are Ordinances of positive and sovereign Institution, appointed by the Lord Jesus the only Law-giver, to be continued in his Church to the end of the World.⁠1

28.2

These holy Appointments are to be administered by those only, who are qualified, and thereunto called according to the Commission of Christ.⁠1