Wherein do the sacraments of baptism and the Lord’s supper agree?

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The sacraments of baptism and the Lord’s supper agree, in that the author of both is God; the spiritual part of both is Christ and his benefits; both are seals of the same covenant, are to be dispensed by ministers of the gospel, and by none other; and to be continued in the church of Christ until his second coming.

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  • The sacraments of baptism and the Lord’s supper agree, in that the author of both is God; (Matthew 28:19; 1 Corinthians 11:23)
  • the spiritual part of both is Christ and his benefits; (Romans 6:3–4; 1 Corinthians 10:16)
  • both are seals of the same covenant, (Romans 4:11; Colossians 2:12; Matthew 26:27–28)
  • are to be dispensed by ministers of the gospel, and by none other; (John 1:33; Matthew 28:19; 1 Corinthians 11:23; 4:1; Hebrews 5:4)
  • and to be continued in the church of Christ until his second coming. (Matthew 28:19–20; 1 Corinthians 11:26)