Word, Spirit, and Efficacy
Why sacramental power does not rest in the elements themselves but in Christ's institution and the Spirit's work. Rights note: Summary-first treatment only.
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Word, Spirit, and Efficacy
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#Overview
This subarticle keeps sacramental efficacy from being treated magically or mechanically.
Why sacramental power does not rest in the elements themselves but in Christ's institution and the Spirit's work.
#Key topics
- Efficacy
- Spirit
- Institution
- Faith
These topics mark the doctrinal and navigational center of the page 1.
#Signs, seals, and covenant meaning
The sacraments are treated here as signs and seals of the covenant of grace, not as empty symbols or magical rites 1.
#Word, Spirit, and distinction
The subarticles keep the relation between Word, Spirit, and sacramental efficacy visible, then separate baptism from the Lord's Supper without breaking their unity.
#Study note
Use this chapter as the doctrinal doorway into baptism and communion practice.
#Sources
- [1] RPCNA convictions - Official constitutional landing page.
- [2] OPC Westminster Confession of Faith - Public full-text host used as an accessible article reference.
#Rights note
Summary-first treatment only. 2
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