Lord’s Day 25
Q67. Are both the Word and the sacraments then intended to focus our faith on the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross as the only ground of our salvation?
Right! In the gospel the Holy Spirit teaches us and through the holy sacraments he assures us that our entire salvation rests on Christ's one sacrifice for us on the cross.
Scripture Proofs — King James Version
Romans 6:3
“Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death?”
1 Corinthians 11:26
“For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do shew the Lord's death till he come.”
Galatians 3:27
“For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ.”
Modernized Commentary — Zacharias Ursinus (1616)
Question
67. Are both word and sacraments ordained and appointed for this purpose: to direct our faith to the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross as the only ground of our salvation?
Answer. Yes, indeed; for the Holy Spirit teaches us in the gospel and assures us through the sacraments that our entire salvation rests on that one sacrifice of Christ, which He offered for us on the cross.