What is the meaning of the sacrament in the New Covenant?
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In the New Covenant, sacraments serve as visible signs of grace and are means through which believers receive God's promises.
The concept of sacrament in the New Covenant serves as a visible means of conveying God's grace to believers. Unlike the old covenant rituals that ultimately failed to bring inner peace, the sacraments of baptism and the Lord's Supper provide assurance of God's promises. These acts are not mere rituals but expressions of faith that bring believers into communion with Christ and with one another. The distinction of the New Covenant lies in its focus on the internal transformation of the believer, moving away from outward observances to a relationship grounded in grace and faith, as highlighted in Acts 2:42, where the apostles' teaching strengthened the early church's understanding and practice of these sacraments.
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