Sacraments

baptism and "holy communion"
I could be wrong though, i was only sprinkled when I was a kid. Then I went on a protestant boat ride through most denominations till i ended up on the shores of Orthodoxy

To Life Immortal

I have some questions for Reformed church members. If this is in the wrong place, let me know and I'll try to move it.

Do Reformed/Church of Scotland have sacraments? I was under the impression that they had none, but after doing some reading, I think they may have at least two.

If I wanted to join the Reformed/Church of Scotland, would I have to be re-baptised? I was baptised by pouring in the name of the Trinity. (Orthodox usually baptise by triple immersion, but we didn't have a tub).

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Babochka the Russian butterfly

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no, you definitely wouldn't have to be rebaptised, I don't know of any Reformed Churches that teach rebaptism (except for Reformed Baptists if you were baptised as an infant, but the COS isn't Reformed Baptist).
Reformed Churches practice baptism in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit as a sign and seal of our 'engrafting into Christ, our partaking of the benefits of the covenant of grace, and our engagement to be the Lord's.'
Reformed Churches also practice Holy Communion, the Sacrament of the Body and Blood of Christ, in which we believe that we spiritually partake of Christ's Body and Blood by faith.
Some Reformed Churches also practice a form of confirmation, we also practice Holy Matrimony, prayer for the sick, and holy orders, although these are not regarded as sacraments.
btw, if you're serious about joining a Reformed Church, I'd recommend the Free Church of Scotland rather than the COS, which has female ministers and a lot of liberalism.

babochka said:

To Life Immortal

I have some questions for Reformed church members. If this is in the wrong place, let me know and I'll try to move it.

Do Reformed/Church of Scotland have sacraments? I was under the impression that they had none, but after doing some reading, I think they may have at least two.

If I wanted to join the Reformed/Church of Scotland, would I have to be re-baptised? I was baptised by pouring in the name of the Trinity. (Orthodox usually baptise by triple immersion, but we didn't have a tub).

Curious

Babochka the Russian butterfly

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Good Day, Babochka

You may whant to read the WCF;

http://www.reformed.org/documents/wcf_with_proofs/index.html

Chapters 27,28,29.

Peace to u,

Bill

Madonna's CHildren were baptised in COGS at Dornoch.

Westminster Larger Catechism said:

Question 162: What is a sacrament?
Answer: A sacrament is a holy ordinance instituted by Christ in his church, to signify, seal, and exhibit unto those that are within the covenant of grace, the benefits of his mediation; to strengthen and increase their faith, and all other graces; to oblige them to obedience; to testify and cherish their love and communion one with another; and to distinguish them from those that are without.

Question 163: What are the parts of a sacrament?

Answer: The parts of a sacrament are two; the one an outward and sensible sign, used according to Christ’s own appointment; the other an inward and spiritual grace thereby signified.

Question 164: How many sacraments has Christ instituted in his church under the New Testament?

Answer: Under the New Testament Christ has instituted in his church only two sacraments, Baptism and the Lord’s Supper.

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Soli Deo Gloria

Jon