“But this could be interpreted primarily in terms of the ministry of word and sacrament, in accordance with the previous models of… — Avery Dulles Copy Share Image
[Martin] Luther did not regard the water in baptism as common water, but as a water which had become, through the Word… — Louis Berkhof Copy Share Image
“The belief is that Jesus is made present to his people in word and sacrament, both in the inspired accounts of the… — Scott Hahn Copy Share Image
I [i.e., God] have given you baptism as a gift for the forgiveness of sins, and preach to you unceasingly by word… — Martin Luther Copy Share Image
“The word “sacrament” also has a broader meaning. In the study of religion, a sacrament is commonly defined as a mediator of… — Marcus J. Borg Copy Share Image
![“[Martin] Luther did not regard the water in baptism as common water, but as a water which had become, through the Word with its inherent divine power, a gracious water of life, a washing of regeneration. Through this divine efficacy of the Word the sacrament effects regeneration.” quote by Louis Berkhof](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c7c/louis-berkhof-46254_baptism_martin-luther-did-not-regard-the-water-i_2291223.jpg)
![“I [i.e., God] have given you baptism as a gift for the forgiveness of sins, and preach to you unceasingly by word of mouth concerning this treasure, sealing it with the Sacrament of my body and blood, so that you need never doubt. True, it seems little and insignificant that by the washing of…” quote by Martin Luther](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/899/martin-luther-106_baptism_i-i-e-god-have-given-you-baptism-as-a-gi_2828333.jpg)
