Heidelcast Heidelminicast: What is Reformed Theology (Part 11): Sacraments as Signs and Seals
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Mar 5, 2026 A focused conversation on baptism as the watery sign replacing circumcision and its place in the Abrahamic promise. Discussion of infant baptism, how children may be nurtured toward faith, and pastoral practices for baptized families. Examination of the Lord's Supper as covenant renewal, sacramental presence, who should commune, and how sacraments visibly testify to God's promises.
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Baptism Replaces Circumcision As Covenant Sign
- Baptism replaces circumcision as the sign and seal of God's promise to believers and their children.
- Scott Clark explains baptism testifies to new life, true faith, and righteousness granted by God, and includes children under the covenant like Abrahamic circumcision did.
Baptize Children Of Believers Without Waiting
- Baptize believing parents and their children rather than waiting for visible signs of a child's faith.
- Scott Clark urges practicing the Abrahamic pattern: pray, nurture, instruct, and include children in public worship expecting God to work in His time.
Children Vary In When They Come To Faith
- Some children may come to faith immediately at baptism while others may take years or never visibly believe.
- Scott Clark notes God's providence sometimes brings early conversion and other times gradual or absent outward profession.