| We believe that through Baptism the Holy Spirit applies the gospel to a sinful human being, regenerating him (Titus 3:5) and cleansing him from all sin (Acts 2:38). The Lord points to the blessing of Baptism when he promises: "He who believes and is baptized will be saved" (Mark 16:16). We believe that the blessing of Baptism is meant for all people (Matthew 28:19), including infants, who are sinful (John 3:6) and therefore need the regeneration effected through Baptism (John 3:5).
We believe that all who partake of the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper receive the true body and blood of Christ "in, with, and under" the bread and wine. This is true because, when the Lord instituted this Sacrament, he said: "This is my body which is given for you. . .This cup is the New Testament in my blood, which is shed for you" (Luke 22:19-20). As we partake of his body and blood, given and shed for us, we by faith receive comfort and assurance that our sins are indeed forgiven and that we are truly his own.
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