The word combination “sign and seal” is a well-known expression in the doctrine of the sacraments. It is used in both the Belgic Confession and the Heidelberg Catechism. The Belgic Confession presents a definition in Article 33 and speaks of “visible signs and seals of something internal and invisible! The Catechism begins the answer to the question as to what the sacraments are, with: “The sacraments are holy, visible signs and seals” (LD 25, Q&A 66). This article discusses what is actually meant by “sign and seal”?

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