Familiar Letters on Sacraments: Addressed to the People of His Charge is a thoughtful, Bible-centered look at how sacraments are understood and practiced.
It argues for the sacred nature of baptism and the Lord’s Supper and invites readers to examine how worship is conducted in light of Scripture.
This edition presents a series of letters that address key questions about infant baptism, the right use of the sacraments, and the duties of church members and leaders. It includes careful explanations of the signs used in the Lord’s Supper, the role of church discipline, and the importance of public worship as a means of grace and growth in faith. The author also challenges common practices and emphasizes reverence, humility, and obedience in Christian worship.
What you’ll experience:
- Clear explanations of baptism and the Lord’s Supper, with attention to their biblical meanings and proper administration
- A historic, scriptural critique of contested practices and a call to holiness in worship
- Reflections on how public worship benefits individuals and the church as a whole
- Guidance on parental commitments, church governance, and the seriousness of participating in holy ordinances
Ideal for readers of church history, 17th– to 19th-century devotional theology, and practical guides to sacramental worship.