Belgic Art. 35: The Holy Supper of Our Lord Jesus Christ
Source: Belgic Confession (1561) (Article 35) · creed
We believe and confess that our Saviour Jesus Christ did ordain and institute the sacrament of the Holy Supper to nourish and support those whom he has already regenerated and incorporated into his family, which is his Church. The body and blood are spiritually received by faith.
Witnesses (Deuteronomy 19:15)
- manuscript_tradition: Original French 1561 — Guido de Bres
- translation: Dutch translation (Synod of Antwerp 1566)
- critical_edition: Synod of Dort revision (1618-19)
- republication: CCEL — Belgic Confession
- proof_text: Scripture proof texts