Answer: A sacrament is a holy ordinance instituted by Christ in his church₁, to signify, seal, and exhibit₂ unto those that are within the covenant of grace₃, the benefits of his mediation₄; to strengthen and increase their faith, and all other graces₅; to oblige them to obedience₆; to testify and cherish their love and communion one with another₇; and to distinguish them from those that are without.₈

1. Gen 17:7, 10; Ex 12; Mt 28:19; 26:26–28;
2. Rom 4:11; 1 Cor 11:24–25;
3. Rom 15:8; Ex 12:48;
4. Acts 2:38; 1 Cor 10:16;
5. Rom 4:11; Gal 3:27;
6. Rom 6:3–4; 1 Cor 10:21;
7. Eph 4:2–5; 1 Cor 12:13;
8. Eph 2:11–12; Gen 34:14