The Error of their Sacraments

Summary

The sermon emphasizes the depravity of man and salvation solely by God's grace, rejecting the idea that sacraments or works contribute to salvation. It critiques the Reformed and Catholic doctrines of sacraments as means of grace, asserting that grace is imparted only by the Holy Spirit. The preacher underscores that salvation is entirely based on the finished work of Christ on the cross and that faith is evidence of justification, not a meritorious work. The sermon warns against mixing works with grace, highlighting the importance of the Spirit's work in the believer's life rather than ritualistic observances.