The Doctrine of the Church (18): The Idea of the Sacraments

However, we must understand, and it is also emphasized in this article, that this is true only for the believer, not for the unbeliever: "And thus all who bring a pure faith, like a vessel, to the sacred table of Christ, receive truly that of which it is a sign; for the body and blood of Jesus Christ give food and drink to the soul no less than bread and wine nourish the body." However, we must understand, and it is also emphasized in this article, that this is true only for the believer, not...