Gospel Message a Sacrament for Lutherans?

[prism]

I know this is a bit speculative, but for Lutherans a Sacrament is...



1. instituted by God;
2. in which God Himself has joined His Word of promise to the visible element;
3. and by which He offers, gives and seals the forgiveness of sins earned by Christ

The Sacraments

On this page we will examine the meaning of the word "sacrament," and those rites which are recognized by the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod as sacraments.

www.mtolivesa.org

So, why can't the Gospel message be treated as a sacrament?

 

[Lamb]

I know this is a bit speculative, but for Lutherans a Sacrament is...



1. instituted by God;
2. in which God Himself has joined His Word of promise to the visible element;
3. and by which He offers, gives and seals the forgiveness of sins earned by Christ

The Sacraments

On this page we will examine the meaning of the word "sacrament," and those rites which are recognized by the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod as sacraments.

www.mtolivesa.org

So, why can't the Gospel message be treated as a sacrament?

It isn't visible.

 

[Albion]

It isn't visible.

Very true. Every sacrament, even considering that the various Christian denominations differ over how many of them there are, must have a visible and physical vehicle.

We accept certain acts as being sacraments because Christ instituted them, but he used physical elements throughout the years of his public ministry in order to convey the spiritual meaning of such actions.

 

[Josiah]

It isn't visible

Correct.

It IS a "means of grace" along with the Sacraments but by the Lutheran definition, it's not technically a Sacrament.


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[prism]

It isn't visible.

We accept certain acts as being sacraments because Christ instituted them, but he used physical elements throughout the years of his public ministry in order to convey the spiritual meaning of such actions.

Correct.

It IS a "means of grace" along with the Sacraments but by the Lutheran definition, it's not technically a Sacrament.

Isn't the Word incarnated in paper and ink? (written)
or
with lungs diaphragm, larynx etc? (orally)