Understanding Four Views on the Lord's SupperZondervan, 26. maj 2009 - 224 sider The Lord's Supper has been the central and characteristic action of the church at worship. But there are still many ways of understanding it and many questions surrounding this meal... Who should participate in the Lord’s Supper? How frequently should we observe it? What does this meal mean? What happens when we eat the bread and drink from the cup? What do Christians disagree about and what do they hold in common? These and other questions are explored in this volume of the fair-minded, informative Counterpoints series. Contributors make a case for one of the following views:
All contributors use Scripture to present their views, and each responds to the others' essays. Included are resources for understanding the topic further, such as:
The Counterpoints series presents a comparison and critique of scholarly views on topics important to Christians that are both fair-minded and respectful of the biblical text. Each volume is a one-stop reference that allows readers to evaluate the different positions on a specific issue and form their own, educated opinion. |
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... Christ's death in our gathered church meetings? And why is it that this particular meal is still practiced by almost ... body” (Matt. 26:26), then later of the cup, which he also gave to them, “This is my blood of the covenant” (Matt. 26 ...
... Christ in this sacred meal occur in the book of Acts. Here we read that they regularly “devoted themselves to the apostles ... Christ's body and blood was a regular occurrence. Yet virtually all biblical scholars agree there is no clear ...
... Christ in communion with him. It is a meal that feeds us so that we can grow in the love and knowledge of Christ. The bread signifies the physical body of Christ as well as the mystical body of his church. The cup stands for his blood ...
... Christ. How Do We Prepare for this Supper? Each of us must personally ... Christ and how this good news informs the living of our lives today. Third, we can ... body, which was broken for us. We come joyfully to drink of that cup which ...
... Christ himself at this meal. Here is how the Bible puts it: Is not the cup of ... body, for we all partake of the one loaf. 1 Corinthians 10:16–17 The word ... Christ's life, death, and resurrection. We are to come in faith, seeking ...
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The Two Most Important Questions | 153 |
Statements on the Lords Supper in Creeds | 160 |
Quotations on the Lords Supper | 182 |
Resources for Further Study | 205 |
Discussion and Reflection Questions | 212 |