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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... the beginning of our Christian journey, the Lord's Supper is given regularly and assures us of the Holy Spirit's ongoing presence in our lives. By this meal we are regularly given the grace and strength of Christ in communion with him ...
... the church of our day! A pastor of an earlier era stated the matter well when he wrote, “Herein is placed an inescapable obligation on every Christian that this act of Holy Communion become again, as it was in the Apostolic Church, a ...
... Holy Spirit's presence in us as we continue to draw near to God every day ... Communion seasons have often been times of revival in the history of ... holy meal to keep us close to Christ our Lord. Notes: Introduction: Do This in ...
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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 |