What Is the Lord’s Supper?
Digital Logos Edition
Overview
Ever since the night Jesus instituted the Lord’s Supper, this sacrament has played a central role in the faith and practice of the church. That is why it is odd that many believers think so little of the Lord’s Supper. “They seldom observe it and assign to it little significance,” Richard D. Phillips writes. “They derive no assurance, and seek no grace, as they receive from the Lord’s table. How remarkable this is!” The goal of this booklet is to help readers understand the biblical institution of this sacrament, the theological issues surrounding it, and the pastoral considerations for administering and receiving it.
Top Highlights
“In the Lord’s Supper, then, the believer is strengthened and fed, receiving sustenance and life. In keeping with the sacrament as a sign, we gain from it a strengthened faith; as a seal of Christ’s covenant, we gain increased assurance of salvation and communion with God.” (Page 18)
“The Reformed doctrine sees the grace conferred by the ministry of the Holy Spirit as Christ is received by faith” (Page 19)
“The Passover feast was to be observed by all the covenant community, but by them only” (Page 9)
“Who, then, should refrain from the Lord’s Supper? First, non-believers must not participate in the sacrament” (Page 25)
“The eating of the elements by believers signifies their participation in the crucified Christ” (Page 11)