Understanding Four Views on the Lord's SupperThe 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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... Important Questions 153 JOHN H. ARMSTRONG Appendix 1: Statements on the Lord's Supper in Creeds, 160 Confessions, and Catechisms Appendix 2: Quotations on the Lord's Supper 182 Resources for Further Study 205 About the Contributors 209 ...
... important for my life as a Christian, but I had no idea why. I also knew that I wanted to partake of it as a Christian who truly loves the Lord. How odd it is that we Christians need to be reminded by a simple and recurring meal. We ...
... important for Christians? What is the appeal in the taking of bread and wine to remember Christ's death in our gathered church meetings? And why is it that this particular meal is still practiced by almost every Christian alive today ...
... importance of it. They disagree over who should take it and when. And they strongly disagree over what happens to the elements themselves when they are prayed over and taken by the people of God. Careful consideration of the biblical ...
... important to note, but the parallels are also worth careful consideration: During the Passover meal, someone, usually the youngest son, was designated to ask the question, “Why is this night different from other nights?” At this point ...
Contents
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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 |