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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... once and marks 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 ...
... once said, “The highest cannot be spoken; it can only be acted.” This is actually true of all human love, especially that of Jesus, who, “while we were still sinners,. . . died for us” (Rom. 5:8). Words and thoughts ultimately fail us ...
... once for all and that we now share in the spoils of a crucifixion that crushed the Serpent's head. This warfare motif is why Jesus assigns the Supper with such kingdom significance, even in the midst of an ongoing tumult against the ...
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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 |