Communion

About Communion

What Is The Lord’s Supper?
(1 Cor. 11:23-26)

It is a REMINDER “
… and when he had given thanks, He broke it and said, ‘This is my body, which is for you; eat it in remembrance of me. ‘ ” (vs. 24)

It is a SYMBOL
“In the same way, He took the cup, saying, ‘This cup is the new covenant in my blood; drink it to remember me.’ “ (vs. 25)
What Is The Lord’s Supper?

It is a STATEMENT OF FAITH
“For whenever you eat the bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until He comes back.” (vs. 26)
Who Should Take The Lord’s Supper?

Only those who are already BELIEVERS
“For anyone who eats and drinks without recognizing the body of the Lord eats and drinks judgment upon himself.” 2 Cor. 11:29
How Do I Prepare Myself For
The Lord’s Supper?

SELF-EXAMINATION
“Therefore whoever eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of sinning against the body and blood of the Lord. A person ought to examine himself before he eats of the bread and drinks of the cup.” 1 Cor. 11:27-28
How Do I Prepare Myself For The Lord’s Supper?

CONFESSION OF SINS
“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.” 1 John 1:9
How Do I Prepare Myself For The Lord’s Supper?

RECOMMITMENT
“Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God — this is your spiritual act of worship.” Rom. 12:1

When and How Often Should We Observe The Lord’s Supper? Jesus never said when or how often believers should observe The Lord’s Supper. We observe it the 1st Sunday of the each month.