The Lord’s Supper is not just a symbolic ritual but a means of maintaining the Mystical Union with Christ, crucial for salvation. Jesus’ words in John 6 reveal its significance, and 1 Corinthians 10 emphasizes mutual participation in Christ’s body and blood. This union, initiated at baptism, requires continued support through the Lord’s Supper and other means for its preservation until reaching Heaven.
Month: September 2024
What Is the Purpose of the Lord’s Supper?
The writer, a Lutheran, compares experiences at Catholic, Baptist, and Evangelical churches, reflecting on the differences in their observance of the Lord’s Supper. They question its nature as a simple remembrance or ongoing sacrifice and explore the mystical union with Jesus it symbolizes, delving into the “how” and “why.”