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Holy Communion

HOLY COMMUNION AT REDEEMER

We follow Martin Luther’s instructions, as found in the catechism, to prepare ourselves for communion.  In the catechism, he asks, “How are we to examine ourselves before receiving the Sacrament?”  Answer: We are to examine ourselves to see whether (A) we are sorry for our sins; (B) Believe that our Lord Jesus Christ IS truly present in the sacrament, “take drink, this is my blood [Luke 22:19-20] and (C) we examine ourselves, and plan, with the help of the Holy Spirit to change our sinful lives.

Luther also asks, “Who must not be given the Sacrament?”  Answer: Those who are openly unrepentant, including those who take part in non-Christian religious worship; (B) Those who are unforgiving, refusing to be reconciled; and (C) Those of a different confession of faith, since the Lord’s Supper is a testimony of the unity of faith.

 

If you have questions on Holy Communion, please email the pastor at pt@richlandredeemer.org.  He would love to explain our beliefs concerning communion.

Biblical Passages on the “Real Presence” of Christ in the Lord’s Supper:

1. Matthew 26:26, 28 – “Take eat; this is my body.” “For this is my blood…”
2. Mark 14:22, 24 – “Take; this is my body.” “This is my blood.”
3. 1st Corinthians 11:23 For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you: The Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took bread, 24 and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, “This is my body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of me.” 25 In the same way, after supper he took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood; do this, whenever you drink it, in remembrance of me.” 26 For whenever you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes. 27 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. 28 A man ought to examine himself before he eats of the bread and drinks of the cup. 29 For anyone who eats and drinks without recognizing the body of the Lord eats and drinks judgment on himself. 30 That is why many among you are weak and sick, and a number of you have fallen asleep. 31 But if we judged ourselves, we would not come under judgment. 32 When we are judged by the Lord, we are being disciplined so that we will not be condemned with the world.

 

Luther also asks, “Who must not be given the Sacrament?” Answer: Those who are openly unrepentant, including those who take part in non-Christian religious worship; (B) Those who are unforgiving, refusing to be reconciled; and (C) Those of a different confession of faith, since the Lord’s Supper is a testimony of the unity of faith.