Remembering

Communion is a solemn reenactment of the last supper, or the Lord’s Supper. The only qualification for us to partake in communion is for us to have an ongoing relationship with Jesus Christ.

[1Co 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.

Communion reminds us of four significant truths.

- It is a remembrance of Christ suffering and death for our sin that brought our salvation

- It is the bond of fellowship with Christ and all believers as His church

- It’s a proclamation of the grace of God

- It is prophetic of Christ’s soon return