3. Who Is Communion For?
“Let a person examine himself, then, and so eat of the bread and drink of the cup.” —1 Corinthians 11:28
- Communion is for believers in Jesus Christ—those who have put their trust in Him for salvation.
- It is not about being perfect; it's about recognizing our need for Jesus and receiving His grace.
- If someone is still exploring faith or not ready to make that profession, it’s okay to not participate.
- This is a moment shared by those who have made a personal decision to follow Christ.
What Is Communion?
“Communion, also known as the Lord’s Supper is a practice established by Jesus. On the night He was betrayed, Jesus broke bread and shared a cup with His disciples, instructing them to ‘do this in remembrance of Me’ (Luke 22:19).”
- Communion is a symbolic act where we remember and proclaim the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
- Believers have been remembering Jesus through communion for two thousand years
- The bread represents His body, broken for us.
- The cup represents His blood, poured out for the forgiveness of sins.
2. Why Do We Take Commmunion?
“For whenever you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until He comes.” —1 Corinthians 11:26
- Remembrance: We remember Jesus' sacrifice and His love for us.
- Proclamation: By taking communion, we publicly declare our faith in Jesus and His finished work on the cross.
- Reflection: It's a time to examine our hearts, confess sin, and renew our commitment to follow Him.
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