Basics
In which books of the Bible is the Lord's Supper written about?
When is a person unworthy or unprepared?
when he does not believe or doubts Christ's words.
What are the visible elements in the Lord's Supper?
bread and wine
those who have faith in Christ and His words: given and shed for you for the forgiveness of sins.
What special authority has Christ given to his church on earth?
Office of the Keys
What are 3 other names for the Lord's Supper?
Sacrament of the Altar, The Lord's Table, Holy Communion, Breaking of the Bread, Eucharist
Christ commands us; promise of great blessings; we need the forgiveness, life and salvation offered for a new holy life.
How is the bread and wine in, with and under the body and blood of Christ?
it is a sacramental union; by the power of the Word.
otherwise you might bring judgement on yourself
Who is to be forgiven?
repentant believers
Who instituted the the Lord's Supper?
Jesus Christ
What is the sacrament of the altar?
it is the true body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ under the bread and wine, instituted by Christ himself for us Christians to eat and drink.
Do all people receive the body and blood of Christ whether or not they believe? Why?
yes; because the sacrament depends on Christ's word, not our faith.
How are you to examine ourselves before receiving the sacrament? (name at least 2)
are we sorry for our sins? do we believe Jesus is really present in the sacrament; do we plan to change our sinful ways with the help of the Holy Spirit?
Who is not to be forgiven?
unrepentant; unbelievers
his very own body and blood
How would you respond to someone that says that the bread and wine are symbolic or represent Christ's body and blood?
We take Christ at his word when He says, take eat, this IS my body . . . this cup IS the new testament in my blood.
Does everyone who eats and drinks the sacrament also receive the blessings of the sacrament? Why?
no; only through faith can we receive the blessings
May those who are weak in the faith come to the sacrament? Why?
yes! it is for the strengthening and increasing of our faith.
What is the necessary result of forgiveness?
Good works flow from repentance.
what are the blessings of the sacrament?
forgiveness; life; salvation; strengthening of our faith
What is the goal of excommunication?
Do Christ's body and blood replace the bread and the wine in the sacrament?
no; they remain in, with and under the the bread and wine
ungodly; unrepentant; unforgiving; unable to examine oneself; different confession of faith.
What must the congregation finally do with unrepentant sinners?
excommunication