Communion

[ted]

I don't think that the Bible mandates how often for the sevice that we know as communion. More of a local church issue.

A lot of good points here, though. I wouldn't get too wrapped up in it- weekly vs monthly vs daily, it bears no significance.

The intent of the ordinance and holding to the spirit of rememberance is the key.

t.

[Guest SFA Emmy]

Not to sound disrespectful, but what difference does it truly make?

We know that we are to partake in communion, but not so much of just the eating and drinking part, but what our mindset should be. I think what matters most is in what manner we partake of it in...and maybe why we shouldn't partake in it.

I've seen churches fight and fight over when communion should be held, yet they forget the importance of it. They toss is around like another "church fellowship" when in reality, it's a pretty darn important and significant thing conducted in the church.

Much love with this post!

[WayneB]

I would like us to do it as often as we meet even if it isn't always practical.

What would be impractical about it? A bottle of grape juice (or wine, for you legalists out there), and a box of Matzo. About $6 for the set, serves about 50 people.

Never implied that there was anything impractical about it Steve. Read my post a little closer and keep it in context, OK?. I said do it "as often as we meet", which is something most Churches have gotten away from because THEY believe it isn't practical. My belief...do it often in remembrance of Christ! I agree with you.

[stevehut]

Not to sound disrespectful, but what difference does it truly make?

I believe it's important to examine Scriptural mandates on these matters. Many people simply fall in line with whatever their church teaches, and never think for themselves.

I think it's good to discuss our respective views, in any event.

[Guest SFA Emmy]

Not to sound disrespectful, but what difference does it truly make?

I believe it's important to examine Scriptural mandates on these matters. Many people simply fall in line with whatever their church teaches, and never think for themselves.

I think it's good to discuss our respective views, in any event.

OH! I wasn't meaning to sound like this was a useless dumb topic! I'm sorry if I gave that impression! :sweating: I was just making a statement of truly, what is it about daily communion that makes it better than taking it once or twice a month or vice versa. I wish I said it that way. Sorry for sounding ... all grr-like.

[stevehut]

OH! I wasn't meaning to sound like this was a useless dumb topic! I'm sorry if I gave that impression!

No prob.

[ServingHim]

Give us each day our daily bread; Luke 11:3

This has been taken out of context, that is simply asking for God to provide for us food to eat.

well, that is your opinion of how YOU interpret that verse 'in context' ...

Jesus also taught that we are not to 'worry' about what we eat, too...31 Therefore do not be anxious, saying, `What shall we eat?' or `What shall we drink?' or `What shall we wear?' 32 For the Gentiles seek all these things; and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all. 33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things shall be yours as well. Matt 6:31-33

Also, Jesus said this profound and perplexing statement: "Truly, truly, I say to you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of man and drink his blood, you have no life in you; 54 he who eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise him up at the last day. 55 For my flesh is food indeed, and my blood is drink indeed. 56 He who eats my flesh and drinks my blood abides in me, and I in him. 57 As the living Father sent me, and I live because of the Father, so he who eats me will live because of me. 58 This is the bread which came down from heaven, not such as the fathers ate and died; he who eats this bread will live for ever." John 6:53-58

[ServingHim]

It is not specified how often we are to take communion. I agree with what Jesussaves says.

To come up with any other conclusion is to be taking the scriptures out of context and instead rely on a legalistic tradition that has been handed down.

For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord's death until he comes. 1 Cor 11:26

16 The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not a participation in the blood of Christ? The bread which we break, is it not a participation in the body of Christ? 17 Because there is one bread, we who are many are one body, for we all partake of the one bread. 1 Cor 10:16-17

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[Guest Called]

well, that is your opinion of how YOU interpret that verse 'in context' ...

Um, Jesus is not even mentioning Communion in the Lord's Prayer, in fact, The Lord's supper had not even occured when Jesus gave us the Lord's Prayer, so logic would dictate that Jesus was merely talking about asking God to provide for our physical needs.

[stevehut]

Jesus is not even mentioning Communion in the Lord's Prayer, in fact, The Lord's supper had not even occured when Jesus gave us the Lord's Prayer

Yup.

When Jesus taught the Lord's Prayer, it was in response to a request, "teach us how to pray". Sacramental instruction would definitely be a non-sequitir.