"Let a person examine himself, then, and so eat of the bread and drink of the cup."
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Preparing in Advance for the Lord’s Supper
The pastors and church leaders who wrote the doctrinal standards for our church urged all believers to take time to prepare themselves in advance for celebrating the Lord's Supper. How do we do that? Question 171 of the Westminster Larger Catechism spells this process out in detail: Question: How are they that receive the sacrament … Continue reading Preparing in Advance for the Lord’s Supper
The Powerful Benefits of Communion
What benefits should you expect to receive when you celebrate the Lord's Supper? 1 . Right reception of the Lord’s Supper has a “humbling” effect on the soul. The bread and wine serve as emblems of Christ’s body and blood and remind us of how sinful sin must be! 2 . Right reception of the … Continue reading The Powerful Benefits of Communion
When You Come Together
The Apostle Paul in 1 Corinthians 11 teaches us what not to do and what to do "when we come together" (1 Corinthians 11:18,20). We are not to sow the seeds of division in the body of Christ. We are to celebrate regularly Communion... the Lord's Supper... the Eucharist in our local assembly of believers. … Continue reading When You Come Together
Three Benefits of Taking the Lord’s Supper from John Calvin
Here, then, is the singular comfort that we derive from the Supper. It directs and leads us to the cross of Jesus Christ and to his resurrection, to certify us that whatever iniquity there may be in us, the Lord nevertheless recognizes and accepts us as righteous—whatever materials of death may be in us, he … Continue reading Three Benefits of Taking the Lord’s Supper from John Calvin
Thoughts on Preparing for Communion
Come not because you are strong, but because you are weak. Come not because any goodness of your own gives you a right to come, but because you need mercy and help. Come, because you love the Lord and want to experience more of His love. Come, because He first loved you and gave … Continue reading Thoughts on Preparing for Communion
Communion on the Moon
Attached here is an encouraging, short article sent to me by a friend. It is written by Eric Metaxas: I presume that most of us were unaware of this story. I didn't know this, but it's awesome! 42 years ago...guess what happened... many have not heard of this before . . . Forty-two years ago two human … Continue reading Communion on the Moon
Wednesday Vespers – When the Spirit Comes with Power
Some of you have asked what do you do in a vespers service. Well, there are many things you can do, but we do five things together in Wednesday vespers together: We sing a hymn and offer worship to the Lord. We read a Psalm and offer prayers of praise to the Lord based upon … Continue reading Wednesday Vespers – When the Spirit Comes with Power
Worship & The Power of Our Bodies
In our fear of substituting substance for show, evangelical Christians have often ignored the power of our bodies. Kneeling, lying prostrate on the floor, or standing with hands uplifted in prayer can all be physical expressions of true postures of prayer – humility, brokenness and receptivity. Raising our hands in worship can be flamboyant, self-promoting … Continue reading Worship & The Power of Our Bodies
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