Category Archives: Lord’s Supper

Church Rights & Church Wrongs at the Lord’s Table

Ephesians 2:11-13; Colossians 2:11, 12; Romans 2:28, 29; Galatians 3:29        Wherefore remember, that ye being in time past Gentiles in the flesh, who are called Uncircumcision by that which is called the Circumcision in the flesh made by hands; … Continue reading

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Unworthy Table Manners

I Corinthians 11:29        He that eateth and drinketh unworthily, eateth and drinketh damnation to himself. JOHN FLAVEL (1630-1691): There is one scripture, I believe, discourages many from partaking of the Lord’s table―I Corinthians 11:27-29: “Whosoever shall eat this bread, … Continue reading

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The Joyful Family Feast

Matthew 26:26        Jesus took bread, and blessed it, and brake it, and gave it to the disciples, and said, Take, eat; this is my body. MATTHEW HENRY (1662-1714): He gave it to His disciples, as the Master of the … Continue reading

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The Principle of Unity: One Bread – One Body

Mark 9:38 We forbad him, because he followeth not us. C. H. SPURGEON (1834-1892): When I hear strict communion talked of, it reminds me of a little finger which was washed very clean, and therefore thought the rest of the … Continue reading

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“Strict” or Closed Communion

Mark 9:38       We forbad him, because he followeth not us. C. H. SPURGEON (1834-1892): When I hear strict communion talked of, it reminds me of a little finger which was washed very clean, and therefore thought the rest of … Continue reading

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Memorable Moments at the Lord’s Table

Luke 24:35       And they told what things were done in the way, and how he was known of them in breaking of bread. GEORGE OFFOR (1787-1864): Reader, can you call to mind the peace and holy enjoyment which took … Continue reading

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The Frequency of the Lord’s Supper

I Corinthians 11:26       As often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup… ANDREW FULLER (1754-1815): The words of the institution are, “As often as ye eat,” without determining how often. Those who would make these terms so … Continue reading

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