Tag Archives: Lord’s Supper

Habitual Absence from the Lord’s Supper

I Samuel 20:27, 26        Wherefore cometh not the son of Jesse to meat, neither yesterday, nor to day? Something hath befallen him, he is not clean; surely he is not clean. J. C. RYLE (1816-1900): Our Lord Jesus most … 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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When a Godly Man Insists Upon an Error 1: Marburg, 1529

Mark 14:22-24        Jesus took bread, and blessed, and brake it, and gave to them, and said, Take, eat; this is my body. And he took the cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them: and … 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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