Communion

Communion is only for Christians

• (1 Cor 10:16-17, John 6:53-54)
  

We observe Communion because the Lord told us to

• (1 Corinthians 11:24-25, Matthew 26:26-28, Luke 22:19-20)
  

In Communion we are remembering Christ - His life, death and resurrection

• (1 Corinthians 11:24-25, Luke 22:19)
  

Communion is a time to examine ourselves

• Take a careful look at your life to see if you are honoring God with your life.
  
• Take a careful look at how you are taking Communion, to make sure you are doing it to honor God.
  
• (1 Corinthians 11:27-30, 1 Corinthians 11:31-34)
  

Communion proclaims Christ until He returns

• (1 Corinthians 11:26)
  

Communion proclaims our participation in the church (the body of believers)

• (1 Corinthians 10:16-17)
  

The bread and drink of Communion are symbols of Christ's body and blood

• (Luke 22:19-20)
  
• Some view the bread and drink in Communion as the actual body and blood of Christ (referred to as Transubstantiation).
  
• But, in the first Communion, it was not actually Christ's body and blood - it was a symbol, showing that it is the same today.
  

There are numerous terms for Communion

• The Lord's Supper
  
• Holy Communion
  
• The Sacrament of Communion
  
• Bread and Wine (the Elements)
  
• The Body and Blood of Christ
  
• The Eucharist
  

   

  Bible Answer From: The Holypop Team