The Church and Communion 10/30/22

Series: The Church in History

The Church and Communion

Luke 22:14-22         I Corinthians 11:23-26

Protestant = Someone who protests when the church strays from “the faith once for all delivered to the saints.”

Reformation Takeaways

·      Scripture is the final authority in matters of faith and practice.

                                                         2 Timothy 3:16–17 

·      Salvation is by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone.

Ephesians 2:8–9 

·      Worship is to be understandable and attainable for all.

The Communion Controversy 

The Catholic church limited the cup to members of the clergy and leadership of the church. Protestants believed both elements should be available to all. 

The Catholic church taught participation in communion was a sacrament.  Protestants asserted grace comes through faith alone. 

The Catholic church taught transubstantiation—the body and blood of Jesus are physically present in communion.   Protestants viewed the elements as symbolic.  

A Memorial to our Savior 

  The Lord’s Supper is a time to remember the Cross.

  The Lord’s Supper should lead to self-evaluation.

  The Lord’s Supper reminds believers that they are forgiven because of Christ.

The Lord’s Supper is a tool for evangelism.

The Lord’s Supper is a promise of a secure future.