the sacrament of the altar the nature and benefit of the sacrament catechism pp. 227-235
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THE SACRAMENT OF THE ALTAR
THE SACRAMENT OF THE ALTAR
THE NATURE AND BENEFIT
OF THE SACRAMENT
Catechism pp. 227-235
What does Jesus tell us to do in the Sacrament of Holy Communion?
What does Jesus tell us to do in the Sacrament of Holy Communion?
Matthew 26:26-27 Jesus took bread, gave thanks, broke it and gave it to them, saying, “Take & eat . .”; then He took the cup, gave thanks and gave it to them, saying, “Take & drink. .”
What is present together with the bread and the fruit of the vine in
Holy Communion?
What is present together with the bread and the fruit of the vine in
Holy Communion?
Luke 22:19-20 “This is My body given for you; this cup is the new covenant in My blood poured out for you.
1 Corinthians 10:16 The cup of thanksgiving (Eucharist) is a participation in the blood of Christ, the bread is the body of Christ.
The Lord’s Supper is a SacramentUSE
BREAD & WINE
USE JESUS’ WORDS
in which
in a natural way by the power of His Word
our pastor gives us Christ gives us
bread & wine His body & blood
In, With, Under
HOLY COMMUNION
Do Christ’s body and blood replace the bread and the fruit of the vine in the Sacrament so that the bread and the fruit of the vine are no longer there?
Do Christ’s body and blood replace the bread and the fruit of the vine in the Sacrament so that the bread and the fruit of the vine are no longer there?
1 Corinthians 11:26 Whenever you eat this bread and drink this cup (Consecrated Elements), You proclaim the Lord’s death.
Although already consecrated, the bread and the contents of the cup are still
referred to as being present.
Although already consecrated, the bread and the contents of the cup are still
referred to as being present.
LUTHERAN POSITIONLUTHERAN POSITION
The meal and the mystery are intact.Consecrated bread and wine are still
referred to as bread and wine and acknowledged as Body and Blood.
The meal and the mystery are intact.Consecrated bread and wine are still
referred to as bread and wine and acknowledged as Body and Blood.
In, With and Under
Bread and Wine are still present.
Body and Blood are really present.
KEY WORDS:KEY WORDS:
ROMAN CATHOLIC POSITION
ROMAN CATHOLIC POSITION
The mystery explained away contrary to: I Corinthians 11:23,29
The mystery explained away contrary to: I Corinthians 11:23,29
Changed into(Transubstantiation)
KEY WORDS:KEY WORDS:
Bread and Wine are no longer present.
Body and Blood are really present.
REFORMED POSITIONREFORMED POSITION
Body and Blood must be acknowledged, according to I Corinthians 11:29 But the Real Presence is unnecessary if you think of what Jesus did. A Memorial Meal
Body and Blood must be acknowledged, according to I Corinthians 11:29 But the Real Presence is unnecessary if you think of what Jesus did. A Memorial Meal
Body and Blood
Bread and Grape Juice (Alcohol is sinful)
KEY WORDS:KEY WORDS: Symbolizes or represents
Real “Spiritual” Presence
Do all communicants receive the body and blood in the Sacrament, whether or
not they believe?
Do all communicants receive the body and blood in the Sacrament, whether or
not they believe?
1 Corinthians 11:27 Whoever eats and drinks in an unworthy manner is guilty of sinning against the body and blood of Christ.
What do you think?
All communicants do indeed receive the body and blood of Christ because the sacrament depends on Christ’s word of promise and not on our believing.
Those who do not believe that Christ is really present in the sacrament do not receive the benefits of
forgiveness but instead sin against the real presence of Christ. This is why, in the Lutheran Church, we
practice “close communion.” Only those who understand the real presence of Christ according to His word of promise should come to the altar. Those who
do not believe as we do should first be instructed concerning the biblical teaching on this Sacrament. This is also why we do not commune at the altars of
other churches where the real presence is not taught or believed.
BENEFIT OF THE SACRAMENT OF
THE ALTAR
Forgiveness of SinLife
Eternal Salvation
Sealed to Us by Receiving
Jesus’ Body Given for Us
Jesus’ Blood Shed for Us
THE SACRAMENT OF THE ALTAR
THE SACRAMENT OF THE ALTAR
THE POWER OF THE
SACRAMENT OF THE ALTAR
Catechism pp. 236-242
What does the Sacrament of Holy Communion lead us to consider?
What does the Sacrament of Holy Communion lead us to consider?
Matthew 26:29 I will not drink of this fruit of the vine from now until the day when I will drink it with you in My Father’s Kingdom.
We will one day commune with Jesus and all true believers in heaven. This will be the Feast
of Victory!
We will one day commune with Jesus and all true believers in heaven. This will be the Feast
of Victory!
Why is Holy Communion so comforting to me?
Why is Holy Communion so comforting to me?
Luke 22:19-20 Body given for you! New covenant in My blood which is poured out for you!
Christ lives in me as I eat and drink the body and blood given for me!
Christ lives in me as I eat and drink the body and blood given for me!
HOLY COMMUNION’S POWERHOLY COMMUNION’S POWER
WORD
Promises Blessings
Strengthens Faith
JESUS works
through
EATING & DRINKING
Connected to
Therefore, whoever eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of sinning against the body and blood of the Lord. A man ought to examine himself before he eats of the bread and drinks of the cup.
1 Corinthians 11:27-28
Why do we prepare ourselves to receive Holy Communion?
Why do we prepare ourselves to receive Holy Communion?
How are we to examine ourselves before receiving the Sacrament?
How are we to examine ourselves before receiving the Sacrament?
Psalm 38:18 I confess my iniquity; I am troubled by my sin.
Are we for our sins?Are we for our sins? sorry
How are we to examine ourselves before receiving the Sacrament?
How are we to examine ourselves before receiving the Sacrament?Luke 22:19-20 This is my body and
blood, given and poured out for you. Do you believe it?
2 Corinthians 13:5 Examine yourselves to see if you are still in the faith - test yourself.
Do you in Christ’s and in His ?
Do you in Christ’s and in His ?
presencepromise
believe
How are we to examine ourselves before receiving the Sacrament?
How are we to examine ourselves before receiving the Sacrament?
Ephesians 4:22-24 Put off the sinful nature and put on the new man.
2 Corinthians 7:10 Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret.
Do you truly want to ?Do you truly want to ?repent
What are we confessing about our faith when we receive Holy Communion with
others?
What are we confessing about our faith when we receive Holy Communion with
others?
1 Corinthians 10:17 We who are many are one body, for we all partake of the one loaf.
We are saying we the same thing as others at the same table.
We are saying we the same thing as others at the same table.
believe
To whom does God want us to give Holy Communion?
To whom does God want us to give Holy Communion?
1 John 1:8-9 If we confess our sins, God is faithful and just to forgive.
Matthew 18:15-18 God tells us to withhold forgiveness and fellowship from an unrepentant sinner.
God wants us to give Communion only to .
God wants us to give Communion only to .repentant sinners
To whom does God want us to give Holy Communion?
To whom does God want us to give Holy Communion?
Matthew 26:28 This is My blood of the new covenant poured our for many for the forgiveness of sins.
God wants us to give Communion only to those who understand the meaning of Christ’s death on the
cross for their sins.
God wants us to give Communion only to those who understand the meaning of Christ’s death on the
cross for their sins.
To whom does God want us to give Holy Communion?
To whom does God want us to give Holy Communion?
1 Corinthians 11:28-29 We ought to examine ourselves - anyone who eats and drinks without recognizing the body & blood of the Lord eats and drinks judgment on themselves.
God wants us to give Communion only to those who are able to examine themselves
concerning their need and their faith in what God’s Word teaches about the Sacrament.
God wants us to give Communion only to those who are able to examine themselves
concerning their need and their faith in what God’s Word teaches about the Sacrament.
Who must not be given the Sacrament?
Who must not be given the Sacrament?
1 Corinthians 5:11, 13 Do not associate with the unrepentant and the wicked who practice their wickedness stubbornly.
The Sacrament must not be given to those who will not repent of their sins.The Sacrament must not be given to
those who will not repent of their sins.
Who must not be given the Sacrament?
Matthew 6:15 If you will not forgive others, your heavenly Father will not forgive you.
The Sacrament must not be given to those who will not forgive others.
The Sacrament must not be given to those who will not forgive others.
Who must not be given the Sacrament?
Who must not be given the Sacrament?
1 Corinthians 11:28 We are to examine ourselves before eating and drinking at communion.
The Sacrament must not be given to those who are unable to examine themselves. (Infants, unbelievers, unconscious, late stage Alzheimer, comatose, asleep, etc.)
The Sacrament must not be given to those who are unable to examine themselves. (Infants, unbelievers, unconscious, late stage Alzheimer, comatose, asleep, etc.)
Pastors, as stewards of the mysteries of God and shepherds of the flock over which God has placed them (1 Corinthians 4:11), have the greatest responsibility as to who
should be admitted to the Sacrament. Some of the responsibility also rests with the
congregation and the individual communicant since only God knows the
faith of the individual who wishes to receive Holy Communion.