Communion - Reformed Church in America
Communion is a means by which Christ continually nourishes, strengthens, and comforts us. It is one of two sacraments in the Reformed tradition. As such, the Lord’s Supper is a visible sign of something internal and invisible, the means by which God works in us through the power of …
The Order for the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper - Reformed …
Communion. The minister shall declare the Words of Institution. The Lord Jesus, the same night he was betrayed, took bread; and when he had given thanks, he broke it. The minister shall break the bread. and gave it to them, saying, “Take, eat; this is my body which is given for you: do this in remembrance of me.”
Basics of the Reformed Faith: The Lord’s Supper - wscal.edu
The Reformed understanding of the Lord’s Supper is grounded in an important distinction between the sign and seal (bread and wine), the thing signified (forgiveness through his blood, the “blood of the covenant”), and a sacramental union between the two (our Lord’s words “this is …
Lord's Supper - Christian Reformed Church
To understand the Christian Reformed Church's beliefs concerning the Lord's Supper you may find the following to be of help: Position Statement on the Lord's Supper; Introduction to the Celebration of Holy Communion (2016) Lord's Supper Liturgies for Congregational Use (Synodically Approved) Preparatory Exhortation for the Lord's Supper (1981)
Lord's Supper Practice in the Reformed and Presbyterian Tradition
2007年7月24日 · Many Christians know the early church celebrated communion every week. After all, the Lord’s Supper is how Jesus asked believers to remember him. And a fair number of people in the Reformed and Presbyterian tradition know John Calvin passionately advocated for believers to receive weekly communion.
Until He Comes: Six themes for the Lord's Supper - Reformed …
Self-Examination—worldwide communion Sunday: Prepare a dramatic reading based on the Scripture shared. Thanksgiving—Epiphany: Demonstrate thanks by coming forward with offerings to the table in front. Expectation—Advent: Reinforce the theme of hope and anticipation of the Lord's coming through Advent candle ceremonies.
The Lord's Supper - Gospel Reformation Network
2020年9月21日 · What actually happens when a Christian takes the Lord’s Supper? We can summarize the answer with two biblical terms: memory and communion. On the evening before His crucifixion, when Jesus gave the bread and wine to his disciples, He said, “Do this in remembrance of me” (Luke 22:19).
Rule of Life — Reformed Communion
The Reformed Communion intends to cultivate our common life in Christ through the exercise of mutual care and personal spiritual formation. This service will take various forms including (but not limited to): confession and absolution, counseling, spiritual friendships and spiritual direction.
The Importance of Communion | Reformed Bible Studies
1992年5月19日 · Few churches enjoy Holy Communion on a weekly basis. Some claim that to do so would demean its meaning by becoming common. Yet we gather every week to worship God. Others say it would be impractical. Discuss with your pastor what would prevent you from celebrating a weekly communion observance.
The Heart of Holy Communion | Reformed Worship
Holy Communion is many things, and it has many benefits, but all are lost unless prayer is at the heart of it—not just any prayer of the preacher's own invention, but a biblically patterned prayer. If you need to shorten your Communion service, or make it less didactic and more direct and powerful, don't cut out that biblical fourfold pattern ...