Part 8b – The Means of Grace: the Lord’s Supper New Covenant Presbyterian Church Inquirer’s Class

Review: The Means of Grace – receiving the strengthening benefits of our redemption The Word – the “foolishness of preaching” The sacraments (or ordinances) “sacramentum” – Lat.: “oath/vow to the gods” “musterium” – Gk.: mystery, something revealed Ordinance – a command, instruction Prayer Review:

WLC Q. 162. What is a sacrament. A WLC Q. 162. What is a sacrament? A. A sacrament is an holy ordinance instituted by Christ in his church, to signify, seal, and exhibit unto those that are within the covenant of grace, the benefits of his mediation; … Review:

Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” (Mt. 28:19- 20, ESV) And he took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” And likewise the cup after they had eaten, saying, “This cup that is poured out for you is the new covenant in my blood. (Lk. 22:19-20, ESV) Review: 2 sacraments

Covenant of Redemption Gen. 1:1 Gen. 3:15 Rev. 22:21 Covenant of Covenant of Grace Works Covenant of Redemption Review: The meaning

Circumcision Baptism Seal of God (cf. Rev Circumcision Baptism Seal of God (cf. Rev. 7:3) Passover Lord’s Supper Marriage Supper Sabbath Lord’s Day Day of the Lord Review: The meaning

Ingrafted Gentiles Review: The meaning

And he took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” And likewise the cup after they had eaten, saying, “This cup that is poured out for you is the new covenant in my blood. (Lk. 22:19-20, ESV) The Lord’s Supper

What do we remember about the Passover? The sacrifice of the spotless lamb as their substitute. The blood on the doorpost so they might “stand” under the blood. Partaking of the meal – uniting with the gift of the sacrifice on our behalf. What do we remember about the Passover?

Views re: The Lord’s Supper Roman Catholics: Transubstantiation Lutheran: Consubstantiation Views re: The Lord’s Supper

Views re: The Lord’s Supper Roman Catholics: Transubstantiation Lutheran: Consubstantiation Memorial Views re: The Lord’s Supper

Views re: The Lord’s Supper Roman Catholics: Transubstantiation Lutheran: Consubstantiation Memorial Spiritual (Reformed) Views re: The Lord’s Supper

Rather than the focus being on the object – that it is the object that is holy; that the object, somehow, transforms you …

the focus is on the subject – the recipient of the work of Holy Spirit: As each Christian acknow- ledges the transformation of his heart and soul, As each congregation unites together in being the church of Christ, As churches all over the world unite by the power of the Holy Spirit, And as living believers unite with those who have gone before and are with Christ now in glory.

So, we do not kneel – as if to worship the elements; nor stand in line, as if there was no fellowship;

Fairview PCA, Fountain Inn, SC Independent Presbyterian Church, Savannah, GA Fairview PCA, Fountain Inn, SC instead, we come to Christ’s table – the individual Christian as well as the communion of believers as the body of Christ. 1) Fairview Presbyterian Church (PCA), Fountain Inn, SC Reformed Presbyterian Church (Covenanted) – “Steelite” Covenanters Independent Presbyterian, Savannah, GA

How do we do this? Not in a line constantly moving, But in groups gathered & remaining until all have partaken.

Homework: Confessing Christ, Chapter 6 Westminster Confession of Faith, Chapters 27-29 Homework:

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