1. That’s Why we Call it Communion Rev. Robert J. Smith Pastor Colonial Hills Baptist Church

2. 1 Corinthians 10:14-21 14 Wherefore, my dearly beloved, flee from idolatry. 15 I speak as to wise men; judge ye what I say. 16 The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not the communion of the blood of Christ? The bread which we break, is it not the communion of the body of Christ? 17 For we being many are one bread, and one body: for we are all partakers of that one bread. 18 Behold Israel after the flesh: are not they which eat of the sacrifices partakers of the altar? 19 What say I then? that the idol is any thing, or that which is offered in sacrifice to idols is any thing? 20 But I say, that the things which the Gentiles sacrifice, they sacrifice to devils, and not to God: and I would not that ye should have fellowship with devils. 21 Ye cannot drink the cup of the Lord, and the cup of devils: ye cannot be partakers of the Lord's table, and of the table of devils.

3. Definition Communion: The act of sharing thoughts and emotions, participate, an intimate relationship and deep understanding.

4. Greek – Koinonia Means – A partnership, literally participation, or social intercourse or benefaction. To communicate, communion, distribution, fellowship.

5. Truth #1 – Communion Connects us to the Blood of Christ 16 The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not the communion of the blood of Christ? The bread which we break, is it not the communion of the body of Christ?

6. Truth #1 – Communion Connects us to the Blood of Christ Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood. Acts 20:28 (KJV)

7. Truth #1 – Communion Connects us to the Blood of Christ Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him. Romans 5:9 (KJV)

8. Truth #1 – Communion Connects us to the Blood of Christ 18 Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers; 19 But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot: 1 Peter 1:18-19 (KJV)

9. Truth #1 – Communion Connects us to the Blood of Christ But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin. 1 John 1:7 (KJV)

10. Truth #2 - Communion connects us to Christ’s Body 16 The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not the communion of the blood of Christ? The bread which we break, is it not the communion of the body of Christ?

11. Truth #2 - Communion connects us to Christ’s Body I am that bread of life. John 6:48 (KJV)

12. Truth #2 - Communion connects us to Christ’s Body I am the living bread which came down from heaven: if any man eat of this bread, he shall live for ever: and the bread that I will give is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world. John 6:51 (KJV)

13. Truth #2 - Communion connects us to Christ’s Body And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed it, and brake it, and gave it to the disciples, and said, Take, eat; this is my body. Matthew 26:26 (KJV)

14. Truth #2 - Communion connects us to Christ’s Body And he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me. Luke 22:19 (KJV)

15. Truth #3 - Communion connects us with each other 17 For we being many are one bread, and one body: for we are all partakers of that one bread.

16. Truth #3 - Communion connects us with each other For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ. 1 Corinthians 12:12 (KJV)

17. Truth #3 - Communion connects us with each other 42 And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers. 43 And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles. 44 And all that believed were together, and had all things common; Acts 2:42-44 (KJV)

18. Application of Truth 21 Ye cannot drink the cup of the Lord, and the cup of devils: ye cannot be partakers of the Lord's table, and of the table of devils. 21 Ye cannot drink the cup of the Lord, and the cup of devils: ye cannot be partakers of the Lord's table, and of the table of devils.

19. Application of Truth No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon. Matthew 6:24 (KJV)

20. Application of Truth And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD. Joshua 24:15 (KJV)

21. Conclusion Communion – A partnership, a fellowship, an intimate relationship and deep understanding. Communion connects us with Christ’s Blood, it connects us with Christ’s Body, The Lord’s Supper connects us with each other. Will you reject the idolatry of today’s culture and this world and join us?

22. That’s why we call it communion.