Who May Partake of the Lord’s Supper?

 

 

The night before God delivered his people Israel from their slavery to  Egypt he gave them a special sacrifice and meal to eat.  This event was called Passover.  Whenever the Israelites observed the Passover meal, they were celebrating their deliverance and remembering God’s faithfulness to them.  The only ones who were permitted to participate in the Passover celebration were those who belonged to Israel (Exodus 12:42-49).

 

The night before Jesus died on the cross to deliver God’s people from their slavery to sin he gave them a meal, called The Lord’s Supper. Whenever Christians observe the Lord’s Supper, they are celebrating their deliverance and remembering God’s faithfulness to them. The only ones who are permitted to participate in the Supper are those who belong to Jesus Christ. (Luke 22:11, 19-20, 1 Corinthians 11:28).

 

                                            

 

God requires the elders of the church to be responsible for those who are in the church, including determining who may come to the Lord’s Table (Matthew 16:19, Hebrews 13:17).  If you are a guest with us this morning and would like to participate in Communion, please do so only if:

 

-        you have trusted in Jesus Christ alone for salvation from sin,

-        you are a member of some evangelical Protestant church,

-        you are regularly involved with that church,

-        your conscience is clear before God of unrepentant sin.

 

 

Please understand, this doesn’t necessarily mean that you are not a Christian, and you are certainly most welcome here this morning.  The elders are simply trying to obey the Lord’s command of oversight. (Hebrews 13:17).

 

If you have any questions or comments, one of the elders will be glad to talk with you after worship.  Thank you very much for your cooperation.