Definition
1. It is the demonstration of our faith in the work and power of Christ’s work and sacrifice in our lives through the re-enactment of his last supper with his disciples. Luke22:19 … “this do in remembrance of me”
2. Demonstration our faith and appropriation of the benefits of the new covenant enacted and ratified by the blood of Jesus. matthew 26:28
Specific benefits
1. We receive divine empowerment . John 6:55
2. Restores life to any dead area of our lives. john 6:53.
3. Access to divine revelation. luke24:30-31
4. A symbol and demonstration and reinforcement of our unity with Christ and the Body of Christians 1 Corinthians 10:17.
How it is done
1. Bless the bread and eat in memory of the body of Christ that was broken for us. In memory of stripes by which we are healed. In memory of suffering on our behalf. In memory of his passion and inspiration to us to live for God.
2. Bless the wine and drink it in memory of His blood poured out for the remission of our sins, ratification of the new and more excellent covenant
3. Do it as often as you can. 1 Corinthians 11:26
4. Can be done personally or corporately (group)
5. It must be done with understanding and not just 'religiously' . Prov4:7 Matthew 13:23
6. It must be done in faith. Rom14:23 2Cor5:7
Understanding the mystery of the Holy Communion.
1. The fall of man began with a meal and so the rise of man should begin with a meal. genesis 2:17
2. Every covenant is ratified in blood, and the value of the blood determines the value and power of the covenant. There is therefore no covenant more powerful than the covenant in the blood of the Son of God. Hebrews 12:24
1. The blood is the ratification of the covenant.
2. The blood is God's last card. Exo12:12
3. The communion is the renactment of the covenant 1 Corinthians 11:25 1Corinthians11:26
4. What we are conscious of is what are easily positioned to appropriate. We therefore need to be conscious of the benefits this mystery to fully positioned to partake of its benefits.