Dictionary of Bible Themes The commemoration and remembrance of Jesus Christ's last supper, and all the benefits that result to believers. Other terms have been used subsequently by Christians, including "Communion" and "Eucharist". Acts 2:42Terms for the Lord's Supper in the NT 1 Corinthians 10:16"breaking of bread" could mean both eating together and also celebrating the Lord's Supper 1 Corinthians 11:20The Greek word "koinonia", here translated "participation", is traditionally translated "communion": hence the term "Holy Communion" 1 Corinthians 11:24the Lord's Supper Underlying "had given thanks" is the Greek "eucharisteo", from which comes the term "Eucharist". 1 Corinthians 11:23-25Jesus Christ's institution of the Lord's Supper pp Mt 26:26-28 pp Mk 14:22-24 pp Lk 22:17-20 1 Corinthians 11:21Celebrating the Lord's Supper in the NT As part of an ordinary meal Acts 20:7The church was not necessarily wrong to include the sacrament in an ordinary meal; this should have been conducted in a charitable way. See also On the Lord's day John 20:26Matthew 26:26 The fourfold formula for breaking bread: taking, giving thanks, breaking, giving See also pp Mk 14:22 Luke 24:30pp Lk 22:19 John 6:111 Corinthians 11:24 1 Corinthians 11:25 The sharing of the cup pp Mt 26:27-28 pp Mk 14:23-24 pp Lk 22:20 1 Corinthians 5:7-8Themes connected with the Lord's Supper See also The Passover John 11:50John 13:1; 19:14,33,36 Exodus 12:46 Caiaphas' words may have an unintended Passover significance Numbers 9:121 Corinthians 11:25 The new covenant pp Mt 26:27-28 pp Mk 14:23-24 pp Lk 22:20 1 Corinthians 11:24The reference to the (new) covenant implies a personal relationship with God and sins forgiven. Remembrance 1 Corinthians 10:16pp Lk 22:19 See also Thanksgiving, fellowship and unity Matthew 26:26-271 Corinthians 11:20-21 pp Mk 14:22-23 pp Lk 22:19 1 Corinthians 11:26See also The Lord's return Matthew 26:291 Corinthians 16:22 pp Mk 14:25 Revelation 22:20pp Lk 22:16 1 Corinthians 10:21Separation from sin See also 1 Corinthians 11:27-32Paul is referring to feasts in heathen temples. Matthew 26:29A foretaste of heaven See also pp Mk 14:25 1355 providence2565 Christ, second coming 6652 forgiveness 7031 unity, God's goal 7921 fellowship 7939 ministry 8341 separation 8352 thankfulness 8477 self-examination 8670 remembering 9155 millennium 9410 heaven |
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