The Lord'S Supper

The Lord'S Supper

 1 Corinthians 11:26 1 Corinthians 11:20 Acts 2:42 2:46 Acts 20:7 1 Corinthians 10:16 1 Corinthians 10:21 1 Corinthians 10:21

Various names for the supper stress different aspects of its importance. “Lord's Supper” highlights Christ's role as Host and the One who institutes the Supper ( 1 Corinthians 11:23 ). “Eucharist” (from the blessing pronounced over the bread and wine) underlines Christ's sacrificial death as a cause for thanksgiving to God. “Communion” stresses the sharing in Christ's blood and body which makes believers one ( 1 Corinthians 10:16-17 ). To eat of the Supper in an “unworthy manner” ( 1 Corinthians 11:27 ) involves in part “factions” which show contempt for the poor who are also part of the body of Christ ( 1 Corinthians 11:21-22 ). See Ordinances .