The Baptist Catechism
Q 102. What is the Lord’s supper?
A. The Lords supper is an ordinance of the New Testament, instituted by Jesus Christ; wherein by giving and receiving bread and wine, according to his appointment, his death is shown forth, and the worthy receivers are, not after a corporal and carnal manner, but by faith, made partakers of his body and blood, with all his benefits, to their spiritual nourishment and growth in grace (Mt. 26:26, 27, 28; 1 Cor. 11:23-26; 10:16).
Dr. Richard Barcellos delivered a helpful message concerning this topic titled “The Lord’s Supper as a Means of Grace” at the 2011 ARBCA General Assembly. Listen here
Dr. Barcellos and I were also able to briefly discuss his ARBCA message in the Midwest Center for Theological Studies video podcast: http://www.mctsowensboro.org/2011/07/mcts-podcast-19/
I have listened to Dr. Barcellos’ message several times. It gets better every time. It reflects the doctrine of our Baptist forefathers as found in our confession and catechism. Excellent. Thank you.
I’m wondering how you would define “means of grace.” At what point does it become a sacrament rather than an ordinance?
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