5 PURPOSES FOR COMMUNION
1. Restoration, 1 Cor
11:27-32 Gives us the opportunity to restore ourselves to fellowship with
God by naming our sins privately to God therefore avoiding judgment.
Anaxios anaxios: do not partake in an unworthy manner
Dokimazo dokimazo: examine yourself
Krima krima: the judgment of God
2.
Harmony, 1 Cor 11:17-22 The congregation
should habitually, with single mindedness, assemble themselves together
in the remembrance of our Lord and Savior Jesus Chirst.
Sunerchomai sunerchomai: to come
together, assemble (Coming together as the gathering of a local church). We are to come together with one purpose,
with one mind and with one attitude.
Phi 1:27-28, Only conduct
yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come
and see you or remain absent, I will hear of you that you are standing firm in one
spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel;
28in no way alarmed by your opponents which is a sign of
destruction for them, but of salvation for you, and that too, from God.
Acts 2:46-47, Day by day
continuing with one mind in the temple, and breaking bread from house to
house, they were taking their meals together with gladness and sincerity of
heart, 47praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord was adding to their number day
by day those who were being saved.
Rom 15:5-6, Now may the
God who gives perseverance and encouragement grant you to be of the same mind
with one another according to Christ Jesus, 6so that with one accord
you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
3. Fellowship, 1 Cor 11:33
To come together as members of the Royal Family of God and
share in the celebration of the Lords supper.
Ekdechomai ekdechomai: Wait for one
another, for all to partake together as one body.
4.
Remembrance, 1 Cor 11:24-25 Our remembrance
is of the saving work that Christ efficaciously performed and completed, once
and for all, on the cross.
Anamnesis anamnesis: a remembrance
(noun accusative feminine singular)
We the Bride of Christ should be affectionately calling to mind the
person and work of Jesus Christ.
5. Thanksgiving, 1 Cor 11:24 -
We are to be remembering with thankful hearts what Christ
accomplished on the cross for us.
Eucharisteo eucharisteo: Word used for
communion which means to give thanks
In the restoration
of our minds.
Harmoniously as a local
assembly.
Having fellowship
in this celebration.
In remembrance
of the Lord Jesus Christ.
With thankful
hearts.
THE BREAD Remembrance of the person (Jesus
Christ) during His incarnation, His impeccability, the physical pain and
torture He endured and a description of eternal life.
Hypostatic
Union 100% Man / 100% God
No Leaven
without sin
Did not cry out
kenosis
Body of Christ
Royal Family of God
THE WINE = Remembrance
of the redemptive work Christ completed on the cross as the perfect sacrifice
for our sins.
Shedding of
Blood His spiritual death for our spiritual life
3rd
Cup redeemed from the slave market of sin
Tetelestai
completed with results continuing forever (doesnt need to be repeated)!