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Lord's Supper

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ituttut

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Originally posted by Eliyahu:
I am a Plymouth Brethren where we conduct Lord Supper every week, without clergy system. We particpate there and believe that we are the honorable guest invited by the Lord who loved us so much that he even shed the blood and died the terrible death to redeem us from the sins.
In the following cases we do not participate.
1) If we are not born-again yet.
2)Even though we are born again in Christ, if we are not baptized yet, and thereby not accepted by the church yet.
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Question. Is it the denominational church that communes with God, or the individual that is in the Body of Christ Church?
 
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buckster75

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who makes the call to cancel a scheduled LS? something came up affecting the "spiritual mood of the church" and the pastor felt it was necessary to postpone it. He was severly chastised by a few members of the church who felt the church should make the call even though there was no time to do so.
 
Dr. Bob

Dr. Bob

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We have Lord's Supper each time the church meets. No one "calls" it or "cancels" it.

And as a body we may invite someone visiting with us to partake. 99.9% of the time it will be our own body, but occasionally visitors may come by invitation. One of the elders will talk prior to them about the Lord's Supper to be sure of their beliefs.
 
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buckster75

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so if someone got up just prior to the LS and called another member a liar(or some other accusation ) and brought much confusion to the assembly you would still go on withe LS.


so a nonmember under church disipline from another church could "sneak" in and partake?
 
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ituttut

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Originally posted by buckster75:
who makes the call to cancel a scheduled LS? something came up affecting the "spiritual mood of the church" and the pastor felt it was necessary to postpone it. He was severly chastised by a few members of the church who felt the church should make the call even though there was no time to do so.
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Very good question. Scheduled LS should always be carried out. The opportunity should be given to any that wish to partake in the setting of the congregation.

If all deem themselves to be unworthy, this “remembrance” should not be done in the church or at home, or anywhere else.

If one person, or a family in the church feels they must take communion on a certain day (church calls-off), then they should do it at home or a restaurant. However, I believe if this is a “must” for an individual then they have the wrong idea of what the LS is all about.We have no command to do it.

I ask the question again, “Is it the denominational church that communes with God, or the individual that is in the Body of Christ Church?” Christian faith, ituttut
 
Dr. Bob

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The "body" is the group of believers. It is one of the most fundamental metaphors for a local church (along with building and bride).

Communion is NEVER an option for a family to do "on their own". Same with baptism. These are LOCAL CHURCH ordinances, not individual duties.
 
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ituttut

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Originally posted by Dr. Bob:
The "body" is the group of believers. It is one of the most fundamental metaphors for a local church (along with building and bride).

Agree the Body of Christ is the group of believers, and agree a local church can fit the bill where members may meet. But I also find a building is not necessary as we witness Acts 16:12-15. I understand we are now One with Him in His church built without hands – Acts 17:24. Am I saying we shouldn’t have churches to go to – No! But we are not to “idolize” a gathering place where we may assemble, believing this is the only place where God meets us.

Communion is NEVER an option for a family to do "on their own". Same with baptism. These are LOCAL CHURCH ordinances, not individual duties.
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Not quite sure what you mean by the phrase “on their own”. Are you saying a member of a church must go to a church, and is then prohibited from approaching God without a human mediator, such as the Pope, or a Preacher/Pastor? Christian faith, ituttut
 
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ituttut

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Originally posted by jim1203:
Must a person be baptized to partake the Lords Supper?
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Baptized by the Holy Spirit, Yes. I believe the individual is saved immediately upon belief of the name of the Lord Jesus Christ for salvation, the Holy Spirit doing so, sealing us into the Body of His Church. Otherwise I don't see how it is possible we can commune with Him. Christian faith, ituttut
 
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jim1203

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Originally posted by jim1203:
Must a person be baptized to partake the Lords Supper?
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"Baptized by the Holy Spirit, Yes. I believe the individual is saved immediately upon belief of the name of the Lord Jesus Christ for salvation, the Holy Spirit doing so, sealing us into the Body of His Church. Otherwise I don't see how it is possible we can commune with Him. Christian faith, ituttut "

I was talking about being baptized in water

jim
 
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PeterMeansRock

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POST DELETED ---- Baptist Only forum. Non-baptists may not post in areas marked as "Baptist Only" per board rules that every member agrees to abide by upon registration.

[ December 15, 2005, 08:02 AM: Message edited by: TomVols ]
 
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ituttut

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Originally posted by jim1203:
Originally posted by jim1203:
Must a person be baptized to partake the Lords Supper?
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"Baptized by the Holy Spirit, Yes. I believe the individual is saved immediately upon belief of the name of the Lord Jesus Christ for salvation, the Holy Spirit doing so, sealing us into the Body of His Church. Otherwise I don't see how it is possible we can commune with Him. Christian faith, ituttut "

I was talking about being baptized in water

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I know. Christian faith, ituttut
 
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DeadMan

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Originally posted by buckster75:
When should a person "not" partake?
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IMHO...
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  1. If you are not a believer in the Lord Jesus Christ.</font>
  2. If you're heart isn't right. Meaning: I won't partake if I am angry with someone. I want all issues resolved so as not to interfere with the benefits of partaking in the Lord's Supper. I am "unworthy" if I'm carrying around anger toward someone.</font>
So there have been times when I have not partaken when it was offered because I felt myself "unworthy".

http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20Corinthians%2011:27-32;&version=50;
 
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