Outlines of Theology, Ed. by W.H. Goold - Tapa blanda

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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated.1879 Excerpt: ... CHAPTER XLIII. THE LORD'S SUPPER. 1. In what passages of the New Testament is the institution of the Lord's Supper recorded? Matt. xxvi. 26-28; Mark xiv. 22-24; Luke xxii. 17-20; 1 Cor. x. 16, 17; and xi. 23-30. 2. Prove that its observance is a perpetual obligation. 1st. From the words of institution, "Do this in remembrance of me," and again "this do as oft as ye drink it in remembrance of me." 2d. Paul's word.--1 Cor. xi. 26. "For as often as ye eat this bread and drink this cup ye do show the Lord's death til l he come." 3d. The apostolic example (Acts ii. 42 and 46; xx. 7, etc). 4th. The frequent reference to it as of perpetual obligation in the apostolical writings (1 Cor. x. 16-21, etc). 5th. The practice of the entire Christian church in all its branches from the first. 3. What are the various phrases used in Scripture to designate the Lord's Supper, and their import? 1st. "Lord's Supper."--1 Cor. xi. 20. The Greek word Setitvov, translated supper, designated the dinner, or principal meal of the Jews, taken towards or in the evening. Hence this sacrament received this name because it was instituted at that meal. It was called the "Lord's," because it was instituted by him, to commemorate his death, and signify and seal his grace. 2d. "Cup of blessing."--1 Cor. x. 16. The cup was blessed by Christ, and the blessing of God is now invoked upon it by the officiating minister.--Matt. xxvi. 26, 27. 3d. "Lord's Table."--1 Cor. x. 21. Table here stands by a usual figure for the provisions spread upon it. It is the table at which the Lord invites his guests, and at which he presides. 4th. "Communion."--1 Cor. x. 16. In partaking of this sacrament, the fellowship of the believer with Christ is established and exercised in a mutual giving and receiving, and co...