God And His Word - A Question And Answer Approach To Understanding The Bible

kept frequently, but we should not allow it to become a mechanical ritual. 8. WHAT HAPPENS TO A PERSON WHEN HE PARTAKES OF COMMUNION? Jesus clearly teaches in John 6:52-63 that we must eat His flesh and drink His blood. Verses 62 and 63 show that it is not a material feeding on His Body and Blood, but rather a spiritual participation. Jesus and Paul gave no great explanation of any chemical changes, etc. Jesus simply said, "This is my body" and "This is my blood." As we seek the Lord in faith during Communion, God's Spirit imparts spiritual revelation and life in a way that defies interpretation. 9. CAN ANYONE PARTAKE WITH THE CHURCH OF THE COMMUNION? No. The Communion is definitely NOT for sinners. Only those Christians who are in covenant relationship with God should partake. Every participating Christian should search his own heart to be sure that he does not have ought against anyone or is not in rebellion against Christ. 1 Corinthians 11:28. 10. WHAT ARE THE CONSEQUENCES OF PARTICIPATING IN COMMUNION? For the unworthy: "Guilty of the body and blood of the Lord" - 1 Corinthians 11:27. "eateth and drinketh damnation to himself' - 1 Corinthians 11:29.

"For this cause many are weak and sickly among you, and many sleep (are dead)" - 1 Corinthians 11:30. "Ye have no life in you" - John 6:53. 215