Saturday 2 July 2011

Calvin contra today's Evangelicals

“The Eucharist is the communion of the body and blood of the Lord.” Consequently, the people must learn “the necessity of their frequent participation in the flesh and blood of the Lord as well as to its great benefits, which are received from this participation and mastication.
From: Calvin's Ecclesiastical Advice, 165



For there is not the least doubt that the Sacred Supper was in that era set before the believers every time they met together....”
From: Calvin's Institutes, 4.17.46. 



“The Lord’s Table should [be] spread at least once a week for the assembly of Christians, and the promises declared in it should feed us spiritually.... All, like hungry men, should flock to such a bounteous repast.” 


From: Calvin's Institutes, 4.17.46.
So who's up for weekly communion then?

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