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The Assemblies Shorter Catechism Drawn out into Distinct Propositions

Question 96

On Westminster Shorter Catechism (1647) Q. 96

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What is the Lords Supper?

The Lords Supper is a Sacrament wherein by giving and receiving Bread and Wine, according to Christs appointment, his death is shewed forth, and the worthy Receivers are, not after a corporal, and carnal manner, but by faith, made partakers of his body, and blood, with all his benefits, to their spiritual nourishment, and growth in grace.

1. The Lords Supper is a Sacrament, wherein, by giving, and receiving bread and wine, according to Christs appointment, his death is shewed forth.a*

2. The worthy receivers of the Lords Supper, are not after a corporal, and carnal manner, but by faith, made partakers of Christs body, and blood, with all his benefits, to their spiritual nourishment, and growth in grace.b†

Notes

  1. *Luke 22.19. He took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them, saying, This is my body, which is given for you, this do in remembrance of me. 20. Likewise also the Cup after Supper, saying, this cup is the New Testament in my blood, which is shed for you.
  2. †1 Cor. 10.16. The cup of blessing, which we bless, is it not the communion of the blood of Christ? The bread, which we break is it not the communion of the body of Christ?

Proofs

Each links to the Scripture index: what else cites the passage.

  1. aLuke 22:19
  2. b1 Corinthians 10:16

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