Should children participate in the Holy Communion? Based on 1 Corinthians 10:16-17 and 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 this article looks at the question of paedocommunion (children at the Lord’s Supper).

The Lord’s Supper is a sign and a seal. How do we know this? Based on Article 35 of the Belgic Confession this article explains the how Holy Communion is both a sign and seal. It discusses the presence of Christ in the Lord’s Supper, then it gives some guidelines as to the when, who, what, and how of the Lord’s Supper. Read on…

Can children participate in the Lord’s Supper? What about someone visiting your church, is the table open for visitors? Fencing the Lord’s Table battles with these questions and more. It seek to show what the bible says about the Holy Communion celebration. Read it and judge…

Why was the Lord’s Supper instituted and who may participate? This article gives pastoral guidance for the purpose of self-examination by looking at the purpose of Holy Communion, those invited to partake of the Holy Supper, and those who may not partake. 

What are the benefits of the Lord’s Supper? The Lord’s Supper is the communion of the body and blood of our Saviour. It serves to show us his love in dying. It seals to us the blessings of the covenant of grace. The Holy Communion expresses both the inward and outward unity of the people of God.

How should you prepare for the Lord’s Supper? Lord’s Day 30 of the Heidelberg Catechism points to three areas of self-examination in preparation for the Holy Communion.

Profession of faith opens the door to participation in the Lord’s Supper. Yet the call is that one who is eligible to participate must do so in a worthy manner. That calls for self-examination. This article explains that those partaking in Holy Communion should examine themselves in three areas: misery, deliverance and gratitude.

The Lord's Supper should be celebrated with joy, since in it we experience the presence of Christ, a reminder of the coming feast of the Lamb, and the fellowship of believers. It must be a festive meal, and should have a special place in the liturgy. This article also looks at the celebration of the Holy Communion in the early church and at the time of the Reformation.

About the Lord' Supper as feast. The relation of the Passover and the Lord's Supper is discussed, as well as the holy Communion as feast of remembrance, proclamation of the death of Christ, and thanksgiving. After this, attention is given to the communion with one another as believers.