What is Christ’s desire and intention with the Lord’s Supper? This article discusses different aspects of the Lord’s Supper.

Martin Luther is known for leading the reformation. But what was Luther’s theology? This article explains his teaching on the church and sacraments – baptism and 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…

In public profession of faith the professor requests admission to the Lord’s Supper. This article looks at the relationship between profession of faith and the Holy Supper. 

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.

What should preparation for the Lord’s Supper look like? Learning from others how they prepare for communion can be of help. This article describes how the Scottish Reformed prepare, from Thursday to Tuesday of the preparation days, emphasising the need for humiliation, examination, preparation, commemoration, thanksgiving, and revival.

How should you prepare for the Lord’s Supper? This article point to the necessity of preparing for communion, how self-examination should be carried out, the purpose of communion, and practical ways to prepare yourself.

What is the meaning of the Holy Supper? From the Belgic Confession, Article 35, this article explains the relationship of the Lord’s Supper and Passover. It looks at the nature of the Lord’s Supper, its institution, the message of it, and the role and place of self-examination.

What are sacraments? Sacraments are signs and seals. From the Belgic Confession, Article 33, this article explains how this is so by looking at the relationship between Word and sacraments, and how baptism and the Lord’s Supper are signs and seals.

It is expected of every believer who participates in the Lord’s Supper to benefit from it. This benefit is communal, and it comes through understanding the meaning of the Lord’s Supper.

What is the difference between the Roman Catholic way of celebrating the Lord’s Supper and the Reformed way? Looking at Lord’s Day 30, this article shows that the concept of the Eucharist from the Roman Catholic perspective is based on the continual sacrifice of Christ. Therefore, the Reformed believer cannot participate in the Roman Catholic celebration of the Eucharist.

Within the Reformed tradition home visitation has served as a means to carry out the task of the office bearers. This article explains the history of this tradition, and then looks at the relationship of house visitation and the Lord’s Supper. Can it be a means of fencing the table?

This article focuses on the signs that God has given to demonstrate and confirm his covenant love: the Sabbath, circumcision and baptism as signs of admission, and the Passover meal, and the Lord’s Supper. The article also discusses how baptism has replaced circumcision, and the Lord’s Supper has replaced Passover (among the other OT feasts).

Can you partake of the Lord’s Supper? This article looks at self-examination and partaking at the Lord’s Supper. It shows that both the Lord’s Supper and self-examination are rooted in the gospel.

The Lord’s Supper is a sacrament that focuses the believer’s attention on the promise of the gospel. This article explains the message of the Lord’s Supper and how it fulfils the Old Testament. It discusses those allowed to partake of the Supper and whether children can eat it (paedocommunion). It evaluates various views on the presence of Christ in the Lord’s Supper.

This article looks at the reasons the Passover Feast was celebrated with unleavened bread. It draws implications for the church in its celebration of the Lord’s Supper, and considers whether it is proper to use bread or matzos.

The Lord’s Supper is a feast of thanksgiving and communion with God.

Should we allow and encourage people with an intellectual disability to celebrate the Lord’s Supper? 

The Lord’s Supper must be kept holy. This can be accomplished through fencing the table. This fencing is done through self-examination and through the work of the elders. The argument for having a fenced table is rooted in 1 Corinthians 11:27-32.