The Lord’s Supper: A Declaration of Unity

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The Lord’s Supper: A Declaration of Unity The Lord’s Supper is a declaration of unity with all who partake worthily in the body of Christ. It inspires us to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. The Lord’s Supper: A Declaration of Unity 1 Corinthians 10:16-21

The Lord’s Supper: A Declaration of Unity Disciples “come together” to partake (1 Corinthians 11:17-18; Acts 20:7) The Lord’s Supper reminds us that there is one body The Lord established one church, one body (Matthew 16:18; Ephesians 4:4; 5:23; Col. 1:18) The saved have all been baptized into one body (1 Corinthians 12:13) The death of Christ united Jews and Gentiles in one body (Ephesians 2:14-17; Galatians 3:28)

The Lord’s Supper: A Declaration of Unity The Lord’s Supper should motivate us to strive to keep unity! Fulfilling Jesus’ prayer (John 17:20-21) Speaking the same things (1 Corinthians 1:10) Standing together as we strive for the faith of the gospel (Philippians 1:27) Maintaining attitudes and dispositions that promote unity (i.e. lowliness, gentleness, longsuffering, and love) (Ephesians 4:1-3)