Catechism
(Easter V 2025)
Question. Was this Supper ordained of Christ to be offered as a sacrifice to God the Father, for remission of sins?
Answer. No : For when Christ died upon the Cross, he once fully made that only everlasting Sacrifice for our salvation for ever ; and hath left nothing for us to do, but thankfully to take the use and benefit of that eternal Sacrifice, which we chiefly do in the Lord’s Supper.
Scripture References: Heb. 7:26, 9:11, 10:9-10, 14:18; Luke 22:19; 1 Cor. 11:24-26; Heb. 23:15-16
Question: What is our duty to do, that we may come rightly to the Lord’s Supper?Sch. To examine our selves, whether we be the true members of Christ.
Scripture References: 1 Cor. 11:28-29
Question: By what tokens shall we know this?
Answer. First, if we heartily repent us of our sins. Next, if we stay our selves and rest in a sure hope of God’s mercy through Christ, with a thankful remembrance of our Redemption purchased by his death. Moreover, if we conceive an earnest mind, and determinate purpose to lead our life godly hereafter. Finally, seeing in the Lord’s Supper is contained a token of friendship and love among men, if we bear brotherly love to our neighbours, that is to all men, without any evil or hatred.
Scripture References: Jeremiah 24:7 and 29:12-13; Joel 2:12-13; Luke 22:19; 1 Cor. 11:24-26; Roman. 5:5, 8-9 and 8:4-5; 1 Tim. 2:14-16; 1 Pet. 1:13-14, 21-22 and 4:1-2.