by E.O. | Mar 14, 2025 | Communion, Hypocrisy
A “hypocrite” is someone who pretends to be something he is not. The Greek derivation of the word confirms this idea: one who is on the stage, an actor. A current rough equivalent is “poser”. We frown on hypocrisy because it is a kind of dishonesty. When you...
by E.O. | Jul 24, 2023 | Baptism, Church, Communion, Presbyterian
(with focus on the PCA) A True Christian Church What is a genuine Christian church? The Westminster Confession of Faith says, “…Particular churches…are more or less pure, according as the doctrine of the gospel is taught and embraced, ordinances administered, and...
by E.O. | Jun 3, 2018 | Communion, Liturgy
Minister: The Lord Jesus on the night when he was betrayed took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, “This is my body which is for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” ₁ Congregation: We ask, Lord, that by your grace, our lives will be framed by...
by E.O. | Jan 24, 2018 | Communion
Communion Managing the Meal Part 8 of 8 Communion is typically served within the context of other church services. One of the objectives of doing this is to promote member participation. Still, there is little asked of the participants, other than showing up at church...
by E.O. | Jan 20, 2018 | Communion
Communion Meaning of “sacramental” Part 7 of 8-part series The Christian Church considers Communion to be a sacrament. “Sacrament” literally means “a thing set apart as sacred”. In Church practice the term has come to mean a religious ceremony instituted or endorsed...
by E.O. | Jan 13, 2018 | Communion
Communion Fences Part 6 of 8-part series Most churches practice “fencing” in one form or another. To “fence” Communion is to strive to keep individuals who should not take part in Communion from taking part. The motivation for this action is taken from the book of 1...
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