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NASB | 1 Corinthians 11:28 But a man must examine himself, and in so doing he is to eat of the bread and drink of the cup. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Corinthians 11:28 But a person must [prayerfully] examine himself [and his relationship to Christ], and only when he has done so should he eat of the bread and drink of the cup. |
Bible Question: Could I have some input on receiving communion? A Non-Mainstream Protestant Church invites all visitors to freely partake in the breaking of bread. A Evangelical Baptist Church suggests that if you have not accepted Christ as your Lord, maybe you should think about waiting before you break bread with them. |
Bible Answer: In favor of Morant61 and Searcher56, refer to: Rom 15:4 For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope. History is written that we may learn and apply these things to our lives. sojourn: means "to dwell for a time" Exo 12:48 And when a stranger shall sojourn with thee, and will keep the passover to the LORD, let all his males be circumcised, and then let him come near and keep it; and he shall be as one that is born in the land: for no uncircumcised person shall eat thereof. Though the above Scripture deals with the passover and circumcision the premise is the same: If they have put away the things of the world they should be treated as one of you. Lev 19:33 And if a stranger sojourn with thee in your land, ye shall not vex him. Only the Father knows the intent of the heart so it would be wise not to spoil the prospect of having that one come to the Saving Grace of our Lord. The Holy Spirit may not be done with them and is in the process of conversion. It would be a terrific time to introduce that person to the Lord Jesus and possibly explain to them the extent of the actions they are participating in. In most services the Pastor explains exactly what communion is about but perhaps the visitor doesn't understand. As the eunuch reading the scroll of Isaiah and Philip had to explain it to him. Then he was converted. (Mat 22:39 KJV) And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. terrib |
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