Sacrament of Holy Communion - Who may Commune/Serve (05):
As a fellow Christian in the WELS, I have a hard time accepting our use of "in, with, and under" the bread and wine in Holy Communion. These words are not in the Bible, but they re...
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Sacrament of Holy Communion - Who may Commune/Serve (06):
On Holy Communion Sundays, our church bulletin states that only those that belong to my church and of sister WELS congregations may receive the Lord's Supper. I am WELS, but my fat...
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Sacrament of Holy Communion - Who may Commune/Serve (06):
One of my friends (LCMS) recently wrote this on his website: "In other news, a 6-year-old at my church recited the Creed from memory for himself and was baptized. He was then prom...
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Sacrament of Holy Communion - Who may Commune/Serve (06):
At a recent WELS service I attended, a first year seminary student spoke the words of institution before Communion. I thought only an ordained pastor could do that. What are the ru...
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Sacrament of Holy Communion - Who may Commune/Serve (06):
I came across this Q & A concerning "close[d] communion" at the LCMS website under the section "Newest FAQs" and was interested in your comments:
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Sacrament of Holy Communion - Who may Commune/Serve (06):
The NIV and KJV of 1 Cor 11:29 seem a little different. KJV states "he that eateth and drinketh unworthily" whereas the NIV states "eats and drink without recognizing". The NIV see...
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Sacrament of Holy Communion - Who may Commune/Serve (06):
Very simply, without much commentary, could you please give me the Biblical references for "close" or "closed" communion?
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Sacrament of Holy Communion - Who may Commune/Serve (06):
I've read the questions and answers in your archive, yet one question remains: If a believer finds himself / herself in agreement with the teachings of the WELS (or, more accuratel...
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