Individual and common cup at same altar:
As a long time WELS member, I am deeply troubled over the common and individual cup being served at the same Altar at the same time. As stated in Romans 14:23: "But the man who ha...
Last Modified: 10/27/2005 16:44:48 |
T. D. Jakes book:
I was somewhat shocked at your response to a question posed by an individual asking about a non-Christian workplace they were in. You suggested they read a book by T. D. Jakes. ...
Last Modified: 10/19/2005 16:48:46 |
Binding the will of other Christians?:
In a previous Q&A it is stated: "There is nothing to hinder the penitent sinner who is able to examine himself (1 Corinthians 11:27-29) from receiving the Lord's Supper whenever...
Last Modified: 10/10/2005 14:11:33 |
Marriage:
Why isn't marriage considered a sacrament? As it is with Baptism and Communion? I was reading a previous WELS question on family( 9-23-06 ), and in your response you quoted a passa...
Last Modified: 09/26/2005 09:50:16 |
Use of wine in Communion:
What is the position concerning the use of wine in the Sacrament? How is communion handled in prisions? I am attewnding a law seminar on religion and the constitution at the Un...
Last Modified: 09/21/2005 06:26:01 |
Wheatless Communion Wafers:
I have a disease called "Celiac Sprue" that does not allow me to eat anything containing wheat, barley, rye, or oats. I went from 165 lbs down to 119 lbs in 3 years before the doct...
Last Modified: 09/16/2005 07:16:36 |
Common & Individual at same time:
As a WELS member, I am deeply troubled by recent changes in the way Communion is distributed. We originally only offered the common cup, then (for about 20 years) alternating betw...
Last Modified: 09/16/2005 07:12:40 |
Registration for Communion:
I had heard from an older gentleman, about in his late 80's, that way back, the Wisconsin synod used registration for communion, with, on Sunday, roll-call type of Communion, where...
Last Modified: 09/14/2005 12:07:35 |
Frequent or often use?:
Has not our Lord Jesus lovingly encouraged us to find solace and consolation "often" in his Supper? Without attempting to force some statistical understanding upon the term, could ...
Last Modified: 09/13/2005 06:54:20 |
Frequency of the Sacrament:
The church I attend is currently discussing and debating "every-Sunday Communion." I've listened to both sides but am still stuck on one thing. What logical reason can there be f...
Last Modified: 09/12/2005 11:02:49 |
Kneeling for Holy Communion:
The WELS church that I attend used to kneel at the altar for the Lord’s Supper. A while ago, the switch was made to stand in front of the first pew. This was done in order to acc...
Last Modified: 08/29/2005 16:01:38 |
Arguing Over Common vs Individual cup:
I am a WELS member that has doubts as to whether it is right to serve both the common cup and individual cup at the same altar at one time. Because of these doubts, I believe it i...
Last Modified: 08/12/2005 15:26:16 |
Every Sunday Communion:
Hi I was thinking how my pastors always tell me the importance of the Lord's Supper and how it gives us the forgiveness of sins. If this meal is so important, how come every church...
Last Modified: 07/17/2005 13:48:01 |
New Wine:
2 Questions... Why do some religions use wine for communion and others use juice. I have heard that they feel the term "new wine" means without alcohol? Has the issue of ser...
Last Modified: 07/12/2005 07:20:20 |
When to offer Communion?:
The Lutheran confessions state that the Lord's Supper is to be offered every Sunday or on festivals when communicants are present. Suppose there is a congregation which celebrat...
Last Modified: 07/08/2005 14:15:42 |
communion:
What is correct about bringing little children or babies up to the communion table?
Last Modified: 06/23/2005 07:16:22 |
condemnation/judgment given in Communion?:
Several months ago my Wife and I left the Methodist church and have been without a church home. Even while in the United Methodist church, I had become interested in Lutheran the...
Last Modified: 06/21/2005 10:51:19 |
Can You Bring Your Own Bread to Holy Communion?:
There is a lady in my local LCMS parish that always comes to the altar with her "own bread" during Holy Communion. Is this a proper thing to do? Is her "bread" consecrated at the...
Last Modified: 06/16/2005 09:00:18 |
Confession as a Sacrament and Means of Grace:
Greetings, I have a question regarding a Q&A recently posted: Q: Could you provide a good, Lutheran definition of a sacrament? What is the Scriptural basis for such a definitio...
Last Modified: 06/10/2005 12:28:19 |
forgiveness by the means of grace:
Do you think it is adequate to say that in the Sacraments the persons are just assured of being forgiven. Or that the forgiveness is happening right in the sacraments. Is a pers...
Last Modified: 05/17/2005 13:53:56 |