Luther's Small Catechism Explained in Questions and AnswersSverdrup, Harald Ulrik
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Luther's Small Catechism Explained in Questions and Answers
Sverdrup, Harald Ulrik
Luther, Martin, 1483-1546. Kleine Katechismus; Lutheran Church -- Catechisms
They who do not feel nor repent their sins, and who do not from their
heart believe in Jesus.
=1 Cor. 11:29. He that eateth and drinketh unworthily, eateth and
drinketh judgment to himself, not discerning the Lord's body.=
_378. Why do such unconverted persons partake of the Lord's
Supper?_
They do so either from custom or habit, or because they are ashamed to
neglect the Lord's Supper, or again because they mean to please God by
this outward obedience.
_379. Should such persons be admitted to the Lord's Supper?_
No.
=Matt 7:6. Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither
cast ye your pearls before swine.=
_380. What must we do in order that we may not partake of the
Lord's Supper unworthily?_
We must prayerfully search our own hearts as in the presence of God,
whether we repent our sins and believe in Jesus Christ, and whether we
have an honest purpose to abstain from even our bosom sins.
=1 Cor. 11:28.=
_381. How often should we partake of the Lord's Supper?_
Christ has not told us how often we should partake, but He has said,
"This do, as often as ye drink it, in remembrance of me".
_382. What should move us to partake of the Lord's Supper often?_
First of all, the command and promise of our Lord and Savior; then,
our own great need, which is the reason for our Father's tender
invitation and promise of grace.
_383. What are the common causes for the neglect of the Lord's
Supper?_
Spiritual dullness and indifference, a worldly mind, pride, and
disregard for God's grace and ordinance.
_384. Should the feeling of our own unworthiness keep us away
from the Lord's Supper?_
No; the more we feel our own unworthiness, and the more we sincerely
long for God's forgiveness, the more worthy are we to receive His grace.
=Matt. 5:3. Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the
kingdom of heaven.=
=1 Pet. 5:5. God giveth grace to the humble.=
_385. What must we do when we receive the Lord's Supper?_
We must remember our Savior and His death.
=Luke 22:19. This do in remembrance of me.=
_386. How should we remember Christ's death?_
We should earnestly fix our mind upon the suffering and death of
Christ, so that we may be strengthened in faith and in love to Him,
who loved us unto death.
=1 Cor. 11:26. As often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup,
ye do show the Lord's death till He come.=
_387. What should be our conduct when we have received the Lord's
Supper?_
We should quietly think of the great love which God has shown us, and
heartily thank Him for it; not only for a few days, but always, keep
near to Jesus, show His death in word and act, and in a sanctified life
prove that the body and blood of Christ have power to cleanse from sin.
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