The Lord's Supper: Eternal Word in Broken Bread

by Robert W A

Overview

A call to a renewed hunger and thirst for the Lord's Supper, this book unfolds a historic Reformed understanding in contrast to other views. Building on careful biblical analysis, Robert Letham explains why we have the Supper, how we partake of Christ in it, who should take communion, and related matters.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780875522029
Publisher:	Presbyterian and Reformed Publishing
Publication date:	06/29/2001
Pages:	84
Product dimensions:	5.20(w) x 8.30(h) x 0.30(d)

About the Author

Robert Letham (MAR, ThM, Westminster Theological Seminary; PhD, Aberdeen University) is professor of systematic and historical theology at Union School of Theology in Bridgend, Wales, and the author of a number of books, including The Holy Trinity, The Lord's Supper, and Union with Christ.

Table of Contents

	Introduction	1
1	Biblical Foundations of the Lord's Supper	3
	The Lord's Supper and Passover
	New Testament Terminology
	What Happens in the Eucharist
	Jesus as the Bread of Life
	Other References or Allusions to the Lord's Supper
2	The Lord's Supper in Church History	19
	Physical Presence: Transubstantiation
	Physical Presence: Consubstantiation
	Real Absence: Memorialism
	Real Spiritual Presence: Communion
3	The Lord's Supper in Reformed Theology	31
	John Calvin
	The Westminster Standards
4	The Lord's Supper in Practice	49
	Elements of the Lord's Supper
	Paedo-Communion?
	Frequency of the Lord's Supper
	Epilogue: The Lord's Supper and the Future	61
	Notes	65
	Index of Scripture	73

Editorial Reviews

In their legitimate interest in preaching and the Word, American Presbyterians have never been known for having a well-developed sacramental theology or for giving the sacraments a central place in worship. Robert Letham begins to reformed this fault in this very effective introduction to the sacrament of the Lord?s Supper. Accessible for laymen and laywomen, it should also be read by pastors and elders.

D.G. Hart

Clearly written, this little book should encourage and challenge its readers—church officers, lay persons, study and discussion groups—to a better understanding of, and, much needed today, a higher regard for the blessings spread before the church at the table of the Lord.

RICHARD B. GAFFIN JR.