Practice

Communion

The Lord's Supper: bread and cup, remembrance and presence.

Instituted by Jesus on the night he was betrayed, communion remembers his death, nourishes faith and anticipates his return.

Understandings of Christ's presence in the meal differ across traditions, from real bodily presence to spiritual presence to memorial.

Key verses

This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.
Luke 22:19

Where this came from

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[1]Blue Letter Bible — concordance and cross-reference tools
Every verse chain on a topic page was checked in context here.
[2]Bible Project — theological theme studies
Biblical-theology framing for themes such as covenant, image of God, exile and sabbath.
[3]Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church (OUP)
Definitions of technical terms used on these pages.