Term

Lord's Supper

One of two ordinances commanded by Jesus, observed repeatedly by the church as a sign of continuing fellowship with Christ.

Filed underEcclesiology

Definition

One of the two ordinances that Jesus commanded his church to observe. This is an ordinance to be observed repeatedly throughout our Christian lives as a sign of continuing in fellowship with Christ.

Connections

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Synonym of: CommunionTerm
Includes: not discerning the bodyTerm
Related to: spiritual presenceTerm

Sources

1.Wayne A. Grudem Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine. 2nd ed.. (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Academic, 2020). 50Original citation: Grudem, Wayne A. Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine. 2nd ed. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Academic, 2020, 50.

Last revised August 14, 2026