Theologies - Clover

Insight :
(2) It is a pledge of the new covenant.
(a) 1 Corinthians 11:25
"This cup is the new covenant in my blood ..."
(b) Luke 22:20
"In the same way, after the supper He took the cup,
saying, 'This cup is the new covenant in my
blood, which is poured out for you.'"
(c) Matthew 26:28
"This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured
out for many for the forgiveness of sins."
(cf. Heb. 10:16-18)
(3) It proclaims the death of Christ.
(a) 1 Corinthians 11:26
"For whenever you eat this bread and
drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes."
(b) The observance (like baptism) is a public (or private)
proclamation of our faith in the accomplishments
of the death of Christ on the cross.
(4) It prophesies the return of Christ.
(a) 1 Corinthians 11:26
"...you proclaim the Lord's death until He comes."
(b) Matthew 26:29
"I tell you, I will not drink of this fruit of the vine from
now on until that day when I drink it anew
with you in my Father’s kingdom."
For "Four Views on the Lord's Supper", see Chart on pages 338, 340.
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