[quote:eccbc7cdf4][i:eccbc7cdf4]Originally posted by tcalbrecht[/i:eccbc7cdf4]
[quote:eccbc7cdf4][i:eccbc7cdf4]Originally posted by alwaysreforming[/i:eccbc7cdf4]
I say me that they SHOULD be admitted to the Lord's table. As long as they make a credible profession of faith in Christ Jesus then the Church should not deny them the sacrament. As important as I think church membership is, its not the defining element (no pun intended) of a Christian and therefore shouldn't keep one from acting in obedience to, and receiving the blessings of, the Lord's Supper. [/quote:eccbc7cdf4]

Since the Lord's Table is a sacrament of the church, it should be only open to church members in good standing. It represents the fellowship of Christ and His people.

Anyone willing to make a public profession should be willing to join with the visible church to be under her teaching, oversight, and discipline.

There are no lone ranger Christians. A members-optional sacrament supports the lone ranger mentality. [/quote:eccbc7cdf4]

I assume you would give an exception for those seeking membership in that church? What about those looking for a church?

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Grace and Peace in Christ,

Brett Rader
Member
Redeemer Presbyterian(PCA)
Austin, TX