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Originally Posted by AV1611  The greatest help for my lack of assurance has been to celebrate the Lord's Supper weekly.
"Am I truly saved? Did Christ die for me?"
"THE Body of our Lord Jesus Christ, which was given for thee, preserve thy body and soul unto everlasting life. Take and eat this in remembrance that Christ died for thee, and feed on him in thy heart by faith with thanksgiving."
"THE Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ, which was shed for thee, preserve thy body and soul unto everlasting life. Drink this in remembrance that Christ's Blood was shed for thee, and be thankful." | I can see how that follows. While I personally have not suffered from a lack of assurance for four years, nevertheless, I believe many in Presbyterian circles who lack assurance are not helped by infrequent communion, as the Lord's Supper has been given to us to strengthen our faith.
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Daniel Ritchie
Saintfield, Northern Ireland - Queen's University, Belfast:History/Politics
Member of Dromara Reformed Presbyterian Church of Ireland (Covenanter)
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