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Originally Posted by Semper Fidelis It just so happens that I'm teaching on Acts 8 this weekend and it appears to me that Simon (the Soceror) ... |  We must have been posting around the same time, because he's who I brought up in the other thread (and the older thread to which I alluded in that thread) Quote: |
Are you talking about an adult that cannot discern the Body and Blood of the Lord? Sure there are adults that would be unable to participate. The requirement is discernment. In cases of diminished capacity or immaturity it might be appropriate to withold the Supper. Again, the Elder should be judging whether or not a member discerns the Body and Blood of Christ.
| I agree, but I'm just asking for some Biblical references that may help this along. For example, is it just deductive from the idea that the Elders are our undershepherds/overseers, etc.? | I think 1 Cor 11:29-30 is also a good proof text for why we examine a child or new converts understanding of the Lord's Supper. We want to do everything we can to keep someone from harming themselves by taking it in an unworthy manner.
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Jamie
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Fayetteville, NC
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