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03-08-2004, 05:08 PM
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I am curious how the paedobaptists (presbyterians)' philosophy is regarding who is allowed to partake of the Lord's Supper. Is it an open communion, close communion, closed communion? Thanks,
Bobby
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03-08-2004, 05:28 PM
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Bobby, this issue has been discussed in the "Paedocommunionist denomination?" thread below. I've actually just recently started to try and get some conversation on that going again.
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03-09-2004, 08:39 PM
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I read the thread, but was hoping for specific examples from peoples' experience. How can the elders employ the Table as a way of discipling the people if they allow nonmembers to participate?
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03-10-2004, 12:43 PM
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In the PCA, communion is restricted to baptized communing members in good standing (not under discipline) of a Christian Church and of course with the added admonition of 1 Cor 11:28ff.
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03-20-2004, 11:49 AM
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A friend of mine just attended a PCA church here in Maryland, and they observed the Lord's Supper. He is not a member of that church.
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03-20-2004, 11:54 AM
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[quote:a9eea24ba5][i:a9eea24ba5]Originally posted by Preach[/i:a9eea24ba5]
A friend of mine just attended a PCA church here in Maryland, and they observed the Lord's Supper. He is not a member of that church. [/quote:a9eea24ba5]
That's okay. As long as he is a baptized communing member of a Christian Church.
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03-20-2004, 01:05 PM
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[quote:aef966acbd][i:aef966acbd]Originally posted by wsw201[/i:aef966acbd]
[quote:aef966acbd][i:aef966acbd]Originally posted by Preach[/i:aef966acbd]
A friend of mine just attended a PCA church here in Maryland, and they observed the Lord's Supper. He is not a member of that church. [/quote:aef966acbd]
That's okay. As long as he is a baptized communing member of a Christian Church. [/quote:aef966acbd]
Same in the OPC.
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