A holy meal: the Lord's Supper in the life of the church
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.
Grand Rapids, Mich
Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.
Baker Academic
GENERAL NOTES
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Includes bibliographical references and index
NOTES PERTAINING TO TITLE AND STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY
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Gordon T. Smith
CONTENTS NOTE
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Eating and the reign of God -- The sacramental principle -- Remembrance : the Lord's Supper as a memorial -- Communion : the Lord's Supper as fellowship with Christ and with one another -- Forgiveness : the Lord's Supper as a table of mercy -- Covenant : the Lord's Supper as a renewal of baptismal vows -- Nourishment : the Lord's Supper as bread from heaven -- Anticipation : the Lord's Supper as a declaration of hope -- Eucharist : the Lord's Supper as a joyous thanksgiving celebration -- The presence of Christ and the ministry of the Spirit