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How do we know the Lord's Supper is not a means of grace?

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The Lord's Supper is not a means of grace because it has no saving power; it's an ordinance for believers to remember Christ's sacrifice.

The assertion that the Lord's Supper is not a means of grace stems from the understanding that these ordinances do not confer salvation. As highlighted in the sermon, the example of the thief on the cross illustrates that faith in Christ alone, not participation in the ordinances, is what brings salvation. The ordinances serve as acts of obedience commanded by Christ but do not possess inherent saving power. This understanding aligns with the Reformed perspective, which emphasizes that salvation is through faith alone and that grace cannot be earned or facilitated by rituals. Thus, while the Lord's Supper is a command to remember Christ, it is not a conduit of grace but rather an expression of faith in what Christ has already accomplished.
Scripture References: Luke 22:19-20, Ephesians 2:8-9

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