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How do we know the Lord's Table is not a sacrament?

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The Lord's Table is not a sacrament because it does not confer grace or salvation, but rather serves as a means of remembrance and communion.

The distinction between the Lord's Table and a sacrament is foundational in Reformed theology. Unlike the Roman Catholic view, which identifies the Eucharist as a saving ordinance, the Reformed perspective firmly asserts that the Table does not possess inherent saving power. Instead, it is a means of grace—a celebration of Christ's atoning work and a reminder of our communion with Him and with one another. This communion symbolizes our faith in the salvation already accomplished through Christ's blood and emphasizes the believer's participation in the redemptive narrative rather than a ritualistic act contributing to salvation.
Scripture References: 1 Corinthians 10:16-17, Luke 22:19-20

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The Lord's Table
Henry Mahan · Oct 22, 2003
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