Strict communion, or restricted communion, means that only baptized believers who are members of the church partake in the Lord's Supper.
The practice of strict communion is rooted in the New Testament, where we see in Acts 2:41-42 that those who received the word were baptized and added to the church, and then they continued steadfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, including the breaking of bread. The Lord's Supper is a sacred ordinance meant for those who are baptized believers and members of the church, emphasizing the communal aspect of worship and the shared faith among believers. In 1 Corinthians 11, the apostle Paul reinforces the necessity of order and discipline in participating in the Lord's Supper, indicating that it is a privilege reserved for those who are in fellowship with the church.
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