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Why is faith necessary when partaking in the Lord's Supper?

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Faith is necessary because the Lord's Supper is a means of grace that benefits those who approach it with a true and thankful heart.

The sacrament of the Lord's Supper is designed to be a means of grace, but it requires faith for its benefits to be realized. Ryle emphasizes that those who come to the table without faith have no right to expect any blessing from the ordinance. Instead, the act of partaking in the bread and wine, which symbolize Christ's body and blood, should be approached by believers with faith in Christ, as stated in the Church Catechism, which articulates that it was ordained for the continual remembrance of Christ’s sacrifice. This faith ensures that the reception of the sacrament nourishes and strengthens a believer's relationship with God, whereas a lack of faith leads to an empty observance devoid of spiritual nourishment. Therefore, the act must be coupled with a thankful remembrance of Christ’s death to effect spiritual benefit.
Scripture References: Luke 22:19, Church Catechism

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