--I Cor. 10:16. The cup of blessing which we bless, is
it not the communion of the blood of Christ? The bread which we break,
is it not the communion of the body of Christ?
READING.--The Institution of the Lord's Supper, Matt. 26:17-30.
II. _What benefits are derived from such eating and drinking?_
They are pointed out in these words: "given and shed for you, for the
remission of sins"; namely, through these words, the remission of sins,
life and salvation are granted unto us in the sacrament. For where there
is remission of sins, there are also life and salvation.
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THE BENEFITS DERIVED FROM THE LORD'S SUPPER.
The benefits offered in this sacrament and bestowed upon all who receive
it In faith ARE POINTED OUT IN THESE WORDS of the institution: "GIVEN
AND SHED FOR YOU, FOR THE REMISSION OF SINS." Accordingly, the benefits
are: "REMISSION OF SINS, LIFE AND SALVATION." For while only the
remission (forgiveness) of sins is mentioned in the institution, yet
WHERE THERE IS REMISSION OF SINS, THERE ARE ALSO LIFE AND SALVATION.
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