PART FIVE.

THE SACRAMENT OF THE LORD'S SUPPER.

_What is the Lord's Supper?_

It is the true body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ, under bread and wine, instituted by Christ Himself for Christians to eat and to drink.

_Repeat the Words of Institution._

="Our Lord Jesus Christ, in the night in which He was betrayed, took bread, and when He had given thanks, He brake it and gave it to His disciples, saying, Take, eat; this is my body, which is given for you; this do in remembrance of me.=

="After the same manner, also, when He had supped, He took the cup, and when He had given thanks, He gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of it; this cup is the New Testament in my blood, which is shed for you, and for many, for the remission of sins; this do, as oft as ye drink it, in remembrance of me."=

_What benefit do we have from the Lord's Supper?_

It is shown by these words: "Given and shed for you, for the remission of sins;" namely, that in the sacrament forgiveness of sins, life, and salvation are given us through these words. For where there is forgiveness of sins, there is also life and salvation.

_How can bodily eating and drinking do such great things?_

It is not the eating and drinking, indeed, that does it, but the words which stand here: "Given and shed for you, for the remission of sins." These words, together with the bodily eating and drinking, are the chief thing in the sacrament; and He that believes these words, has what they say and mean, namely, the forgiveness of sins.

_Who, then, receive this sacrament worthily?_

Fasting and bodily preparation are indeed a good outward practise;

But he alone is truly worthy and well prepared, who believes these words: "Given and shed for you, for the remission of sins."

But he who believes not these words is unworthy and unprepared. The words, "=for you=" require truly believing hearts.

INTRODUCTION.

_1. What is God's will concerning man?_

God willeth that all men should be saved, and come to the knowledge of the truth. 1 Tim. 2:4.

_2. Where does God show us how we may be saved?_

In the holy Scriptures, also called the Bible.

_3. Who wrote the Bible?_

The holy prophets, evangelists, and apostles wrote the Bible.

_4. But how can their word be the Word of God?_

The Spirit of God revealed to them what to speak and write.

=2 Pet. 1:21. [R. V.] Men spoke from God, being moved by the Holy Ghost.=

=2 Tim. 3:16. All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness.=

_5. What must we do to experience personally that their word is the Word of God?_

We must obey the Word and receive it into our hearts.

=John 7:17. If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself.=

_6. Is the Bible then the only safe rule of our faith and duty?_

Yes; the Bible alone contains full information of the will of God concerning our salvation.

_7. How do we rightly use the Word of God?_

We must first look to God for the light of His Spirit, and then read with devotion and an earnest purpose to live according to the Word.

=1 Cor. 2:14. [R. V.] The natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him; and he cannot know them, because they are spiritually judged.=

_8. Who should read the Bible?_

It is the will of God that all should use His Word and love it as a dear gift.

_9. What is the substance of all the books of the Bible?_

The great truth that Jesus is the way to salvation for all who believe.

=John 20:31. But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name.=

_10. How is the Bible divided in regard to its teaching?_

It is divided into Law and Gospel.

_11. What is the Law?_

The Law is the divine Word which tells us what we must do.

_12. What is the Gospel?_

The Gospel is the glad tidings of the grace of God in Jesus Christ our Savior.