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Understanding Four Views on the Lord's Supper (Counterpoints: Church Life),New
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The Lord's Supper has been the central and characteristic action of the church at worship. But there are still many ways of understanding it and many questions surrounding this meal...Who should participate in the Lords Supper? How frequently should we observe it? What does this meal mean? What happens when we eat the bread and drink from the cup? What do Christians disagree about and what do they hold in common?These and other questions are explored in this volume of the fairminded, informative Counterpoints series. Contributors make a case for one of the following views: Baptist view (memorialism) Reformed view (spiritual presence) Lutheran view (consubstantiation) Roman Catholic view (transubstantiation)All contributors use Scripture to present their views, and each responds to the others' essays. Included are resources for understanding the topic further, such as: A listing of statements on the Lord's Supper from creeds and confessions Quotations from noted Christians A resource listing of books on the Lord's Supper Discussion questions for each chapter to facilitate small group and classroom useThe Counterpoints series presents a comparison and critique of scholarly views on topics important to Christians that are both fairminded and respectful of the biblical text. Each volume is a onestop reference that allows readers to evaluate the different positions on a specific issue and form their own, educated opinion.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Understanding Four Views on the Lord's Supper'? A: The book explores various interpretations of the Lord's Supper, addressing key questions such as who should participate, the frequency of observance, and the meaning of the meal.
- Q: Who are the contributors to this book? A: Contributors include scholars representing the Baptist, Reformed, Lutheran, and Roman Catholic views, each presenting their interpretation based on Scripture.
- Q: How is the book structured for discussion? A: Each chapter includes discussion questions designed to facilitate small group and classroom use, encouraging readers to engage with the material critically.
- Q: What resources does this book provide for additional understanding? A: The book includes a listing of statements on the Lord's Supper from creeds, quotations from noted Christians, and a resource list of further reading on the subject.
- Q: Is this book suitable for both scholars and laypeople? A: Yes, the Counterpoints series is designed to be accessible to both scholars and laypeople, presenting views fairly and respectfully.
- Q: What is the publication date of the book? A: The book was published on November 11, 2007.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 224 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is brand new.
- Q: What edition is 'Understanding Four Views on the Lord's Supper'? A: The book is part of the 'Counterpoints: Church Life' edition.