What is communion? It is a fellowship of believers
by which they gather together to remember the sacrifice of the LORD Jesus
Christ. On the night that Christ was betrayed, He instituted this
"remembrance." "And He took bread, and gave thanks, and brake
it, and gave unto them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do
in remembrance of Me. Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup is
the new testament in My blood, which is shed for you" (Luke 22:19-20).
(Also see, Matthew 26:26-29; Mark 14:22-25.)
Communion is a remembrance of the sacrifice of the
Lord Jesus Christ. He gave His life a ransom for whoever believes. The elements
in themselves are not the issue, it is the fact that believers assemble
together to fellowship, to remember Christ's sacrifice and to examine their own
hearts. This is something that we are privileged to do. Taking the elements
gain no merit for the participant other than one of remembrance in thanksgiving
for what the Lord Jesus Christ has done for all who trust in Him as their personal Savior.