Communion

Communion means joining together with a common bond. It is a popular term used to describe the Lord’s Supper (1 Corinthians 11:17-34). In this passage, Paul describes the Early Church’s practice of coming together to share bread and wine in remembrance of Christ’s death on the cross. Jesus Himself instituted this practice on the night of His arrest (Matthew 26:17-30, Mark 14:12-26, Luke 22:7-38, see also John 6:25-71). He told His disciples to share this simple meal whenever they met together, to remember His sacrifice for them. It also points forward to the day when Jesus will return and take all those who are united with Him to be with Him forever. (See Eucharist, Lord’s Supper, Ordinance, Sacrament)