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Books > Christianity > Christian life & practice > Christian sacraments
Communion, or "The Lord's Supper," is one of the most cherished and
time-honored practices of the local, New Testament church. But to
many Christians, the purpose and meaning of the ordinance is a
mystery. Some believe that the "Eucharist" imparts saving grace.
Others believe that communion is right of all believers, including
the non-baptized. Some rarely if ever participate in the most
sacred of rituals. Dr. Greg Tyree, in this fifth volume of the
"What the Bible Really Says" series, sets forth a Biblical and
practical approach to this second of two church ordinances (the
first being baptism). If you care about what the Bible says about
communion, and you desire to participate in the Lord's Supper as
God intends, this book is sure you to be a blessing.
We live in a world filled to the brim with advice, and when it
comes to dealing with stress, there's plenty of advice to go
around. Sleep more, eat better, avoid this, seek out that. But more
advice on coping is not necessarily what the stressed and anxious
person needs. What we need is a cure. Linda Evans Shepherd has
discovered it.
The true remedy to stress, she says, is prayer. In this inspiring
book, Shepherd shows readers how to recognize God's continual
presence and yield their troubles to the Prince of Peace. Through
captivating stories, explorations of fascinating biblical
characters, and examples of deeper-than-ever prayers, she brings
within readers' grasp the peace that passes understanding. Anyone
who is overwhelmed by all of the urgent demands on their time will
find in this book a lifeline to true peace.
Project Holiness: Marriage as a Workshop for Everyday Saints
celebrates the holiness of the ordinary and the goodness of married
discipleship. Vatican II's Lumen Gentium reminds Catholics of the
universal call to holiness. Each person-lay and ordained
alike-shares this vocation to holiness, this call to sainthood. For
most adult Catholics, it is within the context of vowed, married
life that the joyful and challenging path to sainthood is traveled.
Based on an extensive qualitative study of long-lasting Catholic
marriages, Bridget Burke Ravizza and Julie Donovan Massey examine
the virtues, values, and practices that ground flourishing
marriages and lead married partners to holiness.
In "The Lord's Supper" Bishop Hayes presents a comprehensive study
of the holy Sacrament. Both the Catholic and Reformed positions are
examined and biblical solutions are given for the problems that
exist in the mentioned theologies. The book answers important
questions, like: "What is the Lord's supper?" Who may partake of
the Lord's supper?" "Is the body and blood of Christ really present
in the elements or do the elements actually change into the body
and blood of Christ?" "How often should the Lord's Supper be
observed?" These are but a few of the questions addressed in the
book. Having shopped in several Bible bookstores and discovering
how little is written on the subject it is safe to predict that
this work will be in great demand and a standard volume in the
libraries of those who love the Sacrament.
Experience God in the here and now through Communion. This book
explores how celebrating the presence of God With Us through Holy
Communion nourishes our souls, refreshes our sense of community,
and equips us for mission in Christ's name. Yet many Christians do
not understand Communion or see it only as an empty ritual. Because
of that, low worship attendance or enthusiasm commonly accompanies
Communion Sundays--leaving churches feeling spiritually depleted.
This book provides insights and practical suggestions for giving
this sacrament a more prominent role, not just in church life, but
in the Christian formation of individuals. For small groups, Sunday
school classes, and as a preaching resource, Holy Communion:
Celebrating God with Us by Kenneth M. Loyer and general editor
William H. Willimon is suitable for a four-week study and includes
discussion questions at the end of each chapter. The Belief Matters
series assists pastors and clergy in explaining fundamental
elements of the church and its worship to congregations. Holy
Communion is the second in the series and follows Incarnation by
William H. Willimon.
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