Q. 81. For whom is the Lord’s supper instituted?

Question. For whom is the Lord’s supper instituted?

Answer. For those who are truly sorrowful for their sins (1 Cor. 11;28), and yet trust that these are forgiven them for the sake of Christ; and that their remaining infirmities are covered by his passion and death (1 Cor. 11;26); and who also earnestly desire to have their faith more and more strengthened, and their lives more holy (Matt. 5;6); but hypocrites, and such as turn not to God with sincere hearts, eat and drink judgment to themselves (1 Cor. 11;29).

Proofs.

• [proof-1] 1 Cor. 11;28.—Let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of that bread, and drink of that cup.— Ps. 51;17.—Matt. 5;4.
• [proof-2] 1 Cor. 11;26.—For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do show the Lord’s death till he come.— Ps. 103;3.—1 Cor. 11;24.
• [proof-3] Matt. 5;6.—Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness; for they shall be filled.— Ps. 116;12-14.
• [proof-4] 1 Cor. 11;29.—For he that eateth and drinketh unworthily, eateth and drinketh damnation to himself; not discerning the Lord’s body.— Titus 1;16.—Luke 6;24, 25.