In most Protestant churches, communion is seen as a memorial of Christ’s death. The bread and wine do not change at all because they are symbols. Communion means ‘sharing’ and at a communion service Christians share together to remember the suffering and death of Christ.
Q. What is the biblical basis of Holy Eucharist?
Eucharist, also called Holy Communion or Lord’s Supper, in Christianity, ritual commemoration of Jesus’ Last Supper with his disciples, at which (according to tradition) he gave them bread with the words, “This is my body,” and wine with the words, “This is my blood.” The story of the institution of the Eucharist by …
Q. Is the Eucharist biblical?
The Eucharist (/ˈjuːkərɪst/; also known as Holy Communion and the Lord’s Supper among other names) is a Christian rite that is considered a sacrament in most churches, and as an ordinance in others.
Q. Why do Protestants not believe in communion?
Once consecrated by a priest in the name of Jesus, bread and wine become the body and blood of Christ. Non-Catholics may not participate in Communion. The bread, known as the Host, embodies Jesus and can therefore be prayed to. For Protestants, the ritual only serves to commemorate Jesus’ death and resurrection.
Q. Do Protestants have communion every week?
Some Protestant churches serve communion each week during the Sunday service. Some Protestant churches schedule communion once a month; for example, on the first Sunday of the month.
Q. Do Protestants do the sign of the cross?
Although the sign of the cross dates to ante-Nicene Christianity, it was rejected by some of the Reformers and is absent from some forms of Protestantism. Other Protestants and Restorationist Christians do not use it all.
Q. What does fish symbolize in the Bible?
Beyond the historical account, the great fish also stands as a picture of God’s deliverance and mercy. The account clearly shows that the fish was Jonah’s means of salvation. It was also a sign of the greater salvation offered through Christ.
Q. What does a dead fish symbolize spiritually?
A dead fish can symbolize someone in your life who is emotionally or sexually unresponsive, or it can be a portent of bad things to come.