Things Unseen with Sinclair B. Ferguson Participation in Christ’s Body and Blood
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Oct 8, 2025 Explore the profound meaning of participation in the Lord's Supper. Discover how the bread and wine are symbols representing Christ, not replacements. Learn how accepting these elements expresses trust in Christ for forgiveness. Sinclair draws parallels between the Lord's Supper and the Passover, highlighting its role in the new Exodus. He contrasts mere remembrance with active communion, emphasizing the invitation to enjoy Christ. The elements are likened to an engagement ring, representing Christ's offer of himself to believers.
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Koinonia: Real Fellowship With Christ
- The Greek koinonia means sharing or fellowship, so the Lord's Supper is a real participation in Christ.
- Receiving the bread and cup is framed as having communion with Christ, not mere symbolism.
Sign Representation, Not Identification
- Jesus did not equate the bread and wine with his literal body and blood, but used them to represent himself.
- Eating and drinking signifies receiving, trusting, and taking Christ who shed his blood for forgiveness.
Supper As New Exodus Participation
- The supper echoes the Passover: by partaking we express our share in Christ's new Exodus.
- John 6's eating and drinking language equals coming to Christ and believing, which is the same communion here.