The Russell Moore Show Listener Question: Should Communion Be Open to All Believers?
Oct 27, 2025
A listener questions whether communion should be open to all believers, sparking a rich discussion on church membership. Russell explores the relationship between the Lord's Table and community discernment. He examines differing traditions, from Catholic to Protestant, regarding baptism as a prerequisite for communion. The conversation highlights the importance of congregational accountability while recognizing diverse practices. Listeners receive advice on navigating participation in different churches while considering their own conscience.
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Two Biblical Purposes Of Communion
- The Lord's Supper both unites believers and sets community boundaries in Scripture.
- These two biblical functions create a tension churches must navigate intentionally.
Communal Recognition Matters
- Communion involves the community's recognition, not just an individual's profession of faith.
- That recognition can include prerequisites like baptism and accountability to the congregation.
Respect A Church's Fencing Decision
- Treat a congregation's fencing of the table as their pastoral decision and accountability measure.
- Don't assume exclusion means they deny your salvation; it's about how they exercise church discipline.