The Lord's Supper: Doctrines, Encouragements, and Duties (Shower)

Description

Long considered the most important work on the Lord’s Supper, John Bower’s classic is edited and brought back to life in this collectible format from Soli Deo Gloria.

The Lord’s Supper is a covenant of fidelity between God and His people where we express public love and honor to our savior. If you want to understand the Lord’s Supper better, experience its encouragements more profoundly, and exercises its duties more faithfully, you’ll want to feast on this masterpiece. Rediscover the privilege of celebrating this regular remembrance in repentance, gratitude, and joy.

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Contents

Part 1: Discourses before and after the Lord’s Supper

1. Union to Christ, and the New Creature (2 Cor. 5:7)

2. Christ Going to Gethsemane (John 18:1–2)

3. Spiritual Washing (1 Cor. 6:11)

4. The Communion of Christ’s Body and Blood (1 Cor. 10:16)

5. The Sin and Danger of Unworthy Receiving (1 Cor. 11:29)

6. Christ’s Last Passover and Its Accomplishment (Luke 22:15–18)

7. The Feast of Christ’s Love (Song 2:4)

8. Christ’s Cure of a Disciple’s Weak Faith (John 20:27–28)

Part 2: Questions about Salvation, Assurance, and the Lord’s Supper

9. How Much Assurance Is Necessary to Come to the Table?

10. Two Sacramental Questions on Our Duty to Take Communion

• Are All Baptized Christians Bound to Partake of the Lord’s Supper?
• Why Do So Many Good People Live in Neglect of This Ordinance?

11. Four Sacramental Questions on Those Unworthy to Take Communion

• Is the Lord’s Supper a Means of Converting Souls?
• Should I Partake If Unworthy Communicants Are Admitted to the Supper?
• What Is an Unworthy Receiver of Communion?
• What Is the Danger of Unworthy Receiving?

12. Wasn’t Judas Present at the First Celebration of the Lord’s Supper?

Part 3: Sermons Related to the Lord’s Supper

13. The Purposes of Receiving the Lord’s Supper

14. The Cross of Christ, a Christian’s Glory (Gal. 6:14)

15. The Promise and Oath of God (Heb. 6:16, 18)

16. Christ’s Love for Us Like the Father’s to Him (John 15:9)

Appendix: A Paraphrase of the Lord’s Prayer

Endorsements

“Here is a Puritan treasure long unavailable, but it has finally been edited and published by Reformation Heritage Books. It throws warm light on sublime doctrines, particularly focusing on Christ’s sufferings and the benefit we receive from them through the Lord’s Supper. You will benefit greatly from this book by reading it either before or after the Lord’s Supper is administered. I highly recommend it.” — Maurice Roberts, emeritus pastor, Free Church of Scotland (Continuing), Scotland 

“Where have these sermons been all my life? I have to confess to not knowing about John Shower’s treasure trove of sermons and addresses on the Lord’s Supper, but I will return to this volume again and again for insight and applications on the Supper. Absolutely top-shelf!” — Derek W. H. Thomas, senior minister, First Presbyterian Church, Columbia, South Carolina

About the Author

John Shower (ca. 1657–1715) was a prominent nonconformist minster. Born in Exeter, he was encouraged to preach by Thomas Manton after receiving his education in Exeter and Taunton. He ministered in exile in Holland and later returned to London, where his church relocated twice due to its expanding congregation.