A holy meal : the Lord's Supper in the life of the church /
Gordon T. Smith.
- Grand Rapids, Mich. : Baker Academic, c2005.
- 124 p. ; 22 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Eating and the reign of God -- The sacramental principle -- Remembrance : the Lord's Supper as a memorial -- Communion : the Lord's Supper as fellowship with Christ and with one another -- Forgiveness : the Lord's Supper as a table of mercy -- Covenant : the Lord's Supper as a renewal of baptismal vows -- Nourishment : the Lord's Supper as bread from heaven -- Anticipation : the Lord's Supper as a declaration of hope -- Eucharist : the Lord's Supper as a joyous thanksgiving celebration -- The presence of Christ and the ministry of the Spirit.