Lord's Supper as means of grace

What it is: The Church of the Nazarene treats the Lord's Supper as sacrament and means of grace.

How the tradition understands it: Communion is received as occasion of memory of Christ, spiritual renewal, thanksgiving, and strengthening of discipleship.

Basis and context: The practice derives from the Wesleyan and Protestant holiness tradition.

Debates and variations: Language about the presence of Christ and the openness of the table can vary in pastoral nuances, but the supper remains central.

Supportive

1 Corinthians 11:23-26

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Pauline tradition of the Lord's Supper.

Reference: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26.
Content: Paul transmits the supper as memorial of the Lord's death.
Use in debate: Central source for supper practice.

Articles of Faith, Baptism, Lord's Supper and Divine Healing

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Confessional articles on sacraments and church life.

Reference: Articles of Faith on baptism, Lord's Supper, and other practical themes in the Nazarene Manual.
Content: Define the denominational understanding of the sacraments and corresponding ecclesial practice.
Use in debate: Primary sources for baptism and supper.

Neutral

UMC.org, Holy Communion

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An official explanation of communion in the United Methodist tradition.

Reference: UMC.org, What do I need to know about Holy Communion in the United Methodist Church?
Content: The text presents communion as a means of grace and discusses its regular and hospitable practice.
Use in debate: It is an important source for communion, means of grace, and the open table.