Closed Communion – Christ for Us

Episode 14: Closed Communion

July 25, 2024 James Preus

The Sacrament of the Altar Part 3: Who receives this sacrament worthily? Fasting and bodily preparation are certainly fine outward training. But that person is truly worthy and well prepared who has faith in these words: “Given and shed for you for the forgiveness of sins.” But anyone who does not believe these…

Church Fellowship and Closed Communion

February 27, 2007 Rolf Preus

Rev. Rolf Preus First Confessional Lutheran Parish Mayville – Crookston – Fertile January and February, 2007 “I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy Christian church, the communion of saints . . .” Fellowship = Communion = koinonia = Sharing = Participation What is the basis for deciding whether or not we have fellowship…