Communion https://www.christianity.com/jesus/following-jesus/communion/rss/ Biblical answers to questions relating to Communion. Copyright https://www.christianity.com 2026, Christianity.com Tue, 31 Mar 2026 03:25:43 -0400 https://www.christianity.com/jesus/following-jesus/communion/the-symbolism-of-the-last-supper.html https://www.christianity.com/jesus/following-jesus/communion/the-symbolism-of-the-last-supper.html Christianity.com Editorial Staff https://www.christianity.com/author/christianitycom-editorial-staff/ What Was the Symbolism of the Last Supper? Its Meaning and Significance The Last Supper, which took place hours before the Lord’s crucifixion—was a Seder (Passover observance). Previously, the feast’s symbols had only pointed back to the Hebrews’ redemption from Egypt. But that Thursday night, Jesus revealed the messianic significance of two symbols: bread and wine. Fri, 23 Apr 2021 10:30:00 -0400 2026-03-31T03:25:43-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/jesus/following-jesus/communion/examine-yourself-before-taking-communion.html https://www.christianity.com/jesus/following-jesus/communion/examine-yourself-before-taking-communion.html Mike Fabarez https://www.christianity.com/author/mike-fabarez/ Examine Yourself Before Taking Communion? Thu, 17 May 2012 09:40:28 -0400 2026-03-31T03:25:43-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/videos/video-answers/how-do-protestants-and-catholics-differ-on-communion.html https://www.christianity.com/videos/video-answers/how-do-protestants-and-catholics-differ-on-communion.html Bryan Chapell https://www.christianity.com/author/bryan-chapell/ How Do Protestants and Catholics Differ on Communion? Roman Catholics and Protestants differ on how they approach communion, but it’s a deeper issue than simply the elements and transubstantiation. Tue, 27 Sep 2011 10:22:29 -0400 2026-03-31T03:25:43-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/jesus/following-jesus/communion/should-we-still-practice-communion.html https://www.christianity.com/jesus/following-jesus/communion/should-we-still-practice-communion.html John Gill https://www.christianity.com/author/john-gill/ Should We Still Practice Communion? Thu, 23 Sep 2010 14:52:05 -0400 2026-03-31T03:25:43-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/wiki/christian-terms/communion-lords-supper-eucharist.html https://www.christianity.com/wiki/christian-terms/communion-lords-supper-eucharist.html What is the Eucharist? The Tradition of Communion from the Lord's Supper The Eucharist, also known as Holy Communion or the Lord's Supper, is a central Christian tradition that commemorates Jesus' Last Supper with his apostles and presents a profound connection between the earthly celebration and the heavenly Kingdom. Through its rich history, theology, and scriptural references, the Eucharist serves as a powerful proclamation of the gospel, a sacrament of unity, and an experience of communion with Christ, offering believers a sense of belonging to God's family and anticipation of eternal life. Mon, 24 May 2010 15:36:00 -0400 2026-03-31T03:25:43-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/jesus/following-jesus/communion/how-should-christians-approach-communion.html https://www.christianity.com/jesus/following-jesus/communion/how-should-christians-approach-communion.html Greg Laurie https://www.christianity.com/author/greg-laurie/ How Should Christians Approach Communion? Tue, 11 May 2010 14:13:00 -0400 2026-03-31T03:25:43-04:00