[papertyger]

One participates in the Lord's Supper as a result of salvation; not as a means of salvation.

Then one is not participating in "The Lord's Supper."

Thanks, but Protestantism has left me unconvinced.

[ealgeone]

>>One participates in the Lord's Supper as a result of salvation; not as a means of salvation.<<

Then one is not participating in "The Lord's Supper."

Thanks, but Protestantism has left me unconvinced.

Perhaps you should consult the New Testament for Paul, moved by the Spirit wrote these words:

20Therefore when you meet together, it is not to eat the Lord’s Supper,

1 Corinthians 11:20 NASB

Rome can't even get the name of the event correct.