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To: Between the Lines

Thanks for the taxonomy. As an Episcopalian (what I used to be) I was taught that communion was for the baptized. Is there one or are there many Baptist thoughts about the relationship between being baptized and participating in communion?


330 posted on 12/27/2008 9:56:06 PM PST by Mad Dawg (Oh Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee.)
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To: Mad Dawg

Baptism is an act of obedience to God. An outward symbol of a heart change. You must be a true believer to take communion or you bring judgment upon yourself according to scripture. Some Baptist churches have closed communion where only baptized church members take communion. Others have open communion where Christians of other denominations may participate in their communion service also.


336 posted on 12/27/2008 10:17:51 PM PST by My hearts in London - Everett (Remember the 3 Rs: Respect for self; Respect for others; and Responsibility for all your actions.)
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To: Mad Dawg
Is there one or are there many Baptist thoughts about the relationship between being baptized and participating in communion?

I have never heard of any Baptist church that would permit someone not previously having been baptized to participate in communion. But because each individual Baptist church is autonomous, it wouldn't surprise me to find a few liberal Baptist churches that would.

426 posted on 12/28/2008 12:02:18 PM PST by Between the Lines (I am very cognizant of my fallibility, sinfulness, and other limitations.)
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