The Universal Solvent for Sin

Coming to the table connects us with the one event that reaches out in all directions in time and territory—present, past, and future; here, there, and everywhere. Christ’s culminating act of his ministry laid the basis for all salvation—under the Mosaic covenant (Hebrews 9:15), during the patriarchal age (1 Peter 4:6; 3:18-21), and henceforth to the Lord’s return (Matthew 28:18-20). He made possible the restored friendship with God and all people irrespective of race or status (Galatians 3:28).

We also sense the importance of coming here by noting the extreme nature of what the emblems represent: a life voluntarily sacrificed for us.

Besides, there is nothing more important than restoring friendship with God. So coming to this observance here and now becomes a recurring feature of time together.