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Originally Posted by Costeon
I don't think his epistle to the Ephesians is disputed, and from what I can tell this passage is undisputed (it's the same in the longer and shorter versions). Even if Ignatius is to be disregarded, no other ante-nicene writer talks about Communion, whether about its significance or how often to celebrate it, like most Protestants or Pentecostals.
I would imagine most Pentecostals would be inclined to disregard most evidence from post-apostolic writers, but it is worth noting that there is no support for infrequent Communion in the early Christian writers outside of the Bible.
The case for infrequent Communion, like all doctrines, has to be based on Scripture. I don't recall hearing any of my pastors carefully go through what Paul says in 1 Cor 11 on the Lord's Supper to defend the position of only taking it once or twice a year.
Do you think, if it can be shown that Paul's teaching in 1 Cor indicates they were celebrating the Lord's Supper frequently, maybe each week, that this mean all believers have to do that? I'm not sure how I feel about it. I'm inclined to say yes, but I have to note that weekly or frequent Communion is not commanded.
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Since the Bible doesn't explicitly state a preferred time table for the Lord's Supper, it seems flexible depending on congregation, situation, etc. Which actually makes sense.
I think Paul's words imply frequent eating of the Lords supper.
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