Justified
Puritan Board Sophomore
I had a question in regards to the Lord's Supper. The Westminster speaks of us spiritually feeding on the body and blood of Christ in the Lord's Table. We receive these things by way of a sacramental with the elements. The Westminster also states that we receive these blessings by faith.
My question is, do unbelievers, who in taking unworthily eat and drink condemnation to themselves, actually feast on Christ spiritually? The reason I ask is because 1 Corinthians 11:29 states: "For anyone who eats and drinks without discerning the body eats and drinks judgment on himself." The verse seems to be implying that the Lord's body-- at least by way of a sacramental union-- is present to be discerned even for the unbeliever.
The Westminster just felt a little unclear to me, so I'm soliciting the PB's help!
My question is, do unbelievers, who in taking unworthily eat and drink condemnation to themselves, actually feast on Christ spiritually? The reason I ask is because 1 Corinthians 11:29 states: "For anyone who eats and drinks without discerning the body eats and drinks judgment on himself." The verse seems to be implying that the Lord's body-- at least by way of a sacramental union-- is present to be discerned even for the unbeliever.
The Westminster just felt a little unclear to me, so I'm soliciting the PB's help!