Law and Mystery programs contrasted: The Bread and the Cup
What are the differences between the Law and the Mystery programs? This important question, neglected by many believers is answered by Paul’s epistles. Knowing the mystery program (as opposed to the Law) will help us to live according to the plan and will that God administers in the world today, as well as prevent confusion and malpractice of His Word. (Qualifying scriptures: Rom.11:13; 1 Cor.14:37-38; Rom.16:25-26) The Bread and the Cup (Communion) Another truth given to Paul was the 'Lord's Supper'. The instructions and purpose of this ordinance that the Body of Christ would hold was different to the Passover that Christ observed while on earth with His disciples. Paul received the truth from Christ that the Lord's supper was not a formal observance and feast as with the Jewish Passover, but that it was given to him by instruction to be a type of memorial; a reminder of the death, burial, resurrection, and soon return of Jesus Christ. When we gather with fellow Chr...