The Holy Communion is a sacred ordinance instituted by Jesus Christ for His Church. It is a time of remembrance, self-examination, and deep fellowship with Christ. Through this practice, believers commemorate His death and sacrifice while looking forward to His return.
Key Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23–29
“For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you: The Lord Jesus, on the night He was betrayed, took bread, gave thanks, broke it, and said, ‘This is My body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of Me.’ In the same way, after supper He took the cup, saying, ‘This cup is the new covenant in My blood; do this, whenever you drink it, in remembrance of Me.’”
Symbolism and Purpose of the Holy Communion
A Spiritual Meal (1 Corinthians 11:23–25):
The bread and wine symbolize Jesus’ body and blood, given for the redemption of His people. This makes it a spiritual nourishment for believers.
Obedience to Christ’s Command (1 Corinthians 11:24):
Jesus specifically commanded His followers to observe the Lord’s Supper, making it a continuous and mandatory practice for the Church.
Union with Christ:
Partaking of the bread and the cup signifies a deeper connection and fellowship with Christ.
Memorial of His Sacrifice (1 Corinthians 11:24):
The Communion is a memorial of Christ’s atoning death, highlighting the life and forgiveness His blood provides.
Reflection and Repentance (1 Corinthians 11:28, 31):
Believers are encouraged to examine their hearts, confess sins, and seek cleansing from unrighteousness before approaching the table.
Spiritual Sustenance (1 Corinthians 11:29–30):
By faith, believers receive spiritual life, strength, and joy through Christ’s work.
Gospel Focus (1 Corinthians 11:26):
Each time we partake of Communion, we proclaim Christ’s death, burial, and resurrection, keeping the gospel central in our lives.
How to Partake of the Communion from the Lord’s Table
It is important to note that whenever we appear before the communion table, we must carry the consciousness that we are before the Lord’s table. And anyone who comes before His table must appear clean. No sinner can dine with the Holy One.
But some churches have made the Holy Communion of less value by allowing everyone, including unrepentant sinners, to partake. When I was growing up, the communion was reserved for those who had undergone water baptism—showing how important baptism is, since it symbolizes dying to sin, which is crucial as a criterion for eating from the Lord’s table. We were warned never to eat from the Lord’s table with any known, unrepented sin. It was such a sacred event that it instilled holy fear in everyone. I really love this, because it helped us to check our lives before taking communion and gave us a high reverence for it.
Later, I came to understand that the communion is not only about consecration to the death of Jesus, but it also carries other benefits such as healing and breaking of curses. Still, I am of the opinion that emphasis should be made on undergoing water baptism before taking it. This will help people see the need for baptism and also reverence the Lord’s table.
A prostitute, fraudster, or assassin should not go to church on Sunday and take Holy Communion without repentance or remorse. If you reduce the Lord’s table to just a church ritual, it will not benefit you. But if you see it as a deeper relationship with Christ, then you can harness all its benefits.
Many churches have unfortunately reduced Communion to a routine, allowing anyone—including unrepentant sinners—to partake. While the Lord’s table is not about exclusion but about grace, Scripture still warns that eating and drinking “in an unworthy manner” brings judgment (1 Corinthians 11:27–29).
Communion is not just a ritual; it is an encounter with Christ. The benefits you derive from it often correspond to the reverence and faith you attach to it.
Steps to Taking the Holy Communion
Spiritual Preparation
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Self-Examination: Carefully assess your heart and life for any known sin.
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Confession of Sins: Confess and repent of every sin, asking God for forgiveness before approaching the communion table.
Every time believers approach the Lord’s table, they should see it as an opportunity to be empowered to live a life above sin. Sadly, today many churches only emphasize the other benefits of communion—such as healing and deliverance—while forgetting the major purpose: empowerment to live a righteous life and deepen our relationship with Christ.
Some people even go as far as fasting before taking communion. You cannot expect them to have the same result as those who eat casually. The importance you attach to it often determines the results it produces in your life. But our first concern should always be the death of Jesus and the empowerment for righteous living.
As God says in Matthew 6:33: “Seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.”
1 Corinthians 11:26 – “This means that every time you eat this bread and drink from this cup you proclaim the Lord’s death until He comes.”
By eating from the communion table, you are mandated to preach Christ’s death. Participating in the Lord’s Supper is a visible proclamation of the Lord’s death and resurrection—a living sermon for both believers and the wider world.
The communion serves as a public declaration of faith in Christ’s atonement, reminding believers to share the gospel with others. When you partake in the Holy Communion, you are making a public statement that you are a follower of Christ. It is an announcement to those around you that you believe Jesus died for your sins and that you have eternal life because of His sacrifice.
Benefits of the Holy Communion
While Communion primarily commemorates Christ’s death, it also brings tangible spiritual and physical benefits when approached with faith:
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Empowerment to Live Above Sin: The Lord’s table strengthens believers to live holy lives.
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Healing and Deliverance: The body and blood of Christ bring healing, freedom from curses, and victory over satanic bondage.
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Public Declaration of Faith: Partaking is a visible proclamation of the gospel to others—a living sermon of Christ’s death and resurrection.
Why the Holy Communion Can Raise the Dead to Life and Heal the Sick
The Immortality Nature of the Communion
Many believers see the Holy Communion only as a symbolic act of remembrance, but the truth is far deeper. The Communion carries the very life of Christ — a life that heals, delivers, and even raises the dead. Understanding this mystery is key to unlocking its power in your own life.
John 6:53–57
When you take the Communion, your life is hidden inside the immortal life of Jesus — the same life that defeated death on the cross of Calvary.
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Verse 53: The opposite of this verse is clear — if you take the Communion, you will have life. That life is not limited to physical existence, but eternal life as well. Because Christ’s life is immortal, death (physical or eternal) loses its grip on you.
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Verse 54: Jesus promises to raise those who partake in Him on the last day. But this truth also means that the last day of a man — the day he departs this earth — is not final. The Communion carries the power to raise the dead back to life when administered in faith.
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Verse 56: The Communion makes you a carrier of Christ’s immortal life. His life in you becomes your immunity against both physical and spiritual death. As long as He lives, you too live, because His life flows inside of you.
When you take the Communion, a portion of Christ’s victorious life is buried within yours. Just as antibodies fight diseases in the body, His life in you resists sickness, infirmity, and even death. This is the mystery behind why the Holy Communion can heal the sick and even raise the dead.
Scriptural Foundation of This Mystery
To strengthen this truth further, consider John 5:25–26:
If the Father gave the Son power to be the source of life, then everyone who believes in the Son also receives that same source of life. “As He is, so are we in this world.” (1 John 4:17; John 11:25)
If Jesus could raise the dead, then as His followers we too carry that authority. The challenge is not that the power is missing, but that many Christians lack the understanding and faith to operate at this level. Remember, Jesus Himself declared that we would do greater works than He did. Sadly, few believers today press into this reality.
The Mystery of Healing and Resurrection in Communion
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It heals sickness because the immortal life of Christ overpowers infirmity.
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It raises the dead because death cannot stand before the One who conquered the grave.
When we approach the Communion table with faith and revelation, we are not just performing a ritual — we are partaking of the very substance of eternal life.
Conclusion
The Holy Communion is a spiritual mystery designed to bring divine life into mortal men. It heals, it delivers, and yes — it has the power to raise the dead. Jesus gave us this covenant meal as a means of sharing in His victorious life. The question is: do you believe it enough to receive it, and bold enough to minister it in faith?
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