Broken Wharfe sent me a copy of “A Covenant Feast: Communion with Christ at the Lord’s Table” by J. Ryan Davidson in exchange for an honest review.
In Davidson’s previous book on the ordinary means of grace, one of the highlights for me was his treatment of the Lord’s Supper. Imagine my delight when I found out that he then put out a whole book on the subject! I had high expectations coming into this book, and Davidson did not disappoint. This book is biblically rich, theologically solid, and incredibly pastoral. I especially appreciated Chapter 3 (“Partaking in the Covenant Meal”). Davidson writes of how we are to prepare to come to the Supper, and you can tell from reading it that he is an experienced and able pastor. Altogether, this is a terrific book. It is a wonderful and concise treatment of a really important subject. You will not be sorry that you read this one!
Excellent book that is in a series based on the 1689 Baptist Confession of Faith. In summary, it looks into what is the Lords table, why so important, the doctrine and its history. Ends with the worship and presence of the Lord. Really detailed account in a short book.
I believe this book presents my convictions on the Supper. It’s a recent change of view for me. This book had some wonderful language, descriptions, and citations that will help my formation of this Spiritual Presence view.
“The Lord’s Supper is a current participation in the accomplished benefits of the body and blood of Christ. Redemption is complete and yet, at the table, we participate in its benefits. We are spiritually enriched through his Spirit in the accomplished benefits of redemption.”