Children at the Lord's Table?

By (author): "Cornelis P. Venema"
Publish Date: March 2009
Children at the Lord's Table?
ISBN1601780591
ISBN139781601780591
AsinChildren at the Lord's Table?
Original titleChildren at the Lord's Table?: Assessing the Case for Paedocommunion
A growing trend among Reformed churches is the practice of admitting young children to the Lords Supper. In Children at the Lords Table?, Cornelis P. Venema provides an insightful analysis of the theoretical arguments used by advocates of this recent trend. After clarifying terms and explaining arguments often made in favor of paedocommunion, he considers the history of the churchs confessions, teaching, and practice regarding the proper recipients of the Lords Supper. Presenting a historical, exegetical, and systematic treatment of the subject, Venema demonstrates the validity and value of having covenant children partake of first communion subsequent to their personal profession of faith. This is an invaluable resource for every pastor within the Reformed tradition.