num_pages: 198
description: A growing trend among Reformed churches is the practice of admitting young children to the Lord's Supper. In Children at the Lord's 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 church's confessions teaching and practice regarding the proper recipients of the Lord's 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.Table of 1. Introducing the Question2. Paedocommunion in Church History3. Paedocommunion and the Reformed Confessions4. The Old Testament Evidence Regarding the Participation of Children in Covenant Observances5. The New Testament Evidence Regarding Paedocommunion6. A Key 1 Corinthians 111:17-347. Concluding Observations and Evaluation Covenant Theology and Baptism
language: English
title: Children at the Lord's Table?: Assessing the Case for Paedocommunion
publisher: Reformation Heritage Books