Q.172. Should those who have doubts about their being in Christ or about whether they are ready to take communion come to the Lord’s supper anyway?
A. Those who have doubts about their position in Christ or about their readiness to take communion may nonetheless have a valid interest in Christ, even though they are not yet assured of being in The Larger Catechism him.[1] In God’s view, if such people are aware of and grieved by their lack of assurance,[2] sincerely want to be found in Christ,[3] and want to get away from sinning,[4] and (since promises are involved in the sacrament, and it has been established to aid even weak and doubting Christians[5]) if people in that condition are truly sorry for their lack of faith[6] and work hard to resolve their doubts,[7] they may and ought to come to the Lord’s supper, so that their faith may be further strengthened.[8]
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