Q&A#32 Should the Lord's Supper Have a Sombre Tone?
August 28, 2018
Alastair Roberts
Today's question: "I am wondering about your take on whether the Lord's supper should be a somber event of introspection or a joyous meal of celebration. My understanding is that throughout church history it has been observed more as a somber event, but through the works of people like Leithart and Jordan I have come to see it as mainly a celebration of God's kindness and favor."
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