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李文耀

撮要

本文先指出教會合一乃進入討論的大前提,然後分別從記念、分享和期盼三個不同的角度思考聖餐的公共性。記念的聖餐觀突顯耶穌基督的位格的公共性、革新性。作為基督的跟隨者,教會群體在舉行聖餐的時候不僅重新思想自己與世界的關係,也得在自身的信仰實踐中向世界展示出另類生活的可能,分享的聖餐觀則指出,基督徒必須在與基督聯合下才能開展新的生活。聖餐中的餅和酒就是耶穌基督的身體和血。通過聖餐,人與基督聯台,從而分享三一上帝的生命,恢復三一上帝的形象,期盼的聖餐觀指向上帝國度的終未完成,聖餐是一個預演,也是一個宜告,整個世界最終都會經歷到上帝的解放、救贖和更新。本文最後以「教會乃公共空間」作結束,指出人在這個神聖空間下能夠在多元中達成合一。

ABSTRACT

The article first points out that the problem could be tackled meaningfully only from an ecumenical point of view. Then the article explores and discusses the public nature of the Lord’s Supper from three different angles. As a rite of remembrance, the Lord’s Supper reminds us the public and revolutionary character of the person of Jesus Christ. The church-community should not only reflect its relationship with the world but also exhibit in the world an alternative way of life. As a rite of participation, the Lord’s Supper enables us to live out a new life by union with Christ. Through the acceptance of the body and blood of Jesus Christ, a person is mysteriously uplifted to participate in the life of the Triune God and then restore the image of God. As a rite of anticipation, the Lord’s Supper anticipates the consummation of the kingdom of God. It is a rehearsal and also a proclamation. It proclaims that the whole world will finally experience God’s liberation, salvation and renewal. The article finally states that the Lord’s Supper is a public space. In this particular place, the church-community shows to the government and society that unity in diversity is both a possibility and a reality.

原載於《建道學刊》44期（2015年7月），頁 63-84。