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The reason *some* churches are try to have Lord's Supper virtual during COVID-19 is b/c they see the church as the fans in the stand at the football game. Sure, we'd rather be at game, but at least we can still watch from home & have similar experience.

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But, if we want to use this analogy biblically, we must see the local church not as fans in the stands, but as the players on the field. And we can no more have "virtual communion" than football players can "virtually" carry the football into the endzone.

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The physical presence of the team is required or the game simply cannot be played even if each guy is at home throwing a football. They aren't actually doing anything.

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In a much greater way, the Lord's Supper is only "playable" (no lack of reverence intended) by the gathered church. And this is even more serious to consider because this is definitely not a game, but the Lord's precious teaching.

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This is by no means a perfect analogy. But, I hope this is somewhat helpful as you consider the ordinances of Baptism and the Lord's Supper. Let us wait until we gather again.

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