Christian Focus

I'm a pastor. I love to study and teach. I revel in the opportunity to learn the Word and train other men to do so well. However, I often find myself at a loss to provide young leaders with resources which model good scholarship and pastoral application on important topics in brief treatments. Richard Barcellos has served the church in providing just such a resource on the Lord's Supper.

I found myself moved by his exegesis of the text of Scripture as he drew out the implications of the Lord's Supper for Christ's church. I was encouraged by the way in which he built his doctrine on the sure foundation of the Word followed by a demonstration of how a biblical understanding of this important sacrament is supported by historical reformed confessions. I plan to use this book often, not only for instruction on the Lord's Supper, but as a model for my men on how to build their theology from sound exegesis which is mindful of historical interpretation.

This book is worth your time and money. Buy it and read it. Buy several copies of it and give them to men you are training.

Pastor Chad Vegas, Sovereign Grace Church of Bakersfield

This is a sound theological treatment on the doctrine of the Lord's Supper,the author clearly articulates in his book exactly how the Lord's Supper is a means of grace in unequivocal language, unlike other works that have been written which leave you frustrated, leaving the reader with more questions than answers. It is in this capacity the book will prove to be an excellent resource for students, ministers and laymen alike. I did not find myself having to ask what the author was trying to convey because the book followed sound logical methodology and language. It also provides meticulous exegetical support from Ephesians 3 as Dr Barcellos explains the role of the Holy Spirit as the express delivery agent who communicates the benefits of redemption to the believing recipient. You will not come away from this work disappointed as the author actually answers the subject matter, providing a satisfying scriptural approach to a subject that has caused much confusion.

Nathan McDonald - Scotland UK