A Look At The Terms "Eucharist" And "Sacrament"

An individual once asked, “I’ve just happened to notice in a pocket reference guide to the Scriptures that I use, that under the topic heading ‘Lord’s Supper’ it states ‘Not – Eucharist, nor sacrament.’ This conflicts with my dictionary when I look up each term. Which would be correct here, and why? Also, what about other terms such as, Communion, as well?”

The terms “eucharist” and “sacrament” are of Roman Catholic origin and are not found in the Bible.

The term, “communion” however, is found in the Bible and means “joint participation in” or “fellowship.” An example would be in 1 Corinthians 10:16, referring to the Lord’s Supper.

Brother Wayne Jackson provides us with the origin of the term “sacrament,” and discusses the “sacraments” in his article entitled, "What About the “Sacraments”?

—Mike Riley, Gospel Snippets