Martin Luther (3)
  1. While baptism is a “once and for all” event that should not be repeated in the Christian’s life, the effects of baptism continue throughout the life of the believer.
  2. Take away the communal aspect, take away the communal gathering around Christ’s body and blood, and the Christian will begin to suffer a malnutrition of faith.
  3. Since Jesus has done everything we need for salvation, we can focus our works and efforts on serving our neighbor.