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Cup and table as fellowship

Here’s what it means

Sharing the cup and bread expresses participation in Christ and covenant fellowship, while an idol’s table expresses incompatible participation.

Why the Bible says it this way

The writer names one closely related thing to stand for the person, action, or larger idea.

A helpful detail: The meal signs are real and meaningful. Paul’s argument forbids joining Christ’s table with idolatrous worship.

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