What is the propriety of intinction?
Intinction refers to the dipping of the consecrated bread into the consecrated wine prior to distribution. While the consecrated elements offer Christ’s body and blood to every communicant, regardless of the method of distribution, our Confessions and practice preserve the model of our Lord’s distribution of the bread and then the wine (Matt. 26:26-29). 19. Is a particular posture to be assumed in the reception of Holy Communion? No. More important than physical posture is a penitent heart and faith which trusts in the word of Christ. 20. Does the celebration of Holy Communion require a specific liturgical setting? Lutherans refuse to be bound by the customs of men (Galatians), while at the same time they support good order in the church (1 Corinthians). Clearly, good order in the church is not served when each congregation or organization drafts a different liturgy. Perhaps, especially in this age when novelty is often sought for its own sake, care should be exercised to value highly
