Methodist / Statement of Faith / Article 19

Sacraments

Of Both Kinds

The cup of the Lord is not to be denied to the lay people; for both the parts of the Lord's Supper, by Christ's ordinance and commandment, ought to be administered to all Christians alike.

He took the cup, gave thanks, and gave to them, saying, "All of you drink it,"

— Matthew 26:27 (WEB)

Note

Directed against the medieval Catholic practice of withholding the cup from the laity. Christ said "all of you" drink.

Bible references

Matthew 26:27 · Mark 14:23 · 1 Corinthians 11:25-28