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Come in, We are Closed Kindle Edition

by Tyrel Bramwell (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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Many evangelicals are unfamiliar with it, don’t understand it, and are often offended when they encounter it, but when it comes to the Lord’s Supper the Scriptures clearly teach that Holy Communion is not for anybody and everybody.

In this short work of fiction Rev. Tyrel Bramwell recalls the questions he had when he first encountered closed Communion as a young evangelical and the conversations he has had as a pastor, in order to dispel false assumptions and provide the Biblical answers to real misunderstandings.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07J16RQKM
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Reverend Raconteur (October 31, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 31, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 71 pages
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Tyrel Bramwell

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Tyrel Bramwell is a pastor and author. He offers readers a worldview that is packed with imagination, yet rooted in the knowable and absolute truth. He has a bachelor's degree from Concordia University, Michigan and his master of divinity degree from Concordia Theological Seminary, Indiana.

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4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7 out of 5
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An engaging and beneficial conversation explaining "Come in, We are Closed" Communion!
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An engaging and beneficial conversation explaining "Come in, We are Closed" Communion!
Have you ever wanted to eaves drop on a conversation about "closed communion"? The author (Tyrel Bramwell) invites the reader to follow along as the concept of 'closed communion' is presented in a 'roadside cafe' by a man known as 'Shep'.From the beginning, I was personally drawn in by the clear utilization of Holy Scripture, the sound teaching in a conversational tone and clear love presented on this topic. What one receives in the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ, this Holy Meal is the forgiveness of sins, life and salvation and when one is not allowed to receive this gift it is for the express reason of protection of one's soul to insure proper unity in the teachings of the church and understandings of the doctrine of salvation.For everyone this book also shows the responsibility of the individual, but also the importance of the role of the pastor to 'shepherd the soul' of the individual with proper teaching, leading, guiding and when necessary refraining from receipt of Jesus Christ Body and Blood. This is to ensure that the soul if not properly prepared will not be condemned.Clearly "Come in, We are Closed" is a book meant to begin a beneficial dialogue with appropriate and well placed biblical support. It also is meant to help people to understand the concept of 'closed communion' and enable one to follow the biblical texts that intend to protect the souls of those who will receive the free grace offered in Jesus Christ Body and Blood.I highly recommend "Come in, We are Closed" and look forward to using it in book clubs, bible study and introducing how this concept of 'closed communion' is beneficial for the soul and accessible for all members of the Body of Christ!Yours In Christ,Darian L. Hybl
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Glynn Power
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book with an easy way to understand closed communion and why it is actually inviting!
Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2023
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Great book that explains “closed communion” in simple and easy to read fashion. Find out why “closed communion” is really inviting!
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Edwin P. Chapman
5.0 out of 5 stars Best book I have read so far for 2019!
Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2019
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I have not been able to put this book down since I received it in the mail. Rev. Bramwell does an excellent job of explaining the practice of closed communion in a way that lay people can understand and explain with details that fit in with day to day life. This book has two views that it helps look at, the orthodox Christian and the heterodox Christian. As an Orthodox-Christian in the heterodox Bible belt it is hard to explain to your heterodox-Christian family and friends why they cannot take communion with you. This book not only gives orthodox-Christians a way to explain to heterodox- Christians the means of grace and what communion really does for the soul, it also is a wonderful tool that runs alongside the Catechism with wonderful examples and scripture to back up what the Catechism teaches. I highly recommend this book to any Christian. If you long for true knowledge please buy a copy of “Come in we are Closed”
E.P. Chapman
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book!
Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2022
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This book is a great and easy read. It completely explains closed communion through a conversation between two strangers who meet by chance in a coffee shop. Excellent and highly recommend!
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Rev. Storck
5.0 out of 5 stars A slim volume, but don't let that fool you.
Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2019
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I have read a number of books, articles, blogs, and posts about the Lord's Supper and specifically about Closed Communion. Out of all of them this one was the best.

As a pastor who has had people leave right before the Divine Service began because of a lack of understanding God's Word I wished I could have given them this volume. Shep's explanations come straight out of Scripture. His explanations are patient, loving, and straightforward. As every pastor should explain this to their flocks and to the visitors who come regularly.

I plan to order more copies in the near future to give to my elders to help them better understand how closed communion is the loving thing to do.

Thank you Pastor Bramwell.
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Rev. Gregory R. Truwe
5.0 out of 5 stars What a profoundly helpful little book!
Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2018
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This book is an easy read, but it's benefits are immeasurable. Reading the cafe' conversation between the book's two main characters brought back many memories of conversations had in my study, or over lunch with a recent visitor. I can see this book serving quite nicely as a conversation starter, or even as a companion to a pastor's adult instruction classes. It presents clearly so many key points from the Holy Scriptures with unarmimg ease, the reader can't help but gain a genuine understanding of the evangelical practice of closed communion.
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Stephenie Hovland
4.0 out of 5 stars For those who are curious about Communion.
Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2018
I don't typically like a book that's just a conversation, but this one sucked me in (probably because of my interest in the subject, but also because it felt like I was invited to the cafe conversation.) I also appreciate the well-rounded analogies and Bible references. One time I thought, "But is he going to talk about this?" and I turned the page to see exactly what I had just been thinking. So, I think it also is set up in a pretty logical sequence for those who aren't well-versed enough on the subject or those who have objections. I think it's done in a fairly winsome manner, so that even those who don't agree will actually think about it and not just turn away offended. I, myself, have had some great discussions based on what I read. [Full disclosure: I did receive a free copy in return for my honest review.]
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John
5.0 out of 5 stars An engaging, accessible work on church doctrine.
Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2018
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Pastor Bramwell takes on a topic that sadly divides many in the Christian Church. Especially as pastors don’t have the opportunity on a Sunday morning to have the conversation like “Shep” does in the book with the main character. This book briefly, yet accurately works through the Biblical and historical practice of Closed Communion for the sake of souls. A solid read, great for inquirers and theologians alike. Able to read in one sitting on my Kindle for iPad.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Scripture-filled explanation of Closed Communion, told in conversational tone
Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2021
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As a life-long LC-MS Christian, Closed Communion has always been hard for me to wrap my head around & explain..."But isn't it
arrogant & unwelcoming?"...Many thanks for this in-depth, layer-upon-layer reasoning to explain this practice. The more who read this little book, the more unity there will be in the wisdom & orthodoxy of this beautiful gift from our LORD.
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