What does it mean to say that it is in Communion that Christ is "making us citizens of His kingdom"? Isn't such citizenship obtained as soon as someone comes to faith? (Phil. 3:20) Are not even the youngest children of God "citizens of His kingdom" years before they begin to come to Communion? (Matt. 19:14)

How does one explain that less than an hour after sins are completely forgiven in the Absolution during the Divine Service, parishioners will go to Communion for more forgiveness?