by E.O. | Dec 29, 2017 | Communion
Communion Meaning (a) Part 4 of 8 The ritual of the Lord’s Supper was initiated by Jesus himself. The event is recorded four times in the New Testament: in Matthew 26, Mark 14, Luke 22, and in 1 Corinthians 11. Quoting from the 1 Corinthians passage: The Lord Jesus,...
by E.O. | Dec 20, 2017 | Communion
Figurative Presence of Christ in the Elements Part 3 of 8 Unlike literal interpretations, a metaphoric interpretation of Christ’s Communion words seems to fit well within the greater Scriptural context. This metaphoric perspective is generally associated with the...
by E.O. | Dec 16, 2017 | Communion
Communion Literal Presence of Christ in the Elements (Part 2 of 8) Roman Catholics believe that Communion bread and wine are miraculously transformed into the real body and blood of Jesus Christ. This view is called Transubstantiation. Consubstantiation is the word...
by E.O. | Dec 6, 2017 | Communion
All Christian churches observe the rite of Communion on a regular basis. Nearly all Christians agree that the ritual is for the assembled Church, and that it primary purpose is to remember Christ Jesus and the death he suffered in order to save his people. From there...
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