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1 | How is comunion only symbolic? | 1 Cor 10:16 | Gail60 | 6592 | ||
I think that if you read this verse in context you will understand that it is indeed symbolic. By observing the Lord's supper, all christians everywhere are remembering and honoring the Lord for his sacrifice for us. In essence, this sharing of the bread and cup identify us with Christ. In like manner the Israelites in the desert ate the same bread, and drank the same water which came from the rock, and this symbolized their unity as God's people. Surely you do not believe that the Rock from which the water flowed was literally Jesus Christ 1 Cor 10:3 and all ate the same spiritual food; 1 Cor 10:4 and all drank the same spiritual drink, for they were drinking from a spiritual rock which followed them; and the rock was Christ. And when people partook of the sacrifices from the altar it symbolized their obedience and relationship to God. They did not literally eat the altar. 1 Cor 10:18 Look at the nation Israel; are not those who eat the sacrifices sharers in the altar? The purpose of this passage is not to teach about the observance of the Lord's supper. The main point of this passage is to flee from idolatry. To not purposely partake of meats sacrificed to idols. If we do, then we are partaking of demons. Not literally, but symbolically identifying with demons. 1 Cor 10:19 What do I mean then? That a thing sacrificed to idols is anything, or that an idol is anything? 1 Cor 10:20 No, but I say that the things which the Gentiles sacrifice, they sacrifice to demons and not to God; and I do not want you to become sharers in demons. 1 Cor 10:21 You cannot drink the cup of the Lord and the cup of demons; you cannot partake of the table of the Lord and the table of demons. |
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2 | *Only* symbolic? | 1 Cor 10:16 | charis | 6653 | ||
Dear Gail60, The question was, "...*only* symbolic?" The *only* makes a difference. (Ask any Trinitarian about 'Jesus*only*' :-) No, communion is not *only* symbolic. It does affect your walk in Christ in a real sense. Jesus did not 'go through the motions' in order to give us a dead ritual. It is true that the Bible does not support a 'mystical transubstantiation,' but Holy Communion is more than a 'mere' symbol. The difference is decided by faith, which has real consequences in our lives. Blessings in Christ Jesus, charis |
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3 | *Only* symbolic? | 1 Cor 10:16 | Gail60 | 6679 | ||
Yes, I agree with you. Communion does affect our walk with Christ because it is a physical and visual reminder of all that Christ has done for us. It is a time to reflect on our lives and face any sin that may be standing between us and the Lord. It is also a time for praise, rejoicing, and fellowship with our brethren. On the other hand, symbolism, does not have to make it a dead ritual. It is what the bread and cup stand for that bring life and significance to this observance. It is the "remembrance" not the actual objects that is important. |
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