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1 | communion: symbolic or something more? | 1 Cor 11:29 | proffitt_79 | 84898 | ||
This is an issue i have been struggling with for some time now - raised baptist i was taught that the Lord's supper is a symbolic act - a memorial - shown by the words "this do in rememberence of me". Recently i have been introduced to Lutherans that believe it is much more than that. they believe Christ's spirit is present in the bread and wine and thus taking communion imparts on us the blessings of the holy spirit and the forgiveness of sins. they draw heavily from 1 Cor. 11:29 where Paul warns about taking communion unworthily. NASB 1 Cor 11:29 For he who eats and drinks, eats and drinks judgment to himself if he does not judge the body rightly. AMP For anyone who eats and drinks without discriminating and recognizing with due appreciation that [it is Christ's] body, eats and drinks a sentence (a verdict of judgment) upon himself. my Bible says "if he does not discern the body" and the literal greek is "not judging through the body". is this a reference to Christ's true spiritual presence in communion? or is communion simply a symbolic act we participate in to proclaim "the death of the Lord until He arrives"? ive gone around and around on this one with baptist ministers and lutheran pastors. i wont explain further, but my situation is dire and i need some real spiritual guidence here. any help would be appreciated. thanks. tproffitt_79 |
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2 | communion: symbolic or something more? | 1 Cor 11:29 | Emmaus | 84908 | ||
tproffitt, Christ is our Passover Lamb, the Lamb of God. In Exodus, the Hebrews had to actually eat the Lamb and put its blood on the doorposts and lintel in order to receive the blessing of trhe angel of death passing over them. So we consume the body and blood of Lamb of God are grasnte the blessing and grace of eternal life as indicated in John 6. 1 Cor 5:7 Clean out the old leaven so that you may be a new lump, just as you are in fact unleavened. For Christ our Passover also has been sacrificed. Emmaus |
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3 | communion: symbolic or something more? | 1 Cor 11:29 | proffitt_79 | 85627 | ||
Emmaus, I sincerely appreciate your response to my question. Thank you. In Christ, Tim |
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4 | communion: symbolic or something more? | 1 Cor 11:29 | Emmaus | 85638 | ||
Tim, You are welcome. My pleasure. You may enjoy the passage from Luke 24;13-35, especially verses 30-31. In what action did the disciples recognize Jesus? My forum name is an indication of my love for this passage of scripture. Emmaus |
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