Updated February 4, 7:43 am
THE LORDS SUPPER
Also known as Holy
Communion or simply Communion.
John 6:53-58 King James Version (KJV)
"This is that bread which came down from heaven: not as your fathers did eat manna, and are dead: he that eateth of this bread shall live for ever."
His words are spirit and truth as that is very important.
Last week I was pondering what Jesus Christ said about eating his flesh and drinking his blood. This was a controversial issue in Christ's day and the Jews were puzzled according to scripture as to his statement. I’ve heard all the varying beliefs on this controversial subject. Some people even have gone searching for a perfect church that would suit their understanding about this matter. This can sort of sounds or give the impression like something leaning towards either some form of paganism or in modern day a Count Dracula shocker that people would conjure up. But it is not. Christ appears to have been testing people and teaching them spiritual matters. When Christ Jesus taught the Apostles to observe the lords super he was not even on the cross yet. He was preparing them for his death. He was to be the lamb that takes away the sins of the world. He was teaching them spiritual things and he instructed them this was done in remembrance of him/his sacrifice to be. There was a time the sacrifice was animal in nature as in Moses day and prior to Christ’s time on earth. There is a spiritual understanding and a sort of literal liberal physical understanding. So I pulled up some information on this subject. One would most likely have to look at Apologetic and Biblical Scholarship to try and get to the route of this issue or a better understanding given the confusion. Interesting to note the thief on the cross was not asked what Church he attended or if he partook in the lords super. Different denominations even in Biblical Christianity have varying views on this controversial subject.
Last week I was pondering what Jesus Christ said about eating his flesh and drinking his blood. This was a controversial issue in Christ's day and the Jews were puzzled according to scripture as to his statement. I’ve heard all the varying beliefs on this controversial subject. Some people even have gone searching for a perfect church that would suit their understanding about this matter. This can sort of sounds or give the impression like something leaning towards either some form of paganism or in modern day a Count Dracula shocker that people would conjure up. But it is not. Christ appears to have been testing people and teaching them spiritual matters. When Christ Jesus taught the Apostles to observe the lords super he was not even on the cross yet. He was preparing them for his death. He was to be the lamb that takes away the sins of the world. He was teaching them spiritual things and he instructed them this was done in remembrance of him/his sacrifice to be. There was a time the sacrifice was animal in nature as in Moses day and prior to Christ’s time on earth. There is a spiritual understanding and a sort of literal liberal physical understanding. So I pulled up some information on this subject. One would most likely have to look at Apologetic and Biblical Scholarship to try and get to the route of this issue or a better understanding given the confusion. Interesting to note the thief on the cross was not asked what Church he attended or if he partook in the lords super. Different denominations even in Biblical Christianity have varying views on this controversial subject.
The bread appears to be symbolic for his body and the wine was symbolic for his blood. He was present and his words are spirit and truth. Without the shedding of blood we would still be in our sins. He paid the debt with his own blood.
Jesus Christ blood is of the new testament shed for the remission of sins for many. He will drink of the fruit of the vein next time with them in his fathers Kingdom. He says "with you". With the Apostles that were present that day. Christians would probably like the same and if things are a shadow of what is to come then it will what it will be in the Kingdom of God. There are people who think they are actually eating the body of Christ and drinking his real blood. They say that would be cannibalism. Think of this biblical verse below.
Revelation 14:10 "10 The same shall drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is poured out without mixture into the cup of his indignation; and he shall be tormented with fire and brimstone in the presence of the holy angels, and in the presence of the Lamb:" Are these people really drinking? Maybe not. This is symbolic of the wrath of those who are committing abominations against God and their judgment. It is descriptive for a valid reason. He is RISEN and glorified now. He paid the price once for sins.
Christians are to remember his/the lords sacrifice on the cross. Interesting as "he" blessed the bread before he break it. Christ was the spotless lamb without blemish or flaw. How bout that! Amen
Revelation 14:10 "10 The same shall drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is poured out without mixture into the cup of his indignation; and he shall be tormented with fire and brimstone in the presence of the holy angels, and in the presence of the Lamb:" Are these people really drinking? Maybe not. This is symbolic of the wrath of those who are committing abominations against God and their judgment. It is descriptive for a valid reason. He is RISEN and glorified now. He paid the price once for sins.
Christians are to remember his/the lords sacrifice on the cross. Interesting as "he" blessed the bread before he break it. Christ was the spotless lamb without blemish or flaw. How bout that! Amen
The Apostle Paul had a lot to say about this matter and its interesting what he taught. Its clear what he taught in the word of God. There are to be no divisions when Christians come together to celebrate the Lord's supper. We believers are to think about Christ's sacrifice and not come with ignorance, being drunk, in competition, etc. When we come together we are to pray and spend quality time being together to cherish and think about the lord Jesus Christ.
Below are some links...
First (1) on the list is very interesting...
Did the Early Church Teach Transubstantiation?
https://blog.tms.edu/did-the-early-church-teach-transubstantiation
https://www.gotquestions.org/
I find the United Church explanation on some biblical passages to be interesting so here it is. Where
can I find what the Bible says about communion? Is the frequency left up to
each individual? | United Church of God
What does the Bible say about "Holy Communion"? |
Truth Or Tradition?
https://www.truthortradition.com/articles/what-does-the-bible-say-about-holy-communion
Communion or the Lord's Supper" KJV Bible Preaching (Christian Sermon)
https://www.
https://www.truthortradition.com/articles/what-does-the-bible-say-about-holy-communion
Communion or the Lord's Supper" KJV Bible Preaching (Christian Sermon)
https://www.
Provided below is some
information on this matter & videos references... I could tell you one does not
observe the lords supper being drunk or
to simply to have a meal. There are some people that are told not to take part
in the lords super if they have
unrepentant sin or are living in sin. Its done for him. Some people take part in the lords supper
weekly and some yearly. It is related to the Jewish pass-over in some ways as
they say and even teach. Christ affirms the new t-estimate in the
Lords Supper. "This cup is the new testament in my blood: this do ye, as oft as ye drink it, in remembrance of me."
Important Note: 1st century
"But from the middle of the 1st century AD texts begin to be written which will later be gathered into a New Testament, representing the updated covenant revealed by Christ. The earliest such texts are the letters (or Epistles) written between about 50 and 62 AD by St Paul to various early Christian communities."
Important Note: 1st century
"But from the middle of the 1st century AD texts begin to be written which will later be gathered into a New Testament, representing the updated covenant revealed by Christ. The earliest such texts are the letters (or Epistles) written between about 50 and 62 AD by St Paul to various early Christian communities."
The Truth About The Lord's Supper | Andrew Farley
Watch
"The Truth About... The Lord's Supper" on YouTube
Watch
""How to Observe the Lord's Supper"
(Communion, Breaking
Bread)12/2/18" on YouTube
Watch "Explaining the meaning of The Lord's Supper" on YouTube
Watch "Doctrine of the Church Part 5: The Lord's Supper (Biblical Data)"
on YouTube
Watch "Doctrine of the Church Part 6: Catholic and Lutheran View of the Lord's Supper" on YouTube
Watch "Doctrine of the Church Part 7: Reformed View of the Lord's Supper". There was a lot to learn in this teaching about different groups and how they view the Lords Supper.
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