Jump to content
Join us for Throwback Thursdays in Worthy Chat! Join us at 8 PM EST every Thursday.
Worthy Ministries invites YOU to our annual REAL ISRAEL TOUR, October 18-29, 2025!
IGNORED

Communion....

dwinkjr

By dwinkjr
in Theology

 Share

What do you believe..  

22 members have voted

  1. 1. What do you believe..

    • Literal Body and Blood of Christ
      3
    • Symbolic
      16

Recommended Posts

BobTriez

BobTriez

Posted
  • Group:  Diamond Member
  • Followers:  1
  • Topic Count:  84
  • Topics Per Day:  0.01
  • Content Count:  1,478
  • Content Per Day:  0.19
  • Reputation:   4
  • Days Won:  0
  • Joined:  04/23/2004
  • Status:  Offline
  • Birthday:  04/11/1972
Posted
I myself do not hold Scripture to be the sole rule of faith but gave you what you asked for anyway.

Then how will we ever agree ? It is pointless. The Bible is the SOLE Word of God. If you refuse to accept it, then like I said, go wrestle with God, not me. Who do you need to convince ? Certainly not me.

And I've been called "weak" before :rolleyes: You are forgiven......

God bless,

Bob

  • Replies 81
  • Created
  • Last Reply

Top Posters In This Topic

Popular Days

Top Posters In This Topic

Popular Days

One Way

One Way

Posted
  • Group:  Diamond Member
  • Followers:  1
  • Topic Count:  12
  • Topics Per Day:  0.00
  • Content Count:  728
  • Content Per Day:  0.09
  • Reputation:   10
  • Days Won:  0
  • Joined:  05/10/2004
  • Status:  Offline
Posted
In Matthew 26:26, Jesus said, "Take and eat; THIS IS MY BODY."

In Matthew 26:27-28 Jesus said, "All of you drink of this; FOR THIS IS MY BLOOD OF THE NEW COVENANT, WHICH IS BEING SHED FOR MANY UNTO THE FORGIVENESS OF SINS."

How does "THIS IS MY BODY" mean THIS IS A SYMBOL of MY BODY?

Joh 10:9 I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture.

What kind of door is Jesus? Wooden double-doors? Metal? Drawbridge?

Joh 12:46 I am come a light into the world, that whosoever believeth on me should not abide in darkness.

What form of ultraviolet ray is Jesus? Gamma, X? Or maybe He is a bulb? Incandescent? Fluorescent? Hmmm.

Psa 17:8 Keep me as the apple of the eye, hide me under the shadow of thy wings

What kind of wings does God have? More importantly, what type of bird is He?

I could go on and on...

excellent questions one-way! :rolleyes: And I SO understand where you're coming from. :il:

so when Jesus says ... I am the good shepherd . . . John 10:14, then He must have also been speaking symbolistically, right? Is he a 'symbolic' shepherd?

What about when He said he was the "I AM" (John 8:58)? Are we to continue to believe that He again was speaking in figurative, symbolic terms again . . . that He 'represents' God?

I believe that in John 6, Jesus spoke over and over again what he was trying to convey. No where does he go on and on about being the vine, the door, the light, etc. more than one or two times. Over and over again, Jesus said ... UNLESS YOU EAT MY FLESH and DRINK MY BLOOD, you have no life in you AND He continued with MY FLESH IS REAL FOOD. Turning it to say he was being metaphorical is trying to understand if from human terms. Do I believe he was being literal? YES. Do I completely understand it? NO. Do I Trust Jesus when He said that HIS FLESH IS REAL FOOD, and "TAKE (bread), EAT, THIS IS MY BODY"? YES. Can I scientifically PROVE that Jesus REAL PRESENCE is in the Bread? NO. DO I BELIEVE and HAVE FAITH THAT HE knows more about what I need than I do? YES.

Can we agree to disagree? YES, most certainly. Peace. :il:

Great response. So, now we have at least gone from the bread and cup being the actual body and blood of Christ to "Christ being present" in the elements. With that I will not argue.

Peace and blessings to you, too, my friend. :t2:

ServingHim

ServingHim

Posted
  • Group:  Diamond Member
  • Followers:  1
  • Topic Count:  14
  • Topics Per Day:  0.00
  • Content Count:  1,156
  • Content Per Day:  0.15
  • Reputation:   60
  • Days Won:  0
  • Joined:  07/19/2004
  • Status:  Offline
Posted
Then how will we ever agree ? It is pointless. The Bible is the SOLE Word of God. If you refuse to accept it, then like I said, go wrestle with God, not me. Who do you need to convince ? Certainly not me.

I don't see anyone here refusing to accept the Word of God...only do I see differing opinions in interpretation. :rolleyes:

Also, from my perspective, my purpose to be here is NOT to convince anyone anything...that's not up to me...my purpose is to converse about our amazing faith, and share with others, pray for others, and meet other people. And being on here could perhaps lead others (who are silent) to Christ one way or another. Who are we to know...Christ works in mysterious ways. It's fair to agree to disagree, but it's also fair to state why each of us believes what we do and why without getting upset. I agree with GS, Internet message boards are NO reason to make anyone defensive...or ugly towards one another. We need to all (including myself) accept where others are in their walk with the Lord and remember that we don't know everything there is to know about God. Our faith is a mystery! :hug:

ServingHim

ServingHim

Posted
  • Group:  Diamond Member
  • Followers:  1
  • Topic Count:  14
  • Topics Per Day:  0.00
  • Content Count:  1,156
  • Content Per Day:  0.15
  • Reputation:   60
  • Days Won:  0
  • Joined:  07/19/2004
  • Status:  Offline
Posted
Great response. So, now we have at least gone from the bread and cup being the actual body and blood of Christ to "Christ being present" in the elements. With that I will not argue.

Peace and blessings to you, too, my friend. :rolleyes:

Yes, Christ is REALLY PRESENT under the elements of Bread and Wine (not just symbols of Him, but truly HIS BODY, BLOOD, SOUL, DIVINITY). Are we still on the same page my friend! :t2:

Guest Called

Guest Called

Posted
Posted
Some have even died due to their 'receiving the bread/wine (i.e. the Body and Blood) unworthily...I think Paul was very serious about this.

My boss hasn't died, he is sleeping with his girlfriend by his own admission and he still takes communion and he is a Eucharistic minister. :t2: Love that. :rolleyes:

GoodSamaritan

GoodSamaritan

Posted
  • Group:  Advanced Member
  • Followers:  0
  • Topic Count:  7
  • Topics Per Day:  0.00
  • Content Count:  146
  • Content Per Day:  0.02
  • Reputation:   0
  • Days Won:  0
  • Joined:  06/10/2004
  • Status:  Offline
Posted
The Bible is the SOLE Word of God. If you refuse to accept it, then like I said, go wrestle with God, not me.

I've made my case from Scripture, you have not. We can debate sola scriptura some other time--I still would like to see your exegesis regarding the verses you asked for and I provided. Were the first Christians, you know the ones taught by the Apostles, actually heretics?

And I've been called "weak" before  You are forgiven......

Read it again. I said your ARGUMENT is weak, not you! NOW who's getting defensive? :rolleyes:

ServingHim

ServingHim

Posted
  • Group:  Diamond Member
  • Followers:  1
  • Topic Count:  14
  • Topics Per Day:  0.00
  • Content Count:  1,156
  • Content Per Day:  0.15
  • Reputation:   60
  • Days Won:  0
  • Joined:  07/19/2004
  • Status:  Offline
Posted
Some have even died due to their 'receiving the bread/wine (i.e. the Body and Blood) unworthily...I think Paul was very serious about this.

My boss hasn't died, he is sleeping with his girlfriend by his own admission and he still takes communion and he is a Eucharistic minister. :t2: Love that. :rolleyes:

Paul didn't say "ALL", but "SOME" had died and are ill. We are NOT worthy, and our God is MERCIFUL as well...

GoodSamaritan

GoodSamaritan

Posted
  • Group:  Advanced Member
  • Followers:  0
  • Topic Count:  7
  • Topics Per Day:  0.00
  • Content Count:  146
  • Content Per Day:  0.02
  • Reputation:   0
  • Days Won:  0
  • Joined:  06/10/2004
  • Status:  Offline
Posted
My boss hasn't died, he is sleeping with his girlfriend by his own admission and he still takes communion and he is a Eucharistic minister.  Love that. 

Is he related to John Kerry or Tom Daschle? :rolleyes:

We Catholics can be despicable as the day is long...lol.

Guest Called

Guest Called

Posted
Posted
exegesis

Is that English? LOL! :t2:

Ooookay, just trying to lighten the mood....too many Catholic vs. everyone else posts today! HA! I am hungry...anyone got some taco's? :rolleyes:

ServingHim

ServingHim

Posted
  • Group:  Diamond Member
  • Followers:  1
  • Topic Count:  14
  • Topics Per Day:  0.00
  • Content Count:  1,156
  • Content Per Day:  0.15
  • Reputation:   60
  • Days Won:  0
  • Joined:  07/19/2004
  • Status:  Offline
Posted
My boss hasn't died, he is sleeping with his girlfriend by his own admission and he still takes communion and he is a Eucharistic minister.
Guest
This topic is now closed to further replies.
 Share
Go to topic listing

  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.

  • Our picks

    • Exhortation - October 24, 2024

      Albert Finch posted a blog entry in Albert Finch Ministry,

      You are coming up higher in this season – above the assignments of character assassination and verbal arrows sent to manage you, contain you, and derail your purpose. Where you have had your dreams and sleep robbed, as well as your peace and clarity robbed – leaving you feeling foggy, confused, and heavy – God is, right now, bringing freedom back -- now you will clearly see the smoke and mirrors that were set to distract you and you will disengage.

      Right now God is declaring a "no access zone" around you, and your enemies will no longer have any entry point into your life. Oil is being poured over you to restore the years that the locust ate and give you back your passion. This is where you will feel a fresh roar begin to erupt from your inner being, and a call to leave the trenches behind and begin your odyssey in your Christ calling moving you to bear fruit that remains as you minister to and disciple others into their Christ identity.

      This is where you leave the trenches and scale the mountain to fight from a different place, from victory, from peace, and from rest. Now watch as God leads you up higher above all the noise, above all the chaos, and shows you where you have been seated all along with Him in heavenly places where you are UNTOUCHABLE. This is where you leave the soul fight, and the mind battle, and learn to fight differently.

      You will know how to live like an eagle and lead others to the same place of safety and protection that God led you to, which broke you out of the silent prison you were in. Put your war boots on and get ready to fight back! Refuse to lay down -- get out of bed and rebuke what is coming at you. Remember where you are seated and live from that place.

      Acts 1:8 - “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses … to the end of the earth.”

       

      ALBERT FINCH MINISTRY
        • Thanks
        • This is Worthy
        • Thumbs Up
      • 3 replies
      Michael37

      Picked By

      Michael37,

    • The Simchat Torah War -- Is this a Water Breaking Moment of Revival?

      George posted a topic in Biblical Topic Videos,

      George Whitten, the visionary behind Worthy Ministries and Worthy News, explores the timing of the Simchat Torah War in Israel. Is this a water-breaking moment? Does the timing of the conflict on October 7 with Hamas signify something more significant on the horizon?

       



      This was a message delivered at Eitz Chaim Congregation in Dallas Texas on February 3, 2024.

      To sign up for our Worthy Brief -- https://worthybrief.com

      Be sure to keep up to date with world events from a Christian perspective by visiting Worthy News -- https://www.worthynews.com

      Visit our live blogging channel on Telegram -- https://t.me/worthywatch
      • 0 replies
      George

      Picked By

      George,

    • Understanding the Enemy!

      George posted a topic in Study Group,

      Understanding the Enemy!

      I thought I write about the flip side of a topic, and how to recognize the attempts of the enemy to destroy lives and how you can walk in His victory!

      For the Apostle Paul taught us not to be ignorant of enemy's tactics and strategies.

      2 Corinthians 2:112  Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices. 

      So often, we can learn lessons by learning and playing "devil's" advocate.  When we read this passage,

      Mar 3:26  And if Satan rise up against himself, and be divided, he cannot stand, but hath an end. 
      Mar 3:27  No man can enter into a strong man's house, and spoil his goods, except he will first bind the strongman; and then he will spoil his house. 

      Here we learn a lesson that in order to plunder one's house you must first BIND up the strongman.  While we realize in this particular passage this is referring to God binding up the strongman (Satan) and this is how Satan's house is plundered.  But if you carefully analyze the enemy -- you realize that he uses the same tactics on us!  Your house cannot be plundered -- unless you are first bound.   And then Satan can plunder your house!

      ... read more
        • Praise God!
        • Thumbs Up
      • 230 replies
      George

      Picked By

      George,

    • Daniel: Pictures of the Resurrection, Part 3

      George posted a topic in Study Group,

      Daniel: Pictures of the Resurrection, Part 3

      Shalom everyone,

      As we continue this study, I'll be focusing on Daniel and his picture of the resurrection and its connection with Yeshua (Jesus). 

      ... read more
      • 13 replies
      George

      Picked By

      George,

    • Abraham and Issac: Pictures of the Resurrection, Part 2

      George posted a topic in Study Group,

      Abraham and Issac: Pictures of the Resurrection, Part 2
      Shalom everyone,

      As we continue this series the next obvious sign of the resurrection in the Old Testament is the sign of Isaac and Abraham.

      Gen 22:1  After these things God tested Abraham and said to him, "Abraham!" And he said, "Here I am."
      Gen 22:2  He said, "Take your son, your only son Isaac, whom you love, and go to the land of Moriah, and offer him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains of which I shall tell you."

      So God "tests" Abraham and as a perfect picture of the coming sacrifice of God's only begotten Son (Yeshua - Jesus) God instructs Issac to go and sacrifice his son, Issac.  Where does he say to offer him?  On Moriah -- the exact location of the Temple Mount.

      ...read more
      • 20 replies
      George

      Picked By

      George,
    View All
×
×
  • Create New...