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To: Mrs. Don-o
Christ's use of the word "real" (or "true") is still real and true. In contrasts with the word "metaphorical."

No, once again the Lord is stating the it is indeed meat and drink, not in what manner it was, but which He does reveal, with souls living by His word as He lived by the Father, (Jn. 6:57) by the word of god, thus the doing of it was His by "meat" which his disciples knew not of. (Jn. 4:32-34) and with His words being spirit and life. (Jn. 6:63)

Christ Himself is indeed the word of God, and the word of God is actually what is called "meat" and "drink" (milk) which (as received) regenerate , nourishes, and builds up, and nowhere is the Lord's supper the means of obtaining spiritual life in oneself. Thus by making the flesh and blood referred to out to be something physically consumed by which one obtains spiritual life in oneself then you are "indeed" "really" truly" reading into the text a teaching which Scripture does not teach!

185 posted on 09/19/2017 9:50:54 AM PDT by daniel1212 (Trust the risen Lord Jesus to save you as a damned and destitute sinner + be baptized + folllow Him)
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To: daniel1212
Scripture does teach this sacramental meaning, since Christ in John 6 was not just talking about His words or even His spirit, but, specifically, His Body and Blood. It's this incarnational aspect to which I would respectfully draw your intention.
186 posted on 09/19/2017 10:06:39 AM PDT by Mrs. Don-o (Stand fast and hold the traditions ye have been taught, whether by word or our epistle. 2 Thess 2:15)
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