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To: MHGinTN
Sounds like ‘get institutionalized’ doesn’t it?

That's exactly what it sounds like. If there is so much emphasis on the sacraments for eternal salvation, then it is extremely important WHO administers them and the very precise nature in which it is done. After all, you can't have just anyone passing around the "bodily presence" of the Lord Jesus Christ -- it requires a priest or bishop.
11 posted on 05/13/2018 8:14:15 PM PDT by EliRoom8
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To: EliRoom8

You forget the priesthood of all believers. I believe Jesus is present Body and Blood in His supper, in with and under the bread and the wine. God created the physical universe and He knows we are physical creatures. Communion is grace = grace we can see, feel, smell and taste. It is important that our Lord comes to His physical creatures in a physical way.

Does that mean we worship the elements? Of course not. The focus is not on the elements or who distributes them. The focus is on the Lord who is truly present in His Supper = just as He said. I do not entirely understand how this happens, but then I don’t expect to entirely understand God with my limited understanding. I can however simply believe and come to His Table as He commands.


12 posted on 05/13/2018 8:25:17 PM PDT by Mom MD ( .)
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To: EliRoom8

It is far worse than that: how is it explained that a practicing sexual degenerate who is Biblically identified as an abomination can administer these ‘critical sacraments’ with efficacy? Satan comes with all signs and lying wonders. To deceive even the elect if it were possible. Stay vigilant my FRiend.


13 posted on 05/13/2018 8:26:34 PM PDT by MHGinTN (A dispensational perspective is a powerful tool for discernment)
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