I think a child could grasp a few words in this passage
19Then he took a loaf of bread; and when he had thanked God for it, he broke it in pieces and gave it to the disciples, saying, “This is my body, given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” 20After supper he took another cup of wine and said, “This wine is the token of God’s new covenant to save you—an agreement sealed with the blood I will pour out for you.
Remembrance, Token, and Covenant. This is symbolic just as The Passover observance after The Exodus was a symbolic observance and remembrance. Jesus Christ is where He is asked to be and welcomed. Christ said where two or more gather in His name he is also there. People tend to think of Christ staying in heaven but scripture points otherwise. In spirit He dwells among those who believe.
I've said this many times. You can destroy every written paper of The Gospel and The Gospel will survive and be told. Not because man has kept it in existence but because it is written into our hearts. The Holy Spirit ministers what we need to know and understand to us. The Gates of Hell can not prevail against it. The new church the new foundation the Rock is GOD revealing Jesus Christ to us. The New Testament Church is one of revelation a one on one ministry from The Holy Spirit to man.
Peter was the leader of the Disciples but Paul through the revelation by The Holy Spirit wrote the basic guidance's for the churches to go by.
Why should people doubt that the establishment of other churches who worship Jesus Christ and proclaim Him as Lord and Savior are not part of GOD's plan? Differences in theological issues were there even among the chosen 12. As well a simple disagreement between Paul and Barnabas lead to their separation and doubled in effect their ministry outreach.
Which Church is The Church? The Church is the believers and followers of Jesus Christ who accept God's Covenant. It's basic, it's simple, it is so a child can learn it.
Matt ch 18 1About that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Which of us is greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven?” 2Jesus called a small child over to him and put the child among them. 3Then he said, “I assure you, unless you turn from your sins and become as little children, you will never get into the Kingdom of Heaven. 4Therefore, anyone who becomes as humble as this little child is the greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven. 5And anyone who welcomes a little child like this on my behalf is welcoming me. 6But if anyone causes one of these little ones who trusts in me to lose faith, it would be better for that person to be thrown into the sea with a large millstone tied around the neck.
I believe if GOD calls or The Holy Spirit leads a person a person to be a in a Catholic, Baptist, Methodist, Charismatic, or Pentecostal church etc which proclaim The Gospel then a person should do such. That is between them and GOD and for Him to sort out as to the whys and how comes. If GOD wants more Catholics, Baptist, or whatever it is certainly His right to call persons to that church via The Holy Spirit.
I believe the multitude of churches are merely a means or tool to spread The Gospel to all nations. I also believe that because I think this worlds time is quickly reaching it's end.
Well, thanks, but I am not advocating any denomination or religion. Just Jesus.
That said I believe the Catholic church is not truly Christian and as such is a mission field in need of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
But they are not the only one by far. I treat them all the same and speak to them of Jesus and the need to be born again and filled with the Spirit.
It is hard to find fault with truth.
You made my case till your last couple of paragraphs. These are the kinds of comments that have an ecumenical spirit that is not biblical.
Thanks, but I will continue on.