To: Marysecretary
Protestants differ from Catholics on the meaning of that scripture and we always will. The Eucharist is not Christ and therefore it cannot save.
It's right there in Scripture, friend, clear as could be.
"Then Jesus said to them: Amen, amen I say unto you: Except you eat the flesh of the Son of man, and drink his blood, you shall not have life in you."
The Eucharist is the body and blood of Christ. Protestants differ from Catholics and Orthodox Christians on this issue because they have to, not because they are teaching the truth.
To base one's entire theology upon Sola Scriptura but reject Christ's clear and unequivocal teaching on the Eucharist is the ultimate paradox.
As a fellow Christian, I want you to have the fullness of the Faith. The Eucharist is a wonderful gift instituted by Christ himself. I pray that you will one day be able to experience the immediacy of Christ's love via the gift of His Real Presence.
To: Antoninus; Marysecretary; Dr. Eckleburg
I like the appeal to Sola Scriptura when it suits you. How do you determine when to use it and when not to?
2,058 posted on
06/04/2008 1:48:43 PM PDT by
1000 silverlings
(Everything that deceives also enchants: Plato)
To: Antoninus
I thought the ultimate paradox was the fact that sola scriptura does not appear in Scripture.
2,062 posted on
06/04/2008 1:51:11 PM PDT by
Petronski
(Scripture & Tradition must be accepted & honored w/equal sentiments of devotion & reverence. CCC 82)
To: Antoninus
I take communion in our church and it’s a wonderful experience. Do I believe it is the actual blood and body of our Lord Jesus Christ? Of course not. I already have the fullness of faith found in my Lord Jesus Christ and in His Holy Spirit which indwells me.
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