John 6:22-7:1 (spring, AD 29) In Part Two, we looked at three reasons that contribute to our knowing that Jesus was being metaphorical in John chapter six about eating his body and blood. Here are another eight reasons: Eucharist is never coupled with repentance and faith in Scripture as being part of salvation. Elsewhere in … More Day 55: Jesus isn’t bread, Part 3
John 6:22-7:1 (spring, AD 29) Yesterday we thought about why it’s important to understand Jesus’ teaching here, and his instructions at the Last Supper, to be an important memorial and not a literal flesh-eating. Today and tomorrow we will look at ten Biblical reasons (because they’re the only valid ones), that contribute to our certainty … More Day 54: Jesus isn't bread, part 2
John 6:22-7:1 (spring, AD 29) According to the doctrine of the Eucharist, taking the Lord’s Supper is not only a memorial, but also part of how we receive salvation[1][2][3]. It claims that the bread and wine literally turn into Jesus’ body when and because the priest prays over them (known as ‘transubstantiation’). It also states … More Day 53: Jesus isn't bread, part 1
John 6:22-7:1 (spring, AD 29) We’re going to hang out here for three days. For today, here’s my summary version – in script form – of the passage: Narrator: Jesus had cross the Sea of Galilee by boat, where he fed the 5,000. After that he slipped away under cover of darkness, walked half-way across … More Day 52: Jesus the bread of life
