Comments on: The Lord’s Supper, Food, Nourishment, Grace, and Symbolism http://thepreacher.cac2.net/2007/09/14/the-lords-supper-food-nourishment-grace-and-symbolism/ Fear God and keep His commandments; for this is the whole duty of man - Ecclesiastes 12:13 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 23:07:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Charles http://thepreacher.cac2.net/2007/09/14/the-lords-supper-food-nourishment-grace-and-symbolism/comment-page-1/#comment-749 Charles Fri, 21 Sep 2007 03:46:09 +0000 http://thepreacher.cac2.net/2007/09/14/the-lords-supper-food-nourishment-grace-and-symbolism/#comment-749 Bruce, Ariel, Jamie, Randall, Thanks so much for the read and the comments. Charles. Bruce, Ariel, Jamie, Randall,
Thanks so much for the read and the comments.

Charles.

]]> By: Charles http://thepreacher.cac2.net/2007/09/14/the-lords-supper-food-nourishment-grace-and-symbolism/comment-page-1/#comment-1555 Charles Fri, 21 Sep 2007 03:46:00 +0000 http://thepreacher.cac2.net/2007/09/14/the-lords-supper-food-nourishment-grace-and-symbolism/#comment-1555 Bruce, Ariel, Jamie, Randall, Thanks so much for the read and the comments. Charles. Bruce, Ariel, Jamie, Randall,
Thanks so much for the read and the comments.

Charles.

]]> By: Jamie http://thepreacher.cac2.net/2007/09/14/the-lords-supper-food-nourishment-grace-and-symbolism/comment-page-1/#comment-748 Jamie Fri, 21 Sep 2007 02:44:17 +0000 http://thepreacher.cac2.net/2007/09/14/the-lords-supper-food-nourishment-grace-and-symbolism/#comment-748 Sorry for being really delayed in replying here, but I appreciated this post. I tend toward viewing communion as very symbolic, but there is a risk in that of undermining the significance of the ritual. Even if it's symbolic, it's still a means of grace, as you point out. Sorry for being really delayed in replying here, but I appreciated this post. I tend toward viewing communion as very symbolic, but there is a risk in that of undermining the significance of the ritual. Even if it’s symbolic, it’s still a means of grace, as you point out.

]]> By: Jamie http://thepreacher.cac2.net/2007/09/14/the-lords-supper-food-nourishment-grace-and-symbolism/comment-page-1/#comment-1554 Jamie Fri, 21 Sep 2007 02:44:00 +0000 http://thepreacher.cac2.net/2007/09/14/the-lords-supper-food-nourishment-grace-and-symbolism/#comment-1554 Sorry for being really delayed in replying here, but I appreciated this post. I tend toward viewing communion as very symbolic, but there is a risk in that of undermining the significance of the ritual. Even if it's symbolic, it's still a means of grace, as you point out. Sorry for being really delayed in replying here, but I appreciated this post. I tend toward viewing communion as very symbolic, but there is a risk in that of undermining the significance of the ritual. Even if it’s symbolic, it’s still a means of grace, as you point out.

]]> By: The Preacher » Blog Archive » The Reality of Symbols http://thepreacher.cac2.net/2007/09/14/the-lords-supper-food-nourishment-grace-and-symbolism/comment-page-1/#comment-755 The Preacher » Blog Archive » The Reality of Symbols Tue, 18 Sep 2007 01:09:52 +0000 http://thepreacher.cac2.net/2007/09/14/the-lords-supper-food-nourishment-grace-and-symbolism/#comment-755 [...] my last post, I discussed the nature of the sacraments and how referring to them as “mere” symbols [...] [...] my last post, I discussed the nature of the sacraments and how referring to them as “mere” symbols [...]

]]> By: R. Sherman http://thepreacher.cac2.net/2007/09/14/the-lords-supper-food-nourishment-grace-and-symbolism/comment-page-1/#comment-750 R. Sherman Sun, 16 Sep 2007 15:11:24 +0000 http://thepreacher.cac2.net/2007/09/14/the-lords-supper-food-nourishment-grace-and-symbolism/#comment-750 Spot on. This is why we are called to examine ourselves <b>before</b> we take communion. Our hearts must be right with God, because it is a very serious matter. Cheers. Spot on.

This is why we are called to examine ourselves before we take communion. Our hearts must be right with God, because it is a very serious matter.

Cheers.

]]> By: R. Sherman http://thepreacher.cac2.net/2007/09/14/the-lords-supper-food-nourishment-grace-and-symbolism/comment-page-1/#comment-1556 R. Sherman Sun, 16 Sep 2007 15:11:00 +0000 http://thepreacher.cac2.net/2007/09/14/the-lords-supper-food-nourishment-grace-and-symbolism/#comment-1556 Spot on. This is why we are called to examine ourselves <b>before</b> we take communion. Our hearts must be right with God, because it is a very serious matter. Cheers. Spot on.

This is why we are called to examine ourselves before we take communion. Our hearts must be right with God, because it is a very serious matter.

Cheers.

]]> By: Ariel http://thepreacher.cac2.net/2007/09/14/the-lords-supper-food-nourishment-grace-and-symbolism/comment-page-1/#comment-751 Ariel Sat, 15 Sep 2007 15:31:11 +0000 http://thepreacher.cac2.net/2007/09/14/the-lords-supper-food-nourishment-grace-and-symbolism/#comment-751 Thanks for the clarification. I think your point is a good one. Saying that communion is "merely" symbolic is kind of like saying that getting dunked in cold water is "merely" symbolic. Both are real experiences. I like Calvin's position on communion, in that he says there is a real spiritual blessing for those who take communion in faith, since it's a means of grace God has chosen to use. No magic, no smoke & mirrors, but a potential remembrance of and meeting with the risen Christ. Thanks for the clarification. I think your point is a good one. Saying that communion is “merely” symbolic is kind of like saying that getting dunked in cold water is “merely” symbolic. Both are real experiences. I like Calvin’s position on communion, in that he says there is a real spiritual blessing for those who take communion in faith, since it’s a means of grace God has chosen to use. No magic, no smoke & mirrors, but a potential remembrance of and meeting with the risen Christ.

]]> By: Ariel http://thepreacher.cac2.net/2007/09/14/the-lords-supper-food-nourishment-grace-and-symbolism/comment-page-1/#comment-1557 Ariel Sat, 15 Sep 2007 15:31:00 +0000 http://thepreacher.cac2.net/2007/09/14/the-lords-supper-food-nourishment-grace-and-symbolism/#comment-1557 Thanks for the clarification. I think your point is a good one. Saying that communion is "merely" symbolic is kind of like saying that getting dunked in cold water is "merely" symbolic. Both are real experiences. I like Calvin's position on communion, in that he says there is a real spiritual blessing for those who take communion in faith, since it's a means of grace God has chosen to use. No magic, no smoke & mirrors, but a potential remembrance of and meeting with the risen Christ. Thanks for the clarification. I think your point is a good one. Saying that communion is “merely” symbolic is kind of like saying that getting dunked in cold water is “merely” symbolic. Both are real experiences. I like Calvin’s position on communion, in that he says there is a real spiritual blessing for those who take communion in faith, since it’s a means of grace God has chosen to use. No magic, no smoke & mirrors, but a potential remembrance of and meeting with the risen Christ.

]]> By: BruceA http://thepreacher.cac2.net/2007/09/14/the-lords-supper-food-nourishment-grace-and-symbolism/comment-page-1/#comment-754 BruceA Sat, 15 Sep 2007 06:39:53 +0000 http://thepreacher.cac2.net/2007/09/14/the-lords-supper-food-nourishment-grace-and-symbolism/#comment-754 Good post. I grew up believing that communion was just symbolic. Then I went to a Lutheran college, where I heard about the doctrine of consubstantiation. At first I thought it was strange, but it did make me pay attention to what was really happening when I took communion. And communion became more than a symbol. I'm not sure I can find the words to convey it, but now when I take communion, I am connecting with Christ in a different way from normal, everyday experience. And there is a part of me that recognizes this even if I don't "feel" anything special. In this very real sense, communion has become a means of grace to me. Good post.

I grew up believing that communion was just symbolic. Then I went to a Lutheran college, where I heard about the doctrine of consubstantiation. At first I thought it was strange, but it did make me pay attention to what was really happening when I took communion. And communion became more than a symbol. I’m not sure I can find the words to convey it, but now when I take communion, I am connecting with Christ in a different way from normal, everyday experience. And there is a part of me that recognizes this even if I don’t “feel” anything special. In this very real sense, communion has become a means of grace to me.

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