On the Journey On the Journey with Matt and Ken, Ep. 38: The Real Presence – The New Passover
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Feb 10, 2021 Delve into the transformative journey of understanding the Eucharist from a Baptist perspective to Catholic insight. The discussion intricately connects the Exodus and Passover to Jesus' Last Supper, highlighting themes of sacrifice and salvation. Historical writings from the Church Fathers illuminate these concepts, enriching the conversation. Listeners are invited to reflect on the sacrificial nature of the Eucharist and its significant role in faith and community, while exploring its deep cultural connections.
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Ken's Conversion to Eucharist Sacrifice
- Ken Hensley shares his journey from rejecting to embracing the Eucharist as a sacrificial meal through reading early Church Fathers.
- This experience opened his mind to understanding Eucharistic doctrine beyond his Baptist background.
Early Church Saw Eucharist as Sacrifice
- Early Church writings uniformly describe the Eucharist as a sacrifice, not just a meal.
- This repeated pattern confirms the early Christian belief in the sacrificial nature of Communion.
Consistent Historic Eucharistic Belief
- Quotes from early Church Fathers span from around AD 50 to the 4th century, showing a consistent sacrificial view of the Eucharist.
- These sources are the main documents preserved from early Christianity, representing authentic early beliefs.
