Issues, Etc. What Does the Sacrament of the Altar Do? – Pr. Jeff Hemmer, 7/25/25 (2063)
Jul 25, 2025
Pr. Jeff Hemmer, Pastor of Bethany Lutheran Church and author of "Man Up! The Quest for Masculinity," delves into the transformative power of the Sacrament of the Altar. He highlights Martin Luther's insights on its significance, emphasizing forgiveness and Christ's true presence. Hemmer discusses the essential role of faith in communion and the communal nature of the sacrament. He also connects the importance of remembrance to community support and disaster response, underscoring the sacrament's role as spiritual nourishment for believers.
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Lord's Supper: More Than Remembrance
- The Lord's Supper is not just remembrance but a real delivery of Jesus' body and blood for our forgiveness.
- Remembrance is active and mutual between us and Jesus, emphasizing forgiveness over mere memory.
Given and Shed for You Explained
- "Given and shed for you for the forgiveness of sins" summarizes Jesus' institution of the Lord's Supper.
- It connects the historical death of Jesus to the ongoing delivery of forgiveness through the sacrament.
Forgiveness: Objective and Subjective
- Jesus' forgiveness in the Lord's Supper is both objectively won at the cross and subjectively delivered in the sacrament.
- Forgiveness includes eternal life and salvation as a whole package, not just sin removal.
