Shameless Popery #163 Does the Mass Put Jesus Back on the Cross? - Joe Heschmeyer
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Apr 17, 2025 The podcast dives into the significance of the Eucharist in Catholicism, addressing misconceptions about the Mass being a recrucifixion of Christ. It clarifies the scriptural meaning behind 'It is finished,' revealing deeper layers of understanding related to Jesus's sacrifice. The discussion explores biblical sacrifices, especially the Passover, and emphasizes how the Eucharist connects to the Old Testament sacrificial system, enriching faith and worship for believers.
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Mass Is One Single Sacrifice
- The Catholic Church teaches the Mass and Christ's sacrifice on the Cross are one single sacrifice.
- The difference is in the manner: bloody once on the Cross, unbloody in the Eucharist.
One-Time Offering Understanding
- Hebrews 7:27 says Christ offered himself once "for all" and doesn't need to offer sacrifices daily.
- Catholics understand this doesn't contradict the Mass as participation in one sacrifice, not repeated crucifixions.
Tetelestai Means Scripture Fulfilled
- The common evangelical claim that "tetelestai" means 'paid in full' debt is historically incorrect.
- The Greek usage better fits Christ declaring scripture fulfilled, not debt settled.