#41 – The Lord’s Supper

Apr 25, 2019

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Jen Wilkin

Jen Wilkin, JT English, Kyle Worley, and Mason King discuss the history and theology of the Lord’s Supper, exploring its different views and its connection to biblical and theological themes. They define the terms "ordinances" and "sacraments" and provide helpful definitions such as transubstantiation and consubstantiation. The hosts also discuss the significance of the Lord's Supper in corporate worship, emphasizing its role in remembrance and connection with fellow believers.

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Introduction

00:00 • 2min

The Role of Announcements and a Discussion on Handkerchiefs

02:11 • 2min

The Significance of the Lord's Supper

03:50 • 16min

Reflections on the Purpose of the Lord's Supper

19:36 • 2min

The Significance of the Lord's Supper and Different Views

21:21 • 4min

Consubstantiation and the Debate between Luther and Calvin

25:11 • 6min

The Role of the Lord's Supper in Corporate Worship

31:11 • 13min

Jen Wilkin, JT English, Kyle Worley, and Mason King discuss the history and theology of the Lord’s Supper.

Questions Covered in This Episode:

The Lord’s Supper is one of two ordinances/sacraments. What is an ordinance or sacrament?
Where would we go in the bible to talk about the Lord’s Supper?
How does the Lord’s supper connect with broader biblical/theological themes?
What is happening in the Lord’s supper?
What are the different views on the Lord’s Supper?

Helpful Definitions:

Ordinances: Baptism & the Lord’s Supper are the means by which the people of God rehearse the story of God communally.
Transubstantiation: The bread and the cup are literally transformed into the body and blood of Jesus. Jesus Christ’s presence is in the elements in a physical way.
Consubstantiation: Christ's presence is physically there but not that the elements are actually the body and blood of Jesus. His presence is in and around.
Spiritual Presence: In the elements and in the proceedings of communion Christ is spiritually present with his people.
Momoralism: Christ is not uniquely present physically or spiritually in the Lord’s supper. It is simply a sign of remembrance.
Eutychian: Confusing the divine and human properties of Jesus.
Nestorian: Separating the two natures of Jesus so that they are no longer the same person.

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

Matthew 26:26-29, Exodus 12, Jeremiah 31, Isaiah, Revelation 19, Exodus 16

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