Heidelcast Heidelminicast: Calvin's Short Treatise on the Lord's Supper (3)
May 8, 2025
Explore the profound benefits of the Lord's Supper through John Calvin's eyes. Discover how this sacrament offers comfort to those wrestling with sin and the hope of resurrection. Delve into its significance as a vital act of remembrance of Christ's sacrifice, emphasizing the assurance of reconciliation and salvation. Learn why participating in both the body and blood of Christ is essential for accessing spiritual graces and deepening faith.
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Supper as a Mirror of Christ
- The Lord's Supper acts as a mirror to reflect Jesus Christ's crucifixion and resurrection for our salvation.
- It assures us that despite our sins, God accepts us as righteous through Christ's grace.
Substance and Efficacy of Supper
- The substance and efficacy of the Lord's Supper is Jesus Christ and the graces we receive through Him.
- Participating in His body and blood symbolizes receiving the benefits of His death and resurrection for salvation.
Bread and Wine as Visible Signs
- The bread and wine are visible signs representing Christ's body and blood, instruments for distributing spiritual life to us.
- This visible representation helps our senses comprehend the spiritual communion with Christ's humanity and spirit.
