Shameless Popery #197 William Lane Craig’s Errors on the Eucharist and the Bible - Joe Heschmeyer
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Aug 5, 2025 The podcast dives into the heated theological debate surrounding the Eucharist, focusing on the contrasting views of William Lane Craig and Gavin Ortlund. It highlights the real presence of Christ in the sacrament, emphasizing its significance as more than mere symbolism. The discussion critiques the implications of receiving the Eucharist unworthily and explores the deep-rooted Jewish prohibitions against blood consumption. By examining biblical narratives, the show challenges common interpretations, particularly those presented by Craig, shedding light on this central doctrine.
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Eucharist as Sacrifice Explained
- 1 Corinthians 10 teaches the Eucharist as a sacrifice involving presence, sacrifice, and communion.
- Pagan and Old Testament sacrifices involved eating the sacrifice, paralleling communion with Christ in the Eucharist.
Communion in Eucharist Is Union With Christ
- Koinonia means communion or partnership with both Christ and among believers at the Eucharist.
- Communion with one another depends on first being united with Christ through the Eucharist.
Unworthy Reception Implies Real Presence
- Receiving the Eucharist unworthily is spiritually deadly, implying the real presence of Christ, not a mere symbol.
- Treating the Eucharist as only symbolic undermines the seriousness Paul associates with it.
