Shameless Popery #150 Why Catholic Mass is ESSENTIAL to Christianity (and completely Biblical) - Joe Heschmeyer
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Mar 4, 2025 Joe Heschmeyer passionately defends the Catholic Mass as a propitiatory sacrifice, integral to Christian faith and rich in Scripture. He uncovers historical insights from Church Fathers and Reformers like Martin Luther, highlighting the Mass's scriptural foundations. The discussion delves into the significance of the Eucharist, emphasizing its connection to Christ's body and blood, while linking it to Old Testament traditions. Heschmeyer argues that the Mass embodies a transformative worship experience, essential to the lived expression of Catholicism.
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Mass as Propitiatory Sacrifice
- The Mass, a propitiatory sacrifice appeasing God, was universally accepted for 1500 years.
- Reformers like Luther and Calvin criticized this view, claiming it obscured the original Lord's Supper.
Old Testament Prophecies of the Eucharist
- The Old Testament predicts Gentile priests offering pure sacrifices.
- Malachi prophesies a pure offering at the Lord's table, foreshadowing the Eucharist.
Paul's Eucharistic Discourse
- Paul links the Eucharist to both the blood of Christ and the unity of the Church.
- He compares the 'table of the Lord' to pagan altars, highlighting the Eucharist's sacrificial nature.