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It is a divine mystery; a miracle. Most Christians not only know that the real presence is a fulfilment of our Lord's promise to be with us always, but we also believe in miracles, and accept them when they happen. In the case of the Eucharist, each and every time it is celebrated and shared...

So true; and while maybe not talking directly about the Eucharist, it does point towards it. Very similar to Isaac and his son Jacob pointing towards the sacrifice of Jesus on the Cross; Jacob doing his father's will, carrying the wood for his sacrifice just as Jesus carried the cross for his...

Just a note; here in Canada our conservative synod uses Deacon universally. The duties of male and female are different. Deacon is also used for a layman serving as a Deacon; readings, assisting with preparation and distribution of the Eucharist, and at the end of the service the Benedicamus...

It is good to do what our Lord tells us to do. He gives us food and tells us to eat; so we should do. In the garden, there was one food he said not to eat; look what happened when Adam and Eve ate what they were told not to... For context, might I ask why you seem to have dedicated the rest...

We can't be much more plain either about the fact that Jesus also said "this is my body", "this is my blood". As far as Ellicot's Commentary goes; if you want to start a war of commentary's, there are Orthodox, Lutheran, Catholic and Anglican commentaries that support the more Scriptural...

As a confessional Lutheran, I will give you the same advice I would give someone in our church desiring that we start ordaining women; Pray about it, Read Scripture, and if you feel that ordination of men only is intolerable for your, then I would suggest some of the other Synods or the Anglican...

Most Christians are like kittens; warm, fuzzy, cute and appealing... and that is before they have their eyes opened. LOL

In A Christmas Carol, it is a story of repentance, but also highlights a very works-based Justification and redemption... A Christmas devoid of Christ and the Gospel; just how todays society likes it. All that's missing is a fat bugger in a read suit. LOL

Not in my Church. LOL

Indeed, it is a First Century doctrine; read your New Testament.

The cup spoken of in the garden and Christ on the Cross show us that it was indeed the Father's will that He lay down His life for us. The institution of the Sacrament in the upper room was/is, as scripture says, a foretaste of the the feast to come in heaven. Through it we are joined to the...

From a Lutheran perspective; both. Why? Because Scripture referres to it both ways.

Not asking; telling.

And those who say it is only a metaphor don't understand what a mystery or a miracle is..

Then you deny the very body and blood of our Lord being physically present in, with and under the Bread and wine. I understand.

Or lack of faith in the Efficacy, or that it is what it is; the very body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ. There are no limits to God.

So sorry you continue to miss my point. Yes, he pre-existed His incarnation. His humanity did not. Again, from Scripture as we confess in the Nicene Creed: who for us men, and for our salvation, came down from heaven, and was incarnate by the Holy Ghost and of the Virgin Mary, and was made...

Except His humanity did have a beginning; but from that point His dual nature, true God and true man eternally. The Nicene Creed confesses that Jesus Christ was "begotten by the Father before all worlds"; until He was "incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the Virgin Mary and was made man". His...

Even those who receive in an unworthy manner, still receive, such is why it can be harmful physically, and spiritually detrimental. Such is why Churches that take the Eucharist and Scripture seriously generally practice closed communion. Not because they think they are better, but because the...

Explain please; how did I disagree with your post. His humanity is now glorified and eternal; prior to the annunciation, His humanity did not exist. The start point is finite, the result, eternal. His Humanity did not pre-exist creation. His humanity was not begotten from eternity as was His...