Is it difficult for you to accept that by a prayer of consecration from a Catholic priest over bread and wine could become the actual body and blood of Jesus primarily because you cannot observe the physical change? Yes___No___
Regarding the Eucharist and transubstantiation, having some biblical fundamentals will lead one toward a manageable understanding on these subjects. By answering these questions below, a barometer of one’s biblical clarity on this subject can help be determined.
On a scale of 1-5, how would you rate your knowledge about Melchizedek’s purpose for being in the Bible?
On a scale of 1-5, how would you rate your knowledge about key passages in 1 Corinthians 10 and 11 which deals with communion and the last supper?
On a scale of 1-5, how would you rate your knowledge from Hebrews 7-10 regarding the Old Testament sacrifices, the tabernacle, and the priesthood?
On a scale of 1-5 how would you rate your knowledge on Jesus' discourse in John 6 regarding this abbreviated passage “...he that eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life...”?
On a scale of 1-5, how would you rate your knowledge about the book of Malachi regarding sacrifices?
Choice: Regarding John 2, Though impossible, I believe that Jesus changed the water into wine at the wedding feast in Cana for the following reason(s):
Obey His mother
Keep the wedding festivities going to honor the bride and groom.
Give a prophetic glimpse into the changing of wine into Christs blood at The Last Supper. Uniquely, this would be His last miracle culminating His first miracle and both of which relate to the substantial changing of physical elements.
None of the above
Here is the most common roadblock to understanding the Catholic view of the Eucharist. “I can not see the elements of bread and wine change nor can I see the results of a physical change.
Here is an antidote for that common roadblock. An observation of your own conversion to Christianity.
If you do not believe baptism was a part of bring you to Christ, then pass on this question. If you do believe baptism is/was integral in your conversion, Acts 22:16 shows that baptism washed away your sins. Did you or anyone physically see those sins washed away? Ref. “And now why do you wait? Rise and be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling on his name”.
Was it a simple personal prayer of repentance along with a belief in the risen Christ that allowed Jesus to come in your life? Yes___No___
When you asked Jesus Christ to come into your life and dwell in you, were you changed? Yes___No___
If yes, could anyone tell from your physical presence or an immediate observation that Jesus did come into your life? Yes___No___
If no, then if your unseen, internal or invisible person was indeed changed, but not your seen, visible, or external presence changed, then should others believe you were immediately changed? Yes___No___
If that unseen physical change definitely occurred in your life without scientific proof, isn’t it plausible for someone to accept and believe that bread and wine is changed to body and blood without a noticeable or scientific physical change? Yes___No___
Question: Can you explain how Jesus shedding his blood two thousand years ago is efficacious for the forgiveness of your sins today? Question: Have you ever sung a song about the Blood of Jesus? Something like; “Oh, the Blood of Jesus, what can wash away my sin, nothing but the Blood of Jesus” Without seeing sin washed away, wouldn’t many say that your belief is a baseless, subjective, and lacks all scientific credibility? Always looking for your comments or questions either here or at stevegleasoncatholic@gmail.com
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