tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4987271399653590272.post8908694899029569039..comments2023-10-29T19:03:11.547-04:00Comments on A Pilgrim's Progress: Why Is the Lord's Supper More Often Like a Funeral Than a Celebration?Erichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07306854704766653209noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4987271399653590272.post-55814690359549700542015-06-13T07:58:16.859-04:002015-06-13T07:58:16.859-04:00Eric,
I believe that we have been trained thi...Eric,<br /><br /> I believe that we have been trained this way. As I have studied the church over the years and from first hand experience, I know that it is truly hard to understand. Why is there such a somber tone when we should be celebrating wholeheartedly? It is hard to take the institution out of the christian.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04751372497067446536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4987271399653590272.post-81377004318212029482015-06-13T04:45:33.186-04:002015-06-13T04:45:33.186-04:00John,
It is so true that while Christians rely on...John,<br /><br />It is so true that while Christians rely on Christ for salvation, when it comes to church life many act as if they are still waiting for Him to come the first time. It is bizarre.Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07306854704766653209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4987271399653590272.post-17964753523651352932015-06-13T01:08:07.879-04:002015-06-13T01:08:07.879-04:00Eric,
"Why would the church trade in a famil...Eric,<br /><br />"Why would the church trade in a family celebration for a funeral-like ceremony?"<br /><br />Because they have never been taught regarding the meaning of Jesus words,"It is finished!" They still live under the Old Covenant as if Christ never existed.Aussie Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16199918171163666399noreply@blogger.com