1393. Holy Communion separates us from sin. the body of Christ we receive in Holy Communion is “given up for us,” and the blood we drink “shed for the many for the forgiveness of sins.” For this reason the Eucharist cannot unite us to Christ without at the same time cleansing us from past sins and preserving us from future sins:
For as often as we eat this bread and drink the cup, we proclaim the death of the Lord. If we proclaim the Lord’s death, we proclaim the forgiveness of sins. If, as often as his blood is poured out, it is poured for the forgiveness of sins, I should always receive it, so that it may always forgive my sins. Because I always sin, I should always have a remedy.227
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
34. What are the most ancient symbols (professions) of faith?
577. What is the prayer of the Hour of Jesus?
26. Who are the principal witnesses of the obedience of faith in the Sacred Scriptures?
202. What is the meaning of the term “body” (or “flesh”) and what importance does it have?
54. How did God create the universe?
217. What is the meaning of the word “Amen” with which we conclude our profession of faith?
148. Are there other names and images with which the Bible speaks about the Church?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
How important is the Word of God in the Christian life according to 2 Timothy 3:16-17?
What is the significance of Aeneas’ healing and Dorcas’ resurrection in Acts 9:32-43?
What is Ahijah’s prophecy in 1 Kings 11 and what is its importance in Israel’s history?
What does the Bible say about divine justice in Deuteronomy 32:4?
Understanding God’s sovereignty through the Psalms (Psalm 33:6-9)
What does the statement “God so loved the world that he gave his son” in John 3:16 mean?
Christ’s Return: What Do We Know and What Do We Hope (2 Thessalonians 2:1-12)?
