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dreambrother
25th April 2006, 01:14 PM
Is it necessary in Christianity to recieve the blood of Christ for salvation? I don't think so really but I'm curious what others think.
HypnoToad
25th April 2006, 01:19 PM
Are you refering to Communion (Lord's Supper/Eucharist)? If so, there is no "requirement" to do it for salvation.
Kelly
25th April 2006, 02:01 PM
No, I do not think so. There are many examples of belief being righteous in the Bible. A good example is the thief on the cross. Ritual is not a requirement. God wants circumcised hearts.
Jessica Lauren
25th April 2006, 07:48 PM
No, not at all.
RMathison
25th April 2006, 09:56 PM
It is necessary SPIRITUALLY.

Receiving Christ in a 'Spiritual' way, is what the cup and the bread (although not required) represent.
Weasel7711
25th April 2006, 10:27 PM
Are you refering to Communion (Lord's Supper/Eucharist)? If so, there is no "requirement" to do it for salvation.

same questions, is this communion related or is it related to his death?
dignitized
25th April 2006, 10:47 PM
Is it necessary in Christianity to recieve the blood of Christ for salvation? I don't think so really but I'm curious what others think.In what way do you mean "recieve the blood"?
dignitized
25th April 2006, 10:49 PM
Are you refering to Communion (Lord's Supper/Eucharist)? If so, there is no "requirement" to do it for salvation. What about John 6:53?
GraceLikeRainFallsDown
26th April 2006, 12:17 AM
Is it necessary in Christianity to recieve the blood of Christ for salvation? I don't think so really but I'm curious what others think.
If I understand your questions correctly, I do not believe communion is necessary for salvation. But, when ever we follow Christ's command it brings us closer to him and we are blessed. So, I think by not having communion, a Christian misses out on blessings and a growing relationship with the Lord.
HypnoToad
26th April 2006, 12:35 AM
What about John 6:53?
It's called a "metaphor".
PearlOfGreatPrice
26th April 2006, 05:17 AM
"It is not some religious act which makes a Christian what he is, but participation in the suffering of God in the life of the world". Dietrich Bonhoeffer.

Having said that - communion is a sacrament, an outward sign of inward Grace. And as I think has already been said, spiritually it brings us closer to Him - it is a 'metaphorical' way in which seek for Christ to indwell in us. If you are not sure whether you should be partaking of communion, pray over this and allow God to lead you.

Blessings
PastorMikeJ
26th April 2006, 06:09 AM
It is pretty clear...all we have to do is accept Jesus as our Savior, repent of our sins and we are saved!!! Jesus told us that He is the Way, the Truth and the Light, through Him we come to the Father...

So no it is not required to be saved, to gain heaven..
dignitized
26th April 2006, 07:13 AM
It's called a "metaphor". rotfl! Christ NEVER began a metaphore with VERILY VERILY. When he began so - he was ALWAYS revealing a deep spiritual truth. What he says after that phrase is nothing less than absolute truth. Futher - if it was only a metaphore - why did He not correct those who believed that He spoke literally? Would Christ truly allow some one to walk away and never follow Him agains based on them misunderstanding what He spoke from His own lips?

NOW - given that he tells us what he meant by His Body and His blood in the last supper - there can be no talk of metaphore unless you believe Christ to be a liar. :wave:
lismore
26th April 2006, 07:31 AM
Is it necessary in Christianity to recieve the blood of Christ for salvation? I don't think so really but I'm curious what others think.

Yes it is.

In Exodus the blood of the passover lamb was put on the doorpost and the angel of death passed over.

Its the same with the blood of the lamb Jesus

Ephesians 2:13 NIV (http://www.ibs.org/niv/passagesearch.php?passage_request=Ephesians 2:13&niv=yes)
But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near through the blood of Christ.


Hebrews 10:19 NIV (http://www.ibs.org/niv/passagesearch.php?passage_request=Hebrews 10:19&niv=yes)
Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus,
Hebrews 13:12 NIV (http://www.ibs.org/niv/passagesearch.php?passage_request=Hebrews 13:12&niv=yes)
And so Jesus also suffered outside the city gate to make the people holy through his own blood.

1 John 1:7 NIV (http://www.ibs.org/niv/passagesearch.php?passage_request=1 John 1:7&niv=yes)
But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all [ Or every] sin.

Jesus made this sacrifice once for all so that all who believe in him will be sanctified by his blood. You have been washed in Jesus's blood by faith and now death will have no dominion.

P.S If anyone tries to sell you that this means a ritualised passover meal, with a little bit of bread and a little sip of wine then runaway!

^_^
CrazyforYeshua
26th April 2006, 08:33 AM
Communion in and of itself will not save you, nor is it required as a way of salvation. The way to salvation is Yeshua Himself, and in that way we receive His blood atonement for the covering of our sin.
lismore
26th April 2006, 08:35 AM
Communion in and of itself will not save you, nor is it required as a way of salvation. The way to salvation is Yeshua Himself, and in that way we receive His blood atonement for the covering of our sin.

Agreed:amen:
HypnoToad
26th April 2006, 12:17 PM
rotfl! Christ NEVER began a metaphore with VERILY VERILY. When he began so - he was ALWAYS revealing a deep spiritual truth. What he says after that phrase is nothing less than absolute truth. Futher - if it was only a metaphore - why did He not correct those who believed that He spoke literally? Would Christ truly allow some one to walk away and never follow Him agains based on them misunderstanding what He spoke from His own lips?

NOW - given that he tells us what he meant by His Body and His blood in the last supper - there can be no talk of metaphore unless you believe Christ to be a liar. :wave:
????????

I've never heard of the rule that a metaphor is a lie.
dignitized
26th April 2006, 04:38 PM
Communion in and of itself will not save you, nor is it required as a way of salvation. The way to salvation is Yeshua Himself, and in that way we receive His blood atonement for the covering of our sin.
COmmunion does not save you - but if you are saved you will partake of it. It is commanded. :wave: