The Eucharist: Sacrifice or Symbol?

I don't know about anyone else, but it took me awhile to get accustomed to Dr. Bergsma's understated delivery. Now, I really enjoy his approach; not only does he explain scripture clearly, but he provides examples that are biblically solid.

Been following Bergsma, along with Pitre, Hahn , Barber etc for years! So lucky to learn from them. Thank God

You are absolutely correct: the new testament= the new covenant= the eucharist

Bergsma really helps explain the Biblical languages and the Jewish service in relation to the Eucharist.

Love these videos; like fresh air everytime they come out.

Very clear explanation. Thank you Dr. Bergsma. I sometimes wonder how can the protestants think that the apostles celebrated eucharist as only symbolic and say that the catholic church made it up about the real presence in middle ages. So they mean that for more than 1300 years till the protestant reformation in 16th century the Christians around the world did it wrongly. So they mean, Jesus' work on what he actually wanted us to belief (symbolic rather than transubstanciation) was a failure for 1300 years, as the Christian throughout the world did not understand him till one man understood it more clearly in 16th century so he reformed the church by dividing the church. So the protestants believe that the Holy spirit did not work for nearly 1300 years as none of the Christian was given wisdom to understand what Jesus actually wanted us to do. How can men consider that the sufferings of Jesus be a failure to establish the real meaning of it for so many years. These protestant are like those followers in John 6 who did not understand Jesus when he said that the bread he gives is his flesh to eat.

The middle ages? “In church confess your sins, and do not come to your prayer with a guilty conscience. Such is the Way of Life…On the Lord’s own day, assemble in common to break bread and offer thanks; but first confess your sins, so that your SACRIFICE may be pure.” - Didache, 4:14,14:1 (c. A.D. 90)

Dr. Bergsma is the real deal. A true educator of Chris. God Bless You John and Thank You..

Funny. I lived in Groton CT for years and went to Pleasant Valley Baptist Church for years. Left CT, in 82 because the Navy brought our family to Wa.Small world. Thanks for a great video.

I don’t think I’ve ever heard that explained so well

Don't be a menu reader only, order the dish. Well said.

I lament how many years I received communion without really believing... I feel like He has to make it known on a personal level. He did that for me at the Adoration Chapel

AWESOME! Congratulations on the quality of the explanation.

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Amazing!

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Outstanding!