Do We Have to Use Bread and Wine to Take Communion?

Do We Have to Use Bread and Wine to Take Communion?

Author: Adriel Sanchez January 4, 2022 Duration: 25:01

Episode 873 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions.

Show Notes

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Questions in this Episode

1. Someone called in recently and said that they saw Jesus in person. But Jesus sent us the Holy Spirit upon his ascension. Why would he be here and make appearances to others if he has already sent us the Holy Spirit?

2. Starting in the pandemic I saw a lot of people watch church virtually and then some of them try to take communion at home with things other than bread and wine. Does it matter what things we use when we take communion?

3. Growing up, my mother-in-law gave my wife and her sister to a man and he abused them. My wife has gotten saved and found significant healing, but her sister is still suffering immensely from her time with him. How can we minister to her?

4. In Genesis 1, what is being discussed when it talks about God separating the waters and making a firmament?

5. If Jesus had to die to atone for sin, why was it a sin for men to crucify him?

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