Bible Discussion Thread

What is reconciliation 1st communion confirmation

Candle, Hi! Not sure if this is a whole question or a 2 part but I'll do my best to break it down. Reconciliation by Webster's def. 1] to restore, resolve, or settle, 2] to make consistent, 3] to cause to submit to something unpleasant, 4] to check or balance. Biblical def. 1] the act of reconciling 2 parties or renewal of friendship after enmity. 2] by which sinners are reconciled and brought into favor with God. Biblically used 8 times, Lev.8;15, 2 Corinth. 5:19, Heb. 2:17 (to note the common ones). Communion simply means to have fellowship with God, and or his people by His Spirit. Both Web. and Bible say the same. Used only 3 times in scripture twice in the same verse and all in the letters to the Corinthian church. Confirmation again both basically say the same; the act of confirming or establishing, being MORE FIRM. Lets put it all together, but please do not just read the scriptures I give but read the whole chapters to put it in context and better perspective. The Blood of Christ is not to be mishandled, treated with disrespect, and or otherwise scoffed at. It was His Blood that was shed at Calvary, therefore there is Power, healing, deliverance, and ultimately Salvation through His Blood for us today. When Jesus said take this cup drink, for this is the New Test. in my blood... Luke 22: 20(please forgive me I paraphrased) He was setting the example (as typology it wasn't real blood) for the church to do the same in the days to come but to be mindful and careful as oft as you do it setting the precept for the first communion(for us) but being the last fellowship for Him. The reconciliation part well...I think 2 Corinth. 5:19 says it all ever since Adam sinned it put enmity between God and man. After God created everything(including the angels) He saw that it was good but still there was something missing, He wanted something to worship Him on his own free will hence the man but sin entered the picture and well we had to have reconciliation, be Blessed. Gerald