But vain in every respect are they who despise the entire…
““But vain in every respect are they who despise the entire dispensation of God, and disallow the salvation of the flesh, and treat with contempt its regeneration, maintaining that it is not capable of incorruption. But if this indeed do not attain salvation, then neither did the Lord redeem us with His blood, nor is the cup of the Eucharist the communion of His blood, nor the bread which we break the communion of His body. For blood can only come from veins and flesh, and whatsoever else makes up the substance of man, such as the Word of God was actually made. By His own blood he redeemed us, as also His apostle declares, “In whom we have redemption through His blood, even the remission of sins.” And””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Denial of Christ’s sacrificial blood undermines salvation; the Eucharist’s power lies in belief in that blood.
In simple terms: Rejecting Christ’s blood denies salvation; belief affirms it.
Key Takeaway
Believe in the sacrificial blood to receive redemption.
Themes
faith
salvation
Eucharist
theology
Mood
contemplative
reverent
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- church worship
- personal devotion
- theological study
Key Concepts
sacramental theology
Christology
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you accept the Eucharist as a means of grace?
- How does belief in Christ’s blood shape your spirituality?
A Different Perspective
Faith without belief in the sacrament is ineffective.