I know this topic feels familiar -- one of those, "What can you say about that?" topics. However, this one is in my Top Ten list of least-examined doctrines. This brief introductory episode will give you a little feel for why.
Dr. Michael Heiser begins a new teaching series on the Lord’s Supper, arguing that despite being universally practiced, it is rarely examined critically within the church. He walks through six common assumptions—including real presence theology, ritual confession, child exclusion, and sacramental grace—and challenges listeners to ask: Where do these ideas come from in the biblical text? Using humor and theological precision, Heiser invites listeners to strip away creedal traditions and approach the Lord’s Table with renewed biblical clarity. The episode closes by assigning homework: read the actual biblical texts and identify where these theological claims are (or are not) grounded.
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i am sooo looking forward to this topic!
glad someone is!
Hey Dr. Heiser,
I am loving these. I’m getting a kick out of sharing them with my friends and th discussion that ensues. Keep ’em coming!
Nice intro. Looking forward to the series. Can you also deal with the timing? I’ve heard churches teach that the Lord’s supper must be taken every first day of the week or it’s unscriptural.
sure – send me a note on that by email so I don’t forget.
I agree that this is a much misunderstood practice. I think that wrapping up ‘New Covenant’ language with anamnesis confuses people. I’m looking forward to how you unpack all of this.