Mysterium, Sacramentum & Our Cognitive Limits In Theology

[Colby]

Thank you for this wonderful sermon, pastor. What I have found helpful in thinking on these truths is to say that we are right to be in wonder and amazement at these mysteries of our faith. I count the mysteries of our faith to include the Trinity, the Hypostatic Union, our union with Christ, and the work of the Sacraments. Certainly there are many others, but these always come to mind for me. The biggest danger, to sum it up, on this topic is that we make our thoughts carnal and fleshly. This is the error of Rome and the Lutherans, not to mention the memorialists to a lesser degree. While we can learn from the Lutherans particularly in their acceptance of mystery, here their acceptance of mystery is flawed. The Reformed view itself embraces mystery in a correct, humble, and God-honoring way. Your sermon here was very helpful in not only confirming the instincts I have given above, but also in demonstrating the humility and reverence that should accompany our minds as we come to the table and commune as a body with Christ. Once again, this sermon was tremendously helpful. Blessings!

[edwardanthony]

I understand "my union" with Christ, (as much as has been revealed to me today) and I believe because I do understand it for where it is at this moment, it makes me know that I don't understand this "union" in its completeness, and most likely never will on this side of the grave. >1 Corinthians13:12 “For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known.” 😀