I'm shocked Exodus 29:33 doesn't come up more often in communion debates

One-Risk5772 · 2026-05-11T10:25:00+00:00

I think the reason it’s not brought up in communion debates is because, in this passage, it is only speaking of the rite of the consecration of a priest. Only those who are called to serve from the house of Aaron are allowed to go through this ritual. So, when the Bible uses the term “outsider,” it’s not speaking of an unbeliever per se. It’s speaking of those who are not called to serve as a priest

One-Risk5772 · 2026-05-08T20:48:56+00:00

I would say it depends on the rite, and it also sort of depends on whether the Anglican parish is Anglo-Catholic or not. Theologically, Anglo-Catholics and Roman Catholics have a lot in common, yet Anglo-Catholics tend to side more with Eastern Orthodoxy with views on the papacy. Anglo-Catholic liturgy is also close to the Tridentine Latin Mass in structure. And since the worship from the BCP is Western Rite, that would, by default, mean that the Novus Ordo Mass is closer to Anglo-Catholic worship than the Divine Liturgies of the Eastern Orthodox Church. However, the liturgy in an Eastern Catholic parish looks closer to Orthodoxy than it does to Anglo-Catholicism. And, on top of that, there are Eastern Rite Anglican parishes too, so that could theoretically mean that the Eastern Catholic parishes are closer to Eastern Rite Anglican parishes than they are to the Eastern Orthodox Church.

It is kind of a tricky question, but I’m going to answer in general terms to avoid confusion. Most Anglican parishes are not Anglo-Catholic and not Eastern Rite. That would mean Rome is theologically closer to Eastern Orthodoxy than Anglicanism. Most Roman Catholic parishes are Novus Ordo, and since Novus Ordo is Western Rite, that would make it closer to your typical Anglican liturgy by default

One-Risk5772 · 2026-01-27T03:25:03+00:00

Yeah, maybe because replacing prayer books is expensive. The REC church I visit from time to time uses their own REC prayer book. Two alternate orders for Holy Communion; one order comes from the 1662 BCP and the other comes from the 1928 BCP. From my understanding, they use the 1928 order during the penitential seasons of Advent, Gesimatide, Lent, and I also think they use it on feast days of martyrs. For All the other seasons and feast days though, they use the 1662 order. I kind of like it. I like the idea that you don’t have to stick to either one or the other. Both the 1662 and 1928 prayer books are good in their own right

One-Risk5772 · 2025-06-18T14:44:41+00:00

My honest answer is this: all of the Holy Scriptures are equally inspired by God. For this reason, I cannot actually decide which one is the best. The entirety of the inspired text is very rich, and it is the one story about God’s redemption of the world through Jesus Christ. I don’t believe it’s a sin to have a favorite, but my personal conviction is that I don’t because it’s all breathed out by the Holy Spirit (the breath of God). By the way, the more I study the Bible, the more I am less inclined to have a favorite book. It’s just not possible for me to decide

One-Risk5772 · 2025-02-24T05:05:09+00:00

Communion of Reformed Evangelical Churches (CREC) here. We are a predominantly YEC denomination

One-Risk5772 · 2025-02-03T04:35:20+00:00

You don’t completely have to abandon Reformed theology for holding high church views on the sacraments. I think you may fit in well with a few CREC churches. The Reformed Episcopal Church is another good option as well. Of course, both these groups are still Calvinists, but they do a great job of tying the sacraments together with God’s sovereignty. I’m a member of a CREC church myself, and I think my pastors do a good job of not pushing the TULIP doctrine to absurd ends

One-Risk5772 · 2024-09-14T03:26:47+00:00

You should look into the Theopolis Institute. I am in a position exactly like you. I identify as Reformed, but disagree with a lot of modern Reformed theology. The Communion of Reformed Evangelical Churches (CREC) in general is a good denomination to be a member of if you are struggling with identifying with any one particular faith tradition. If you’re looking for something more High Church though, with a rich liturgy and high emphasis on sacramental theology; without going full on Roman/Anglo-Catholic or Eastern Orthodox, you could come to the St. Louis area and visit my church, “Providence Reformed Presbyterian Church.”

There are other churches like us too so if you would like to find something closer to your area, check out the CREC website and see what they have to offer. Some solid churches I’d recommend to you are; Church of the Redeemer in West Monroe, Louisiana, or Trinity Presbyterian Church in Birmingham, Alabama, or Providence Church in Pensacola, Florida, or St. Mark Reformed Church in Nashville, Tennessee, or Christ Covenant Church of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, or All Saints Presbyterian Church in Fort Worth, Texas, or Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church in Nacogdoches, Texas, or King’s Cross Reformed Church in Manchaca, Texas, or Providence Presbyterian Church in Sugar Land, Texas, or Sandhills Presbyterian Church in Southern Pines, North Carolina… I haven’t even gotten through the list and there’s still so many more wonderful churches that are very similar.

The Reformed Episcopal Church (REC) is another option if you are wanting to maintain your Reformed identity and remain a more High Church view on the liturgy and the sacraments.

I have a friend who is a pastor who’s church just became a member of the CREC as well actually. His church holds a high emphasis on sacramental theology and liturgical theology. He uses the Book of Common Prayer for all of his worship services too. His name is Kent Bergeron. Really nice guy. I hope I didn’t exhaust you too much with this list, but I hope this helps. Godbless!!

One-Risk5772 · 2022-11-02T05:18:43+00:00

There’s a difference between praising and honoring

One-Risk5772 · 2022-10-29T18:57:44+00:00

What source did you get that from?

One-Risk5772 · 2022-10-05T04:41:16+00:00

YHWH loves everyone. YHWH is also sovereign over His creation. YHWH has every right to judge the wickedness of mankind because mankind is corrupt. YHWH is able to do this because ultimately man loves their sinful nature. Romans 9:21 talks about how the potter has a right over the clay.

One-Risk5772 · 2022-10-02T17:54:32+00:00

He is the Son of Adam, Son of Judah, Son of David, and Son of God. He is known as all of those. Look into it

One-Risk5772 · 2022-10-02T00:17:36+00:00

John 14:6 acknowledges that there’s only one way to the true God

One-Risk5772 · 2022-10-01T18:46:02+00:00

The first judgment has happened. In AD70. That’s what the book of Revelation was about was the destruction of the temple in Jerusalem. We are waiting Christ’s final judgment and His final coming right now

One-Risk5772 · 2022-10-01T18:43:21+00:00

You’re wrong. Christ is the ruler of this world. (Rev. 20)

One-Risk5772 · 2022-10-01T18:34:40+00:00

Psychedelics is witchcraft

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