In Episode 1 of this series on the Sacraments, Marcus Lim joins myself and Caleb Conley to discuss the Eucharist, known most commonly as 'Communion,' from a Protestant perspective. A great deal of protestants believe that this action of eating bread and drinking wine is simply symbolic, however, there is a rich history behind the mystery of the Eucharist that may just help you to experience it in a different way than you have before.

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Bibliography

Turner, Geoffrey. "The Eucharist: Some Contemporary Perspectives: Introduction." New Blackfriars 88, 1014 (March 2007): 125-127.

Damascène, Jean. "Eucharist in the Bible." 1-8.

Howell, Kenneth J. "The Eucharist Anticipated in the Old Testament." in John Chrysostym, Theologian of the Eucharist, 53-84. Washington D.C.: Catholic University Press, 2024.

Lane, Dermot A. "The Eucharist as Sacrament of the Eschaton." The Furrow 47, 9 (Sep. 1996): 467-473.

O'Donoghue, Neil Xavier. "The Shape of the History of the Eucharist." New Blackfriars 93, 1043 (Jan. 2012): 71-83.

In Episode 2 of this series on the Ecumenical Councils of the Early Church, Christopher McCormick joins me again to delve even deeper into the Council of Nicaea. What is arguably the first Ecumenical Council, taking place in AD/CE 325, a variety of issues become debated, but none more popular than the Arian Controversy. What is now deemed a Christological heresy, helped the Church come to one place wherein they would discuss a singular doctrine that defined the specifics of Jesus as God, primarily, whether or not He was of the same substance as the Father. This council welcomes in the conversation of the first century that helped to develop the theological notion of the Trinity.

Therefore, it is one that is extraordinarily important for Christians to know about, and I believe as you come to understand it, you might just come to see the lack of clarity throughout Church history. Sometimes, it is hard to truly understand what happened during specific events and/or conversations, but in it all we can see Christ dwelling within His people and continuously bringing restoration to humanity as a whole.

If you enjoy the Peaceing it Back Together podcast and want to support it financially, you can do so at Patreon.Com/PeaceingItBackTogether. All proceeds go to the podcast and helping me continue my education as I currently am working to acquire my Masters in Theological Studies from Boston College.

Next episode, the video quality should be significantly better! I have been playing with since I only ever have really focused on the quality of my audio. It will be significantly better every episode, I pray haha.

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Bibliography

Chadwick, Henry. The Early Church. England: Penguin Books, 1967.

Davis, Leo D. The First Seven Ecumenical Councils (325-787): Their History and Theology (Theology and Life Series 21) (Volume 21). Collegeville, Minnesota: The Liturgical Press, 1983.

In Episode 3 of this series on 1 Peter, Caleb Conley and I discuss the second half of the Prooemium, vv. 6-12, and how Christians have a faith that stems from God's actions in the past, clings to that which He is doing in the present, and hopes for the coming glory that will be revealed when Christ returns. Peter develops the theological mind of his epistle in the first chapter, though, more than this, also sets up the backdrop for how Christians of the first century, and now, are to follow Jesus and live within their new found life in Christ.

If you enjoy the Peaceing it Back Together podcast and want to support it financially, you can do so at Patreon.Com/PeaceingItBackTogether. All proceeds go to the podcast and helping me continue my education as I currently am working to acquire my Masters in Theological Studies from Boston College.

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Caleb Conley:

Instagram: @Caleb.Conley
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Email: caleb.conley@praisegodministries.com

Bibliography:

Donelson, Lewis R. I & II Peter and Jude: A Commentary." Louisville, Kentucky: Westminster John Knox Press, 2010.

Achtemeier, Paul J. 1 Peter: A Commentary on First Peter. Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 1996. 74-93.

Bartlett, David L. Hebrews. “1 Peter,” in The General Epistles, and Revelation: Fortress Commentary on the Bible Study Edition. edited by Margaret Aymer, Cynthia Briggs Kittredge, & David A. Sanchez. 667-683. Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 2016.