Third Hour Posted August 19, 2018 Report Share Posted August 19, 2018 If you're looking for an exegetically advanced article answering all your questions about the ordinance of the sacrament, I'm sorry to disappoint. Don't let my use of the word exegetically fool you, I'm just your average dude with gospel questions, just like you. The most recent questions that have been rattling around in my head have to do with the ordinance of the sacrament. Based on how heavily modern prophets emphasize the sabbath day and the sacrament's role in it, it seems like a HUGE DEAL—but as of late I've struggled to understand why the sacrament is such a huge deal. Is it more than just eight minutes of folding my arms and trying not to think about what I'm going to eat when I get home from church? If it's not a "saving" ordinance, it can't be that important, right? Apparently one of its purposes is to renew the covenant and blessings of baptism, but forgiveness of sin isn't exclusive to Sundays, so what makes the sacrament unique? What can I... View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emmanuel Goldstein Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 Sorry, but 'regular dudes' don't use the word exegetically, ever. Nice try though. dsnell 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwrfrk Posted August 24, 2018 Report Share Posted August 24, 2018 I think that depends on how much you critique pubications.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emmanuel Goldstein Posted August 27, 2018 Report Share Posted August 27, 2018 On 8/23/2018 at 10:14 PM, pwrfrk said: I think that depends on how much you critique pubications.... Not sure what a 'pubication' is? LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vort Posted August 27, 2018 Report Share Posted August 27, 2018 21 minutes ago, Emmanuel Goldstein said: Not sure what a 'pubication' is? LOL Pretty sure such discussions are a violation of the list rules. For shame! zil and anatess2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeuroTypical Posted August 27, 2018 Report Share Posted August 27, 2018 Google the Ken Starr report if you want to learn more. anatess2 and Vort 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emmanuel Goldstein Posted August 28, 2018 Report Share Posted August 28, 2018 19 hours ago, Vort said: Pretty sure such discussions are a violation of the list rules. For shame! Wow, I did not even go there in my thoughts guys. sick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anatess2 Posted August 28, 2018 Report Share Posted August 28, 2018 48 minutes ago, Emmanuel Goldstein said: Wow, I did not even go there in my thoughts guys. sick. See, didn't I tell ya the joke gets better when the other guy takes it seriously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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