75. Communion A sign of the New Covenant 1 Co 11:23–34
When Paul says, "For I received from the Lord," he implies that what he's about to convey is not merely his opinion but a revelation he received directly from Jesus Christ. However, the New Testament doesn't specify when or how Paul received this instruction.
Though the Bible recounts Paul's encounter with Jesus on the road to Damascus, it doesn't explicitly mention Jesus instructing Paul regarding the Lord's Supper. Despite Paul's numerous mystical experiences, including his journey to the third heaven, there's little mention of Christ instructing him on the communion meal.
Paul doesn't dwell on how he received these instructions, emphasizing only that he did. This isn't surprising given Paul's independence, firmly rooted in his experience with the risen Christ, as demonstrated in his interactions with the early church leaders.
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